Stainless Lugers Quality

Johnny Peppers · 06-15-2001, 03:14 PM

Hakan is absolutely right about stainless steel being one of the worst materials to try and make a gun from. As he said, stainless steel does not like to work against itself and has a tendency to gall if not properly lubricated. The makers alleviate some of this problem by using a very low grade of stainless steel, and by keeping tolerances on the loose side. On the plus side, you can refinish your own pistol with just a roll of abrasive cloth.

06-15-2001, 03:14 PM	#5
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Stainless Lugers Quality Hakan is absolutely right about stainless steel being one of the worst materials to try and make a gun from. As he said, stainless steel does not like to work against itself and has a tendency to gall if not properly lubricated. The makers alleviate some of this problem by using a very low grade of stainless steel, and by keeping tolerances on the loose side. On the plus side, you can refinish your own pistol with just a roll of abrasive cloth.

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