FXO mag reblue

John Sabato · 02-27-2008, 10:55 AM

Thanks for the education on the FXO mag history and construction GT!

I also have a theory about the production of the feed lips. I think these tubes were cut to the appropriate shape, then the lips were hammer forged while the steel was soft, and then heat treated to the appropriate hardness just before bluing, and assembly. I can't see any other logical process to producing them... in my limited metal manufacturing process experience (2 years).

The Germans may have lost the war due to dedication to producing only quality products, but they sure made the best darn pistol mags ever made in the FXO...

02-27-2008, 10:55 AM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Thanks for the education on the FXO mag history and construction GT! I also have a theory about the production of the feed lips. I think these tubes were cut to the appropriate shape, then the lips were hammer forged while the steel was soft, and then heat treated to the appropriate hardness just before bluing, and assembly. I can't see any other logical process to producing them... in my limited metal manufacturing process experience (2 years). The Germans may have lost the war due to dedication to producing only quality products, but they sure made the best darn pistol mags ever made in the FXO... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*