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Grumpy Wolverine said:
just out of curiousity why the assumption on pot metal? There are lots of alloy castings available that aren't pot metal these days. Try sticking a magnet to the upper or lower on an AR....that doesn't make them pot metal. Pot metal was very common years ago but there are lots of stronger alloy commonly in use. If it is such a huge concern email GSG and ask them. I think you will find that it isn't pot metal
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I was thinking the same thing. I have contacted them and will post their answer.
 
Grumpy Wolverine said:
just out of curiousity why the assumption on pot metal? There are lots of alloy castings available that aren't pot metal these days. Try sticking a magnet to the upper or lower on an AR....that doesn't make them pot metal. Pot metal was very common years ago but there are lots of stronger alloy commonly in use. If it is such a huge concern email GSG and ask them. I think you will find that it isn't pot metal
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Pot metal is a generic term not a specific type of metal .
AR's are aluminum & not magnetic .
One possible ingredient in "pot metal" is lead [heavy]
I'm sure what ever mixture they are using is superior to the early low quality stuff found it toys .
Time will tell how these stand up . I have no intention of getting rid of mine any time soon :d
 
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Rugerman said:
I was thinking the same thing. I have contacted them and will post their answer.
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Hey thx, R-man! Keep us posted. I'm still very keen on my 'Stuggie' and it would be comforting to know it's still going to be working in a year's time. The big question is the barrel. Another Q is the availability of spare parts... :confused:
 
I don't think the barrel is an issue. I have other GSG firearms with plenty of rounds through them. I find them to be accurate and of good quality.
I don't really think the issue of the alloy used in the receiver is an issue either. The use of the term "pot metal" has been thrown out there without any conclusive evidence. As mentioned there are a lot of alloys out there. Doesn't make them pot metal.
Hopefully GSG will enlighten us, one way or the other, soon. Then we can get on to other more important issues like whether or not the bores of these rifles are chrome lined.
And when the MP40's will be available. . . .;)
 
Come see my new thread...

Cheers! I've just started a new thread over on the 'Rimfire' forum entitled "The Unoffishal StG 44/22 thread:" Hopefully we can consolidate our StG intel into one thread now instead of having to search multiple threads on different CGN forums. I intend it to be an 'all-inclusive' thread for existing owners. Come on over!
 
#1bcshooter said:
Pot metal is a generic term not a specific type of metal .
AR's are aluminum & not magnetic .
One possible ingredient in "pot metal" is lead [heavy]
I'm sure what ever mixture they are using is superior to the early low quality stuff found it toys .
Time will tell how these stand up . I have no intention of getting rid of mine any time soon :d
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I'm well experienced with pot metal, the point I was trying to make is that just because a magnet doesn't stick, doesn't make it pot metal.
I am sure these will stand up as well or better than their 1911's which have alloy makeup on them too. I certainly don't blame you for hanging onto yours. As soon as I get the go ahead from the fun police I'll be getting one (apparently this home reno things somehow has priority)
 
#1bcshooter said:
Pot metal is a generic term not a specific type of metal .
One possible ingredient in "pot metal" is lead [heavy]
I'm sure what ever mixture they are using is superior to the early low quality stuff found it toys .
Time will tell how these stand up . I have no intention of getting rid of mine any time soon :d
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Here you go:

ZAMAK alloys were first developed during the 1920's by The New Jersey Zinc Company. The name ZAMAK draws upon the basic metallurgy of the alloy group: Z-Zinc, A-Aluminum, MA-Magnesium, and K-Kopper (e.g., German). In the United States, ZAMAK 3 is the most common alloy for hot chamber die casting. With a combination of superior mechanical properties and low melting/manufacturing costs, it fulfills the needs for most die casting applications. Other ZAMAK alloys include ZAMAK 2, ZAMAK 5, and ZAMAK 7. Common to each alloy is a consistent Aluminum content range, however, the alloys differ in specification by varying amounts of copper, magnesium, and nickel - resulting in different mechanical and physical properties.
 
Weapontech said:
Here you go:

ZAMAK alloys were first developed during the 1920's by The New Jersey Zinc Company. The name ZAMAK draws upon the basic metallurgy of the alloy group: Z-Zinc, A-Aluminum, MA-Magnesium, and K-Kopper (e.g., German). In the United States, ZAMAK 3 is the most common alloy for hot chamber die casting. With a combination of superior mechanical properties and low melting/manufacturing costs, it fulfills the needs for most die casting applications. Other ZAMAK alloys include ZAMAK 2, ZAMAK 5, and ZAMAK 7. Common to each alloy is a consistent Aluminum content range, however, the alloys differ in specification by varying amounts of copper, magnesium, and nickel - resulting in different mechanical and physical properties.
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Like I said in the new thread :rolleyes:

The name zamak is an acronym of the German names for the metals of which the alloys are composed: Zink (zinc), Aluminium, Magnesium and Kupfer (copper).[2] The New Jersey Zinc Company developed zamak alloys in 1929. While zinc alloys are popularly referred to as pot metal or white metal, zamak is held to higher industrial standards
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