Aluminium picatinny rails???

[quattro93]

Are these strong enough for a 12g or would these wear out quicker than other materials?

 

[Nonus]

If they make shotgun receivers out of aluminum I don't see how it wouldn't work. As long as it is secured properly and nothing rattles or hits it really hard should not have a problem.

 

[sgtdeath66]

ive got one on my mossy 500, mines made from surefire

 

[PerversPépère]

It's more of a question of fastening. The screws must be loctited and then wrenched tight.
If the part is fixed solidly, there's no problem with aluminum, especially the high-tensile variety.
PP.

 

[badboybeeson]

As long as its at least 6061 T6 and is mil spec type III hard anodized it will last a very long time.
If its the cheap exstruded and type 2 high gloss finish, its crap dont bother.
bbb

 

[quattro93]

Thanks for the info everyone..

 

[made Man]

Wouldnt you need an aluminium one if you have aluminium receiver to avoid corrosion?

 

[badboybeeson]

Wouldnt you need an aluminium one if you have aluminium receiver to avoid corrosion?

No all aluminum guns are anodized.
bbb

 

[Nonus]

No all aluminum guns are anodized.
bbb

Pretty sure my Ruger 10/22 is painted with finger paint.

 

[badboybeeson]

Pretty sure my Ruger 10/22 is painted with finger paint.

poss it powder coted, but more then likely its anodized

 

[made Man]

Only problem with anodized finish if it gets scratched there will be corrosion.

correct me if im wrong.

 

[Nonus]

Anodized finished is done to aluminum and aluminum in normal circumstances won't corrode on you.

Also the Ruger 10/22 is painted, wish it was anodized.

 

[Kano]

Pretty sure my Ruger 10/22 is painted with finger paint.

And this is why children make poor gun-smiths

 

[made Man]

Anodized finished is done to aluminum and aluminum in normal circumstances won't corrode on you.

Also the Ruger 10/22 is painted, wish it was anodized.

In normal circumstances, not with 2 dissimilar metals together.