It seems like many well regarded companies are offering nitride/melonite bolts as a default these days. While it's certainly a more durable surface treatment than mil spec phosphate, I know there's a school of thought out there (& I'm sure @Constructor will be along shortly to give voice to it) that it negatively impacts the core steel's durability over time. I myself have a preference for chrome (seems like LMT agrees with me there as they've switched from a NIB/NP3 coating on their bolts to chrome) or, if I can't have that, DLC/PVD.
What say the professionals, experts, & enthusiasts here?
Just something I've been pondering as cabin fever sets in.
What say the professionals, experts, & enthusiasts here?
Just something I've been pondering as cabin fever sets in.
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