I'm confused about what the upper and lower receivers are made out of, what kind of metal? Similar RAD ARs here say "forged" while this doesn't... I've always heard forged is better, not like "stamped," so it's this good metal or what?? Thx!!

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I'm confused about what the upper and lower receivers are made out of, what kind of metal?  Similar RAD ARs here say "forged" while this doesn't... I've always heard forged is better, not like "stamped," so it's this good metal or what?? Thx!!

James G. · Answer

Hi Jean and welcome. Yes, Upper Receiver Material: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum with Upper Receiver Finish: Type III Anodizing & Lower Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum with Lower Receiver Finish: Type III Anodizing. Cheers and stay safe!

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I'm confused about what the upper and lower receivers are made out of, what kind of metal? Similar RAD ARs here say "forged" while this doesn't... I've always heard forged is better, not like "stamped," so it's this good metal or what?? Thx!!

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I'm confused about what the upper and lower receivers are made out of, what kind of metal? Similar RAD ARs here say "forged" while this doesn't... I've always heard forged is better, not like "stamped," so it's this good metal or what?? Thx!!

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