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FAQ: QPQ Nitriding vs PVD, What is the difference?

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on May 11th 2023

FAQ: QPQ Nitriding vs PVD, What is the difference?

QPQ Nitriding vs PVD, What is the difference?When it comes to improving the performance and durability of metal components, surface treatment processes such as QPQ nitriding and PVD coatings are often …

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Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Feb 6th 2017

Frequenty Asked Questions: Nitride vs. Chrome Lined

Often we are asked: “Which is better? Chrome-lined or Nitride-treated?”It’s a great question and astute customers notice that Faxon sells predominantly Nitride-treated barrels through our website. H …

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Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on May 12th 2016

Why 9310 Steel in an AR-15 / M16 Bolt?

"9310 is not MIL-SPEC, it's better than MIL-SPEC" Last week Faxon announced the release of their GUNNER series of Modern Sporting Rifle bolt carrier groups. Its been a pleasure working on the car …

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