survivalshop Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) V Seven Weapons systems is manufacturing this Upper & I think Lowers in this material . Shows 5.8 oz. weight & a bunch of other things its a better material . I haven't weighed an Forged Upper Receiver , but it can't be much more then that weight . Now a Billet will be , but even that will not be much more . I can also see a stronger material ( which is one claim ) needing less material for construction , would make sense , just not sold on this so called new material enough for anyone to pay that much more for what would work out to such a small weight savings . http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/upper-receivers/ar-15-upper-receiver-lithium-aluminum-prod97410.aspx & from V Seven http://www.vsevenweaponsystems.com/collections/upper-parts/products/2055-enlightened-ar-15-upper-receiver Edited January 12, 2017 by survivalshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 If you forget your bipolar meds and get an evil thought, you could just lick on the receiver to get some Lithium and calm down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, Armed Eye Doc said: If you forget your bipolar meds and get an evil thought, you could just lick on the receiver to get some Lithium and calm down. For manics yes, but there are some who will need Thorazine, particularly Democrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) I think a standard forged upper without FA is around 7 oz right? I've never broken one or had one corrode so you are paying $200 extra for a 2 oz savings? Edited January 11, 2017 by blue109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 High end mountain bike frames have been using this material for years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) You mean those $4K bikes ? They are nice . Too rich for my blood . Edited January 11, 2017 by survivalshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Some are $10k now, man!!! Nuts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 my most expensive was only $4800 lol. Oh the single days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 http://www.totalmateria.com/Article58.htm More than you'll ever need to know. This is a relatively new alloy, not yet fully characterized as to all its properties. Certain formulations were designed for lower density and higher strength than typical aluminum alloys such as 2024 or 7075 for applications in the aviation or marine industries. Many of these Al-Li alloys contain trace amounts of zirconium, copper and magnesium. It's very promising, but too new and expensive for general use... yet. Love seeing stuff like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 16 hours ago, blue109 said: my most expensive was only $4800 lol. Oh the single days Were you trying to pick up babe's with it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, mineralman55 said: http://www.totalmateria.com/Article58.htm More than you'll ever need to know. This is a relatively new alloy, not yet fully characterized as to all its properties. Certain formulations were designed for lower density and higher strength than typical aluminum alloys such as 2024 or 7075 for applications in the aviation or marine industries. Many of these Al-Li alloys contain trace amounts of zirconium, copper and magnesium. It's very promising, but too new and expensive for general use... yet. Love seeing stuff like this. So , they are Cryogenically treating this material ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 15 minutes ago, survivalshop said: Were you trying to pick up babe's with it ? Believe it or not....I think I can attribute at least one hookup to that sexy bike lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, survivalshop said: Were you trying to pick up babe's with it ? Oh geez man. Shopping for vehicles with my buddy. "Do you think I can pick up chicks in this?! What about that car? Maybe if I get that cool 4x4 with spinner rims!" If that's the type of chick you want to pick up, yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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