Electroplated barrels

[McLeodASR]

While I was Looking around for barrel upgrades for My AK, I noticed these electroplated barrels. They sound fancy, but I've never seen them before. Does anyone have any details about these? I also noticed that on 007 airsoft that they have these installed it some of their guns. Help?

-Rowan

[McLeodASR]

And also, out of all that I saw I only found barrels that were 6.04mm in diameter, any 6.03s or even 6.01s?

[ILLusion]

Prometheus make 6.03mm electroplated barrels. Electroplating provides a harder wearing and self-lubricating surface. I can't speak specifically about the brand you're referring to, as you have not named the brand.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroplating

[thpethalK]

Basically the same thing as chrome plating, just different materials used, isn't it?

[ILLusion]

Originally Posted by ksuechuc

Basically the same thing as chrome plating, just different materials used, isn't it?

Chrome plating is a technique of electroplating, as are many others. "Electroplating" refers to the technique of applying a material to the surface of another material. Chromium can be one of those materials among many.

[Gunny_McSmith]

also, not all barrels are made to the exact 6.04, 6.03 or 6.01 mm diameter, Electroplating helps to achieve that goal.
By a mathematical formula, you can calculate the exact time to get a exact thickness of coating all over the inner surface of the barrel..... = TBB

[Styrak]

When I used to retail more parts and accessories , I sold Vanaras 6.04mm tightbore barrels. They were nickel-plated brass, and that nickel plating gave them a VERY smooth finish, which is a good quality in an AEG barrel.

[TokyoSeven]

Originally Posted by Styrak

a VERY smooth finish, which is a good quality in an AEG barrel.

Cause you know...everyone wants the lumpy, scratched, nicked, chewed up on the inside barrels.

[McLeodASR]

Originally Posted by TokyoSeven

Cause you know...everyone wants the lumpy, scratched, nicked, chewed up on the inside barrels.

lol Owned gf