I just realized your flag is a 48-state version. I haven't seen too many of those... It's as beautiful as any US flag - and property displayed, too - thank you. (I'm a stickler for respect of our flag code).
Government Contract manufacturers like Colt and FN will use any aluminum forging company to fulfill their orders or contracts. These companies will often have anchor harvey uppers on cerro lowers etc. If the manufacturer is reputable that’s what matters. A Colt anchor harvey upper is not the same as a Anderson anchor harvey upper. Good video 👍
When you say Aero "does their own," are you saying they forge as well as mill their receivers? If so, that's pretty impressive; they must have tons of capital. I had heard that ZEV was doing the milling on Aero receivers. The one ZEV upper I have has no forge mark.
Good video G2. I watched all the way through. But I came to the same conclusion as you did from the beginning. In a practical sense, the only thing the forging determines is maximum external dimensions. The company that mills it is what matters 100%. Thanks for the info, good to see your content again!!
Axe Six-Six I was thinking afterwards, the quality of the aluminum and forging/casting process could be a consideration. I have seen some 80% lowers come with air pockets in them. So maybe the forge does matter??? Now ive totally confused myself.
@@G2niverse Yeah, that's a good point. I guess I was assuming that the biggest forge houses are using fairly standard, consistent materials. But you make a good point and that was a pretty bold assumption on my part.
LOL I can tell you the couple places ive noticed tolerance issues are with the picatinny rails (yes they do mill those out) and trigger guard fitment. Other than that I say everything else can be modified slightly to work great.
I disagree forging is very important its where the metal gets its strength 💪...milling is important to for tolerance but id say forging is more or equal
There is a video about forging companies, and their marks. I'm trying like crazy to find it, because someone in the comments listed every forging company and their marks producing receivers.
I see you have a newer AR… so you don’t care which is fine. But what you say isn’t true. For collectors and clone builders, forge markings absolutely are important. Some markings are incredibly rare and highly sought after.
great video on explaining forge marking, but actually Aero doesn't make all of their uppers, lowers (just mostly their high end stuff), allot of people don't know this, but Aero gets their uppers and lowers from the same place Anderson gets theirs, or at least they used to.
Mr Short You make a great point! I looked at the 3 I had and they all had their own forge mark (the Aero logo) on them. But they are lr308 uppers/lowers which could be the reason.
I just realized your flag is a 48-state version. I haven't seen too many of those... It's as beautiful as any US flag - and property displayed, too - thank you. (I'm a stickler for respect of our flag code).
Thanks for noticing! Love that flag. I got it in an estate auction from a ww2 navy vet about 15 years ago. It's dated 1942.
Square Feels tougher, i use it in all my uppers, lower isn't so important strength wise but I still use 7075 but the square feels better
7075 is the way to go no matter what forgery you use. Great comment!
Government Contract manufacturers like Colt and FN will use any aluminum forging company to fulfill their orders or contracts. These companies will often have anchor harvey uppers on cerro lowers etc. If the manufacturer is reputable that’s what matters. A Colt anchor harvey upper is not the same as a Anderson anchor harvey upper. Good video 👍
Great comment
When you say Aero "does their own," are you saying they forge as well as mill their receivers? If so, that's pretty impressive; they must have tons of capital. I had heard that ZEV was doing the milling on Aero receivers. The one ZEV upper I have has no forge mark.
Yes they do some of their own in house. Some are outsourced as well.
I have an Aero upper with the Anchor Harvey mark, but was bought during the last panic, took a few months to get it.
Good video G2. I watched all the way through. But I came to the same conclusion as you did from the beginning. In a practical sense, the only thing the forging determines is maximum external dimensions. The company that mills it is what matters 100%. Thanks for the info, good to see your content again!!
Axe Six-Six I was thinking afterwards, the quality of the aluminum and forging/casting process could be a consideration. I have seen some 80% lowers come with air pockets in them. So maybe the forge does matter??? Now ive totally confused myself.
@@G2niverse Yeah, that's a good point. I guess I was assuming that the biggest forge houses are using fairly standard, consistent materials. But you make a good point and that was a pretty bold assumption on my part.
LOL I can tell you the couple places ive noticed tolerance issues are with the picatinny rails (yes they do mill those out) and trigger guard fitment. Other than that I say everything else can be modified slightly to work great.
I disagree forging is very important its where the metal gets its strength 💪...milling is important to for tolerance but id say forging is more or equal
There is a video about forging companies, and their marks. I'm trying like crazy to find it, because someone in the comments listed every forging company and their marks producing receivers.
Fascinating. Did not know that. Best Regards
Thanks for watching!
I see you have a newer AR… so you don’t care which is fine. But what you say isn’t true. For collectors and clone builders, forge markings absolutely are important. Some markings are incredibly rare and highly sought after.
True... but for the other 95% its irrelevant.
What's up buddy, I'm guessing you're settled in somewhat, anyway great to see you on and great video 👍👍👍👍👍✅✅✅✅
Hey brother... getting there....
great video on explaining forge marking, but actually Aero doesn't make all of their uppers, lowers (just mostly their high end stuff), allot of people don't know this, but Aero gets their uppers and lowers from the same place Anderson gets theirs, or at least they used to.
Mr Short You make a great point! I looked at the 3 I had and they all had their own forge mark (the Aero logo) on them. But they are lr308 uppers/lowers which could be the reason.
What about those uppers/lowers with no forge mark on them ?
I have many with nothing... its a crap shoot where they come from, not like it matters though.
G2 good infor!