"In-the White" aluminum rail: should I use it?

[Scott Harris]

I received an aluminum alloy picatinny rail that is "in-the-white/unfinished. I am concerned because any other aluminum component I've used has always been hard-coated/anodized. Should I use this rail or send it back?

Thanks,
Scott

 

[gme]

As long as it's securely attached to the rifle and the rings fit correctly it will be fine
Gary Eliseo
www.gotxring.com

 

[mnshortdraw]

It will be soft and scratch easily but it is fine to use. Oxidation can also be an issue.

 

[NORZ]

You could also CeraCoat it your self!

 

[dtucker]

I myself would have it coated or you could get a can of krylon and do it yourself cheap and it would look nice and serve the purpose.

 

[markm87]

Depends what the rifle/purpose would be.

 

[Beau]

I would not use any raw AL on my gun. It is very soft.

 

[butchlambert]

I would not use any raw AL on my gun. It is very soft.

So you think anodize or any finish makes it harder? Where did you get that information?

 

[Robert]

I would not use any raw AL on my gun. It is very soft.
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So you think anodize or any finish makes it harder? Where did you get that information?
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Not everuone know that from neer cans or toothâste tubes to 7075 or 7079, 'hardness' ranges from over 1 to 4.

R.G.C