Stealth bottom metal is it as good as Badger

[greenron15]

I bought a GA precision Crusader. I was told I could get Stealth bottom metal on it or wait 2 more months and get Badger bottom metal. Stealth cost less but is it as good as badger bottom metal? Does it bring down the guns value?
Mean while the rifle shoot great. Is it worth putting Badger metal on it when it become available

 

[flatlander]

PTG makes the Stealth DM BM, along with a very similar unit that they market as their own. I've just received two of the PTG units - one short, one long - and it appears every bit as nicely done as BO's M5 units (which I also have on a couple of rifles). BO's M5 has a rather distinctive trigger guard shape & is flush with the bottom of the stock, while the Stealth's TG bow is more generic in appearance, and has a magazine chute that extends below the bottom of the stock. I've yet to install one of the PTGs, so can't comment on how it'll work, but I've seen nothing about it that would give me any reason to expect any sort of problems.

 

[John from MN]

I recently used the Stealth on a 223AI.

I cannot compare it to Badger, but the quality of the machining seems comparable to my 2 Surgeon DBM setups. I can't say if there is a difference in material quality, as I haven't researched it.

I must also add that the finish on the Stealth was nowhere near as tough as the Surgeons. It was easy to notice the difference. It took a lot more effort to abrasive blast the Surgeons in preparation for coating.

I have a strong preference for the Surgeon style mag release, otherwise I wouldn't hesitate to use another Stealth.

As far as your value question is concerned, I really wouldn't worry about it. Your gun will be worth a couple hundred bucks less, but you will have paid that much less for it initially.