Monkey metal and pot metal?
 

I've heard the term "monkey metal" and "pot metal" being used more than once, and I was wondering "what the hell is that. Monkey metal? that's ridiculous". So can anyone shed some light on this? thanks.

Cast zinc alloy.

Aw, for FUCK SAKES. thanks guys. That saved me a bit of money...

This has to do with airsoft how?

Metal bodies for AEG's, metal GBB's, mechboxes, outerbarrels, etc. There are some steel parts out there, but for cast parts they're usually a zinc-based alloy. Easy to injection mould and easy to finish.

....and considerably easier to break.

Yep, you can snap a "metal" slide with your bare hands without a lot of force.
I hate this.

Commonly referred to as "white metal" as well.

Always trying to bring down the white man eh stalker!! :razz:



Anyways I wish they didn't use this crap. I'd happly pay more for better metel parts. This is the reason I'm sketchy on doing maintance on my M24 cause I don't want the threads to strip.

just be careful not to over tighten/cross thread the screws and you should be ok

http://www.ascarmoury.com/advanced_s...keywords=steel

mmmm steel...... agagag......

HoJo, find me a steel M24 reciever and I'll be your best friend. Hell, I might even put on that french maid outfit you like so much.

Ok this joke needs to be killed right now before it gets out of hand.

I think it already has!

Ghillie, just remember that Heli-Coils are your best friend!