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I was asked recently why ARs are black. I didn't have much of an answer. Anodized parts can be of a ton of various colors. I haven't the faintest clue too why black was picked and or how it came to be.
I can explain why a blue barrel and or a carbon nitrided barrel turns a certain color when treated. Same goes with the black or gray of parkerization on most of the small parts. However I can't explain why black was picked for aluminum???
Anyone have some insight?
Companies like Q go clear and it looks pretty slick. So obviously black isn't needed to anodize aluminum.
Is it Something to do with ease of manufacturing? Commonly available technique?
Thanks!
Reno
I can explain why a blue barrel and or a carbon nitrided barrel turns a certain color when treated. Same goes with the black or gray of parkerization on most of the small parts. However I can't explain why black was picked for aluminum???
![1657064761201.jpeg 1657064761201.jpeg](https://data.northwestfirearms.com/attachments/1003/1003531-7888e2866eabc11c4c02599a9ed85ea8.jpg)
Anyone have some insight?
Companies like Q go clear and it looks pretty slick. So obviously black isn't needed to anodize aluminum.
![1657064810081.jpeg 1657064810081.jpeg](https://data.northwestfirearms.com/attachments/1003/1003532-5314fe92e7ab49181e9d4361b34fcfbe.jpg)
Is it Something to do with ease of manufacturing? Commonly available technique?
Thanks!
Reno