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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???
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