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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anybody with info on this upper forge code ??

Posted: 3/13/2017 3:50:52 PM EDT

I have been seeing them lately, mostly on Colt Expanses. This one is on an Aero upper. Anyone know who the forge is? I know the critical part is the final machine work, but why all of a sudden (recently) another forge? Any idea of whether it is a quality forging?

Everything else I have is either Cerro or BAFE.
Being that it is Aero, should be fine??

Posted: 3/13/2017 5:10:16 PM EDT

[#1]

Tig, if you meant to post a picture....................

I don't see it..

Posted: 3/13/2017 5:22:30 PM EDT

[#2]

Shit, my bad.

Posted: 3/13/2017 5:23:42 PM EDT

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I don't see it..

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Thanks Dave

Posted: 3/13/2017 5:33:28 PM EDT

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from my extensive research, its an exclusive Obama forging mark.

im curious now, ill dig around too and if i find anything ill post

Posted: 3/13/2017 5:34:33 PM EDT

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from my extensive research, its an exclusive Obama forging mark.

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If it read F O ......I'd want it.

Posted: 3/13/2017 5:42:32 PM EDT

[#6]

O forge marked receivers are forged by Performance Forge.
Performance forge uses only USA metals, as well as the forge process in the US.
company started making performance aluminum pistons and high quality car parts.

here is their history

also in my research i found this

Posted: 3/13/2017 6:09:46 PM EDT

[#7]

Thank you jgreen. I couldn't open your second link, but I did find this.
link

Seems a non issue.

I just didn't want some Chinese dud.

Posted: 5/8/2017 2:00:55 PM EDT

[#8]

Mil spec forgings, gtg. Seeing them on a lot of good quality budget ARs like Expanse, PSA, Delton.

Posted: 5/8/2017 7:41:05 PM EDT

[#9]

Found this Forging Process on-line....
Heat it and Beat it!!!
https://vimeo.com/134011966

Posted: 5/8/2017 9:31:33 PM EDT

[#10]

Here is a better shot of the forging process-

https://youtu.be/eKuKYiaxymk

Visit the "upper and Lower Forged Receivers" Topic for more insight into forgings to come.....

Posted: 5/25/2017 12:54:26 PM EDT

[#11]

Are they all marked with a large letter N on the bottom of the rear lug?

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