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Posted: 5/14/2008 7:59:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/15/2008 1:34:00 PM EDT
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This is done on a select line we offer to exclusive distributors.
The following is a an info blurb we put out with the rifles... What is W.A.S.P.? W.A.S.P., or Weapon Armored Surface Protection, is simply a modern alternative to chrome lining. W.A.S.P. is a proprietary finish that provides the same durability and ruggedness as chrome lining, but at a fraction of the price. Additionally, W.A.S.P. not only protects the inside of the barrel, but the outside as well. Its matte black finish does not reflect. CMMG WA.S.P. corrosion resistance outperforms conventional chrome lining and provides, rugged reliability and durability essential to military grade firearms. |
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Posted: 5/15/2008 2:23:51 PM EDT
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If you look down the bore of a WASP coated barrel it will look black, not chrome?
If we order direct, can we still get the original coating? |
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Posted: 5/16/2008 4:38:07 AM EDT
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WASP is a black finish.
We are not offering rifles with WASP finish to anyone other than distributors at this time. |
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Posted: 5/16/2008 12:29:53 PM EDT
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This sounds interesting.
Could you provide some more detail? I'd like to know.. Is is a coating, plating or surface conversion? What is the hardness of the treated surface? What materials can it be applied to? Stainless? Aluminum? How heat resistant is it? Do you intend to phase out hard chrome in favor of WASP? Will it be available directly from CMMG eventually? Can you estimate when? Thanks you. Regards, Jim Patch |
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Posted: 5/16/2008 12:37:39 PM EDT
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Thanks for taking the time to explain it CMMG.
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Posted: 5/17/2008 3:13:16 AM EDT
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I have pretty much the same questions plus a couple of others. Is it a carbon nitride type finish like Tennifer? Will any solvents hurt it? (I've been told you shouldn't leave ammonia based solvents in a chrome bore for too long) I understand it's proprietary and you don't want to give away trade secrets, but, I just ordered an FFE parts kit made by CMMG and they said it had the WASP finish in the bore. I didn't realize the WASP finish is black. I don't plan on ever selling the rifle, but if I do it would be nice to be able to explain why the bore looks black instead of shiny. |
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Posted: 5/19/2008 9:50:37 AM EDT
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So Jeff, which distributors do we need to contact to get a "WASP" barrel?
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Posted: 5/19/2008 10:06:54 AM EDT
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hmm sounds like an ion bond finish
if it is, it's hardly proprietary by any means. Denny / GTS has been using it on his barrels and the FCG for about a year now. |
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Posted: 5/19/2008 2:40:54 PM EDT
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RSR |
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Posted: 5/20/2008 5:49:30 AM EDT
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I bought a 10.3" upper from Fire for Effect at a local gun show. Typical CMMG high quality parts and finish. MY only concern was the lack of a chromed barrel. The WASP finish sounds interesting.
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Posted: 5/20/2008 11:59:08 AM EDT
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There's one for sale in the EE has pics. Barrel is marked CMMG WASP 5.56 NATO 1/9. looks like 16 inch M4. |
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Posted: 5/21/2008 11:27:51 AM EDT
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No worries regarding ammonia and chrome. Now nickel and ammonia is another matter. |
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