Smoke Composites Carbon Fiber Forend – Space Age Magic
By Rex Nanorum
U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- While plastics and various synthetics have been used in firearms design and construction since as early as the ’50’s, the synthetic revolution didn’t really gain exponential traction until the ’80’s when Glock hit the market. Since that time, we’ve seen many various polymer and resin formulas used for stocks and frames. Carbon fiber has gained some traction as a lightweight alternative to metal and wood in certain usages, though myths and concerns about durability persist. With this in mind, I contacted Smoke Composites owner John Omohundro to check out his carbon fiber forend.
First, we should talk about “Why carbon fiber?”
- Increased heat dissipation. Carbon fiber is fantastic at shedding therms, keeping the forend cooler as the barrel heats up, when compared to aluminum which acts as more of a heat sink.
- Increased strength and rigidity. There are many different “formulas” of carbon fiber, much like steel. The numbers vary wildly, but it’s in the …Read the Rest
Source:: AmmoLand
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