Weight difference between ss and aluminum freak back?

[Pumpytrilly1]

Does anyone know the weight difference between a ss and aluminum freak barrel back? I'm curious if there is a substantial weight difference.

[Magmoormaster]

Are you talking about the back of the insert?

[Pumpytrilly1]

Are you talking about the back of the insert?

Not the insert, the smart parts freak barrel back.

[Magmoormaster]

Figured that since it’s what you said, but it was worth clarifying.

Its definitely a noticeable difference. I couldn’t tell you the actual difference in ounces or grams but it will seriously affect the balance of your gun. If you’re familiar with the weight of the old boomstick, it’s about like that.

[SignOfZeta]

Assuming the design is the same then the aluminum one should be half the weight.

[Surf2Live]

I weighed one of each this morning; Spyder threaded:

- SS = 109 grams (3.84 oz)
- AL = 55 grams (1.94 oz.)

[Jordan]

Figured that since it’s what you said, but it was worth clarifying.

Its definitely a noticeable difference. I couldn’t tell you the actual difference in ounces or grams but it will seriously affect the balance of your gun. If you’re familiar with the weight of the old boomstick, it’s about like that.

It's not that bad. You make it sound like you won't be able to keep the gun level.

[SignOfZeta]

He didn’t say it was good or bad, just that it affects the balance, which it certainly would if it were a lighter gun.

[Jordan]

He didn’t say it was good or bad, just that it affects the balance, which it certainly would if it were a lighter gun.

"Seriously" affect. I read that as a negative implication, and one that depicts a marker wobbling everywhere as the poor user desperately attempts to maintain the marker's equilibrium.

[ChoSanJuan]

To help round it out...



Ion threaded, polished aluminum, Freak jewel, single bore window - 2.3oz



Ion threaded, dust aluminum, Freak name cutout, no bore window - 2.4oz



Cocker threaded, stainless steel, Freak name cutout, dual bore window - 4.6oz

[ATBen]

As soon as my shoebox shocker barrel gets back from boring I'm getting some aluminum inserts. Gunna be light as a feather now!

[Magmoormaster]

"Seriously" affect. I read that as a negative implication, and one that depicts a marker wobbling everywhere as the poor user desperately attempts to maintain the marker's equilibrium.

Not at all what I was trying to imply. I just meant "seriously" as in "very noticeable." With some guns, having a heavy barrel really helps balance out the gun. Classic valved mags being a great example.

It's certainly a bigger difference than an aluminum barrel compared to a carbon fiber barrel.

[Pumpytrilly1]

Thanks a ton everyone! I'm trying to save a little weight since its going on a rat impulse I picked up from a nice forum member.