Stainless Steel for Recreational Firearms and Ammunition

There are two major reasons why stainless steel is used for gun barrels.

First, stainless steel is capable of withstanding heat erosion. Therefore, it is ideal for making chrome-moly barrels. Second, stainless steels are highly resistant to corrosion and rust. Making it ideal a great choice to be used for humid environments.

Stainless steel is composed of approximately 10% of chromium. It is added with sulfur to improve its machinability. Thus, it can be machined and formed into complex firearm shapes or components.

Since the cost of stainless steel is higher compared to other materials, stainless steel recreational firearms and ammunitions have relatively higher prices.