Do I need Inconel AR springs for when the SHTF?

[OlongJohnson]

I only use unobtanium or nothing a all.

In the event that unobtanium cannot be acquired, consider ridiculonum.

[awp_101]

I only use unobtanium or nothing a all.

In the event that unobtanium cannot be acquired, consider ridiculonum.

I use only the finest absurdium for my springs and gas tubes. No regerts...

[JAD]

I think it’s all about corrosion resistance?

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[5pins]

In the event that unobtanium cannot be acquired, consider ridiculonum.

Thanks for the tip. Unobtanium can be hard to find.

[JAD]

I think it’s all about corrosion resistance?

Seriously, they would resist corrosion better than music wire (which would normally be nickel plated but nickel cracks) and about as well as 17-7. They would not be nearly as good *as springs.* given that we all run our ARs as wet as a Hawaii honeymoon I think function trumps maintenance.

[MickAK]

I think it’s all about corrosion resistance?

Need? I doubt it, but I have maritime spring cups so I'm not one to judge.

If you are contemplating getting blasted with salt spray while having your AR slung across your chest maybe. And not do basic maintenance afterwards.

I would worry about manufacturing defects as an issue with limited run springs. If enough people adopt them that would settle itself out.

[farscott]

I wonder who got the idea to use Inconel 600 alloy for AR-15 springs. It was not someone who understands spring needs for a rifle. If the springs get hot or cold enough to need the properties of Inconel 600, the rifle is going to be much too hot or much too cold to hold. I also do not see any corrosion issue related to firearms that would be better served by Inconel 600 alloys as the barrel and receivers would be attacked long before the springs.

As such, I am going to guess someone in marketing had the idea.

[DDTSGM]

Thanks for the tip. Unobtanium can be hard to find.

I have some if anyone really has a need.

[OlongJohnson]

I use only the finest absurdium for my springs and gas tubes. No regerts...

Seriously, the worst corrosion situation I've had to deal with was stainless and aluminum getting it on galvanically. I'm much better with needing to replace a $1 to $5 spring that gets rusty than with needing to replace a 7075 receiver that gets crusty.

[RevolverRob]

given that we all run our ARs as wet as a Hawaii honeymoon I think function trumps maintenance.

Wait...I thought you lubed the bolt carrier outside the gun when you went to insert it...you know what? Never mind, I've said too much.

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This does remind me I should order some fresh springs for various ARs.