steel cylinder vs. teflon cylinder

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steel cylinder vs. teflon cylinder

Post by TokenTech89 » Fri Sep 06, 2013 12:15 pm

pros and cons:

smoothness with cocking

durability

maintanence.

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Re: steel cylinder vs. teflon cylinder

Post by Star_folder » Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:07 pm

To my knowledge, which may be completely wrong, teflon cylinders are steel coated in teflon.

Which means, that the teflon will wear down eventually, and when it does it can lead to fps inconsistencies, and perhaps a drop if it creates drag.

But, assuming this is a bolt action, as long as you are using a 90* piston, you will be fine for a long, long time. If you're using a 45 degree piston, then stick with steel, as you'll wear off the teflon real quick.
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Re: steel cylinder vs. teflon cylinder

Post by Dominum » Sun Sep 08, 2013 1:09 pm

I have to assume he's talking about bolt actions. Yes, they are steel coated in teflon. However, they are NOT to be confused with palsonite cylinders. Yes, palsonite is still steel, but the coating process to make it palsonite is somewhat like anodization, the palsonite coating on the steel is extremely durable and can't be scratched off like teflon coatings can (it is chemically bonded with the steal via a magical process administered by Radagast the Brown).

Palsonite is the way to go, very durable AND very smooth. Also, ditto @ Star_Folder's sear statement. Go with 90 degrees.
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Re: steel cylinder vs. teflon cylinder

Post by TokenTech89 » Sun Sep 08, 2013 2:29 pm

It is bolt action. after trying to figure it out, i decided to go with the 90 degrees and go that route. sucks, but it will be better in the long run

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Re: steel cylinder vs. teflon cylinder

Post by Dominum » Sun Sep 08, 2013 2:34 pm

You went with palsonite?
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Re: steel cylinder vs. teflon cylinder

Post by D.Smitty » Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:41 pm

TokenTech89 wrote:pros:

smoothness with cocking

There is nothing quite like a smooth cock, you know.
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