A buddy told me that he read on the everybodyisanexpertnet that Larue is going to start anodizing his mounts and rails in tan like Troy is currently doing.
I would have called BS because I haven’t heard a peep about this but Mark Larue is always up front leading the industry so it may be possible. I don’t want to call LT and bother them over something so trivial and on the other hand it is Sunday and they are closed:D
Has anybody else read or heard this?
If this allegation is true the effects on my bank account could be devastating.
Amen Brother… if it were not for krylon, I would go broke every time a new color comes out… hell… I’m still trying to get caught up with ranger green and now they have Foliage green…:eek: I can’t even contemplate Flat Dark Earth…
From what I understand it is possible to Type III HCA in many colors other than black, but the trick is consistency and color accuracy. Troy’s is TypeIII HCA. I talked to their tech guy about it this past Thursday.
I do not know the difference between Type II and Type III. I was kinda hoping for a less technical answer to my question. Maybe something along the lines of yes or no but I am always catching heat for being too demanding.
Type III HCA requires a higher voltage application (50 volts plus) and in the past has left the parts treated with a dark gray finish that would not dye to lighter colors. The dye normally is black, but sometimes ends up a purple or dark brown, of course there are dark grays as well.
Type II anodizing is a clear finish that takes lighter colors well, but is not nearly as hard or as thick of a finish… military weapons parts would require a Type III HCA finish.
The suggestion to use Krylon is not really a bad answer… the bottom line is that if someone is doing a Type III HCA in FDE and it proves to hold up to UV light over time, then soon everyone that makes parts will offer the option. LT makes good stuff, I don’t see Mark adding something that is lesser quality only because of the bling factor though. So, I don’t think anyone is going to run out and replace parts with Coyote, Dark Earth or Dysentery Green for that matter, just to change colors – all black is the hands-down worse color your rifle can be and folks spray paint all sorts of gear to match the AO, have for years… heck, my first set of camo was spray painted
Type III is “hard” anodizing, a much more durable finish than Type II; hence MIL-spec requirements typically demand hard anodizing.
AR parts is a competitive business. LaRue is at the top of the heap, but to maintain their competitiveness, there are some things that Mark may not want put out on open forums. I suggest that you contact him directly, if you have a need to know. He’s a stand-up guy and will be the best source.
Take that crap some place else. Please feel free to go any place you wish to get your answers. I’m sure a nice ten page thread worth squat will be the result.
Aubrey
Thanks for the quick block of information. I have a hard time staying focused while reading mil-spec-ese. They start talking about surface hardness and salt spray tests I loose all ability to retain inforamtion. Kinda like when my wife starts talking about decorating the bedroom…again…my brain goes into reset mode.
Well to answer you maybe no one knows! How can someone answer if they do not know? Makes sense right!
Not sure where you get the pride aspect. The posters here are a good group of guys, why try and put them down? Maybe you should read more and learn something. Maybe they wish to pass on what they have learned.
Cybin,
Logic would tell you to get the info directly from the horses mouth.
If you have a phone at your school or home call Larue, I’ve even spoken to Mark on the phone a few times.
posted on Larues website:
[i]Larue Tactical contact info.
Call us at: 512.259.1585
Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Central Standard Time (Closed holidays and weekends)
Any other times, please leave a voice mail and we will return your call promptly.
