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Typically, the materials selected for firearms construction are selected based on factors that include:

  • Wear resistance
  • Thermal resistance
  • Low maintenance requirements
  • Reliability
  • Lack of distortion in shape, maleability surface or coefficient of friction during use
  • Resistance to the environment and corrosion resistance
  • Albedo (sometimes)
  • Weight
  • Cost
  • Aesthetics
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