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· Smith and Wesson SW1911PD 45 Auto. - 5" 1911. - Scandium alloy frame (33.4 ounces) *about 10 oz. less than standard 1911*. - comes with extra Colt magazine & factory case. - factory Novak Lo-Mount carry rear sights and …
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· C-40 said: This type of question comes up frequently and there is no answer. Scandium is merely an alloying element for aluminum that increases strength and may allow slightly lighter frames to be built. Either materal can be built into a stiff (or overly stiff) frame. Most folks would bet on a carbon frame being more comfortable, since carbon ...
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· I ask because I just saw (on line) one of the first S&W scandium revolvers (with titanium cylinder) that actually seemed interesting, the 327PD. The 327PD is an 8-shot .357 with a 4-inch barrel that weighs about the same as an SP101. Ignoring the price (which is hard to do), it could be an interesting all-around gun.
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· Because of its rarity, scandium is among the most expensive elements. Price for pure scandium fluctuates between 4000 and 20000 US dollars per kilogram. Adding scandium can also make the aluminum alloy have good …
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· That would put the cost of a pistol frame running 6 to 7 ounces at about $29,000.00 per copy. He claims that the majority of the pistol frames are aluminum to which a very tiny amount of scandium is added. Or just a few 1/10s of a percent at best. He claims that its disingenuous for Smith & Wesson to advertise them as scandium frames.
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· 10,939 Posts. #2 · Aug 12, 2006. Scandium is just an element being added to a high zinc content 7000 series aluminium (its widely assumed to be 7075 used as the base alloy) which has the effect of making an otherwise unweldable high-strength alloy weldable. The zinc enriched 7000 series alloys are essentially the strongest of all the aluminium ...
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· That scandium frame was plenty stiff- had I not been using CF fork,rims, post, bars, saddle rails it probably would have been a much harsher ride. That said, the frame was such a nice switch from the y-foil- much more agressive, I got such a kick throwing that thing into corners at high speeds the first few months- the only thing I really ...
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· Oh my word, people, this isn't rocket science! "Scandium frames" is marketing. Yes scandium is a real metal, Yes there is actually scandium as an alloying element along with …
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· Has any of you used a scandium frame Smith and Wesson for high volume use? Do they hold up well? Any conversions of the 8 shot 357 to 38 super? ... Revolver Forum ; Scandium frame? Scandium frame? By wfv56, January 6, 2008 in Revolver Forum. Share More sharing options... Followers 0. Reply to this topic; Start new topic;
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· Scandium is usually used for high-end racing frames. As a consequence, these frames are built to minimize weight, not maximize toughness or durability. Like CF …
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· My mate still has his hanging-up in his garage - Scandium frames are notoriously stiff and have a propensity to crack, hence manufacturers only offered limited lifetime warranties. Make sure you give it a good visual inspection but otherwise use as intended - make sure you have a comfy saddle and shorts!
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· when smith says that their frames are scandium, they really mean aluminum alloy with scandium in the mix. it seems that when scandium is added to aluminum that the strength …
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· 5,918. Look for my thread on Roger's PSP class with a revolver. I put close to 500 rds through my 342 in 2 days. I'm probably well north of 2000 rds through it with out a problem. Well, the frame is pretty well scuffed and dinged from near 24/7 life …
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· Scandium is extremely expensive compared to aluminum or titanium. The price of 99% pure scandium can range from $20-100/gram for different forms. •Greater than 25 % strength increase over aluminum alloys, and 20% strength increase over titanium alloys. •Improved weldability/weld strength and weld life.
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· Which bike frame material is a better ride. I'm 6'5 and 200 lbs. ... My race bike is also my trail bike so for me going for a Scandium frame made more sense. I have an AIR 9 and the ride is very forgiving for an alumimium frame, much better than the alu XC frames of the past. ... A forum community dedicated to Mountain Bike owners and ...
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· Location: BC, Canada. by VanIsle on Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:01 pm. I have you beat by $5, I got a 2002 Scott Team Issue scandium frame for $285. Mine is blue and silver so yours may indeed be a 2003 given the different color. From memory mine weighed 1215 gms including headset cups, water bottle cage bolts and chainstay tape.
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· Easton has in fact several scandium-based tubeset like their latest GX9. Dadacciai SC61.10A uses the same technology and is essentially a scandium-based alloy. Call it GX9, SC61.10A or generically refer to it as 7003-T6 or call it scandium for Pete's sakes. Get the picture!
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· The required post weld age is: • Step 3: Change oven temperature to 300° F +/- 5° F. Note: Oven must ramp to 300° F in no more than 10 minutes. • Step 4: 2 hours +/- 5 minutes …
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· 10,939 Posts. #2 · Aug 12, 2006. Scandium is just an element being added to a high zinc content 7000 series aluminium (its widely assumed to be 7075 used as the base alloy) …
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· Which by definition is a mistake. Reason for the recall? "These frames risk welding defects in the front and rear triangles that may lead to a premature failure of the frame." Solution for the premature failures? Pretty much the same changes that were made from the scandium to the 2012 Air9: hydro forming, optimized welds, tapered head tube, etc.
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· when smith says that their frames are scandium, they really mean aluminum alloy with scandium in the mix. it seems that when scandium is added to aluminum that the strength and wear resistance goes way up the chart. thats how the little 340's and 360's can handle .357 mag recoil and only weigh 12 oz. i had one for a while with crimson trace grips. it was a joy to …
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Knowing that, it's fair to say that scandium never did go away. Any time you ride a high-quality aluminum racing frame made of welded 7005 series aluminum, you're probably riding on a little scandium. A lot of 6061 grade aluminums use …
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· Scandium frames. Jump to Latest Follow 21 - 29 of 29 Posts. Prev. 1; 2; 2 of 2 Go to page. Go. G. GKnighton · Registered. Joined Dec 11, 2016 · 29 Posts #21 · Dec ... A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories ...
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· Aluminum frames are designed super stiff so that basically won't ever happen. Hell, even noodly aluminum frames like Vitus road bikes are still going strong. So the advantage of a scandium frame isn't that it will last longer... it's that it can use smaller diameter tubing. This means a less stiff frame, and slightly thicker walls (dent ...
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· Scandium-reinforced aluminum alloys represent a new generation of high-performance alloys that display numerous advantages over high-strength aluminum alloys. Scandium-reinforced alloys are much stronger than other high-strength alloys, exhibit significant grain refinement, strengthen welds, and eliminate hot cracking in welds.
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· 5" 1911pd with scandium frame. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 14 of 14 Posts. S ... A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Full Forum Listing.
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· scandium has a fatigue life, titanium doesn't (well, it does, but very small compared to aluminum/scandium) Scandium oxidizes, ti doesn't. Scandium, like aluminum frames, is typically built with larger diameter, thinner walled tubing, that is more prone to denting than smaller diameter, thicker walled titanium
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· Joined Aug 13, 2011. 2,621 Posts. #14 · Nov 25, 2019. Ashcrash said: Finally got the chance to hit the range with my 360. I went and tried some 110 Gr. .357 JHP - .one cylinder of …
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When the USSR fell, a Canadian company named Ashurst Technology (which has since died) bought the knowledge and infrastructure for scandium usage from their Ukrainian partners, then licensed it off to Easton Sports.Easton, …
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· Sc7000 is simply an aluminum alloy with a small amount of scandium mixed in. There is apparently a great benefit to a frame's integrity using scandium mixed in as the Soviet Union had used it in manufacturing their MiGs. Don't be mislead into …
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