TB> MS>         Did they say what kind of plastic? That could be critical. If
  > MS> it's like most thermoplastics, keep it away from Methylethylketone
  > MS> (MEK) because it will dissolve it.
TB>I hadn't thought of that.  Is MEK used in solvents?  I
  >should think since plastics have been used in guns for a
  >while now (Glock 17, etc.) they should have found formulas
  >that won't melt.
        Not in any bore solvent that I know of, but people have a lot of
things in their garages and MEK isn't uncommon.
TB> MS> I'm not sure that I like the part about the barrel being a
  > MS> steel liner with a plastic jacket,.........
TB>I would have preferred aluminum like the original.
        That would be my preference.
TB>On the other hand, it shot pretty well when I tested it.
  >The AR-7, by its very nature, is not intended to be a heavy-
  >duty rifle.  It's lightweight and cheap; if you break it,
  >you can buy another one.
        True, although the one that I've had since I was 18 is still
going strong. Not bad for a 25 year old rifle with investment cast
construction. Then again, it's only shooting .22lr.
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