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I like magnesium, but usually as a fire starter. I am just not sure about going full blown into a lower. I would just think if it were superior to 7075 T6 then all of the manufacturers would have switched by now. The tensile strength of 7075 T6 (74,000-78,000 psi) Aluminum is still higher than Magnesium alloy. Don't get me wrong, I am all for lighter and stronger. I would trust it way more than polymer lowers, but I personally will not buy a polymer lower... Just like carbon fiber can be used in AR lowers. But I guess the great thing is if lost in the woods you could start a fire with it....
Magnesium costs more to forge and mill and while is stronger than standard aluminum, it isn't as forgiving as far as bending. This is one of the very very few times when you will hear me speak these words "I just trust mil-spec more" mainly because it has already proven itself. As I said it is "my personal opinion, that I would not trust it as much, so no need to get offended.
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