What does 1911 Mil-Spec mean?

Let’s start with a simple definition: Mil-spec is “A document that describes the essential technical requirements for military-unique materiel or substantially modified commercial items.

What’s the difference between mil-spec and commercial?

The mil-spec tube threads—produced from 7075 T6 alloys—are rolled into the metal, resulting in taller and stronger threads. Commercial tube threads, on the other hand, are constructed from 6061 T6 billet aluminum and are cut into the metal, producing slightly shorter and weaker threads but at a lower cost.

What is a mil-spec receiver?

For example, a mil-spec lower receiver uses the same forged aluminum alloy and the same anodized finish as an M4 or M16 receiver, but it will not be capable of housing a full-auto parts kit or other M4/M16-specific components.

What is Mil-Spec barrel?

A mil-spec rifle barrel is treated with a chrome-lining, which helps bind the chrome to the interior of the barrel bore. The result is a more durable and corrosion-resistant firearm barrel. The U.S. Military uses such a barrel.

Is Mil Spec a brand?

Mil-Spec Industries Corp. is a U.S. Government Contractor and a global manufacturer and supplier to Defense, Aerospace and Commercial industries for Special Chemicals, Energetic Materials, Pyrotechnics, Ordnance and Aerospace components & systems and other related Defense and Hi-Tech products and solutions.

Is Rock River Arms mil spec?

Complete with buffer and spring. Mil-spec receiver extension.

What is Mil Spec Wiring?

Automotive Mil-Spec wiring is derived from the standardized and certificated wiring that is used in Military and Aerospace applications. Actual Military Spec wiring is manufactured under stringent circumstances to ensure robustness, reliability, and pureness in the materials used like the copper inside the wire.