Need some help: SW5 stamped or cast? Is either superior to the other?

[jmoney891]

Is there any difference between the cast and stamped Special Weapons SW5 receivers (i.e. worth more, better/ reliable performance)? I am new to the clone market and want to make sure I choose the better of the two. Thanks!

Also, are the original metal housings better than their polymer lowers they moved to? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[hkinak]

Cast are far superior to the stamped receivers. They are stronger and have better finishing than a stamped receiver. I own two of the cast versions (SW5K-PDW and a SW3) and both are rock solid. Fit and finish is great. The SW5K-PDW has over 17,000 rounds throught - only parts changed have been recoil and extrator spring from wear.

[Shattered Mind]

The SW5K-PDW has over 17,000 rounds throught - only parts changed have been recoil and extrator spring from wear.

Wow, your guns are virtually new. :D Mine has logged almost 80 to 90k since I got it during the first run. Check your bolt gap for me, would'ja? I just had the Todd repress my barrel... I was running in perfect form with the sear... with NO bolt gap. Gap on my gun is now .017 and more importantly, still running good.

[75bronco]

The cast receiver is 17-4 stainless steel. Probably the best receiver out there. Some one has the molds to it. It would be nice to see more available

[UncleBilly]

I have a CENTURY HK91 clone that is built on a cast SS receiver, it is very robust. the only thing negative I will say is that a claw mount can't be fitted to it, receiver is too thick, but a B&T mount fits nicely on it

[velcroninja2]

maybe post a pic of the differences.

for an AR or AK, I get the difference, but I did not realize that this also applied to these types of cant picture of what you are talking about directly.

would be much appreciated.

Velcro

[retrodog]

maybe post a pic of the differences.

for an AR or AK, I get the difference, but I did not realize that this also applied to these types of cant picture of what you are talking about directly.

would be much appreciated.

Velcro

Cast receiver version:


Stamped and Rolled:


Sorry I have so much stuff installed on these guns. It makes it difficult to see some of the differences.

[Renegade]

I do not think the A3 stock works on all cast receivers. I know it did not fit mine.

[retrodog]

Wow, your guns are virtually new. :D Mine has logged almost 80 to 90k since I got it during the first run. Check your bolt gap for me, would'ja? I just had the Todd repress my barrel... I was running in perfect form with the sear... with NO bolt gap. Gap on my gun is now .017 and more importantly, still running good.

80k-90k rounds? Damn, mine should last forever cause I'm too cheap to ever shoot that much ammo in one gun. :D

[retrodog]

I do not think the A3 stock works on all cast receivers. I know it did not fit mine.

Nor mine.