I'm making a new striker for my semi-Sten, what is the best steel to use, A2 or D2 tool steel?
Thank you
Roy
Posted: 10/9/2010 5:41:55 PM EDT
[#1]
A2 would probably work fine, but you might be better off going with one of the S series shock resistant steels.
D2 is harder to work with and will be more prone to crack at any sharp corners. It's intended for high wear applications.
Posted: 10/10/2010 1:37:18 PM EDT
[#2]
I would reccomend that you use S 7 This is what i use to make hammer and trigger pins for my M1-A. S7 is an ideal tool steel for high impact applications.
