Does the alluminum in the xvalve have disadvantages?

[FalconGuy016]

Does the alluminum in the xvalve have disadvantages over a stainless steel one? I could actually buy a level 10 and a retro cheaper than it is in the store.

[yeahthatsme]

well its possible that it would wear faster then the ss retro. ya kinda gotta put it into perspective, is it worth it? i mean its only like a 2-3 oz dif.

[BajaBoy]

ide be kinda scared of stripping some of the threds, Also the powertube is still SS so if u dont abuse it you would be fine

[magking1971]

It will not last as long as the Stainless.

[Smoken]

It'll wear out faster than stainless. Not a huge issue, but one to consider.

[strongboy2005]

They may be a bit more expensive, but when you factor in that it will have a higher resale value, they even off. (For instance, you buy the LX and Retro new for $285 and they sell for $250, you buy the X-valve for $325 and sell it for $290. You lose $35 on both items, so they come out equal.)

[toymyster]

Over time, the threads where the field strip screw goes will strip, that is what they're talking about when they say "wear out"!! From what Tom was saying, that time is about 3 to 5 years!!!

[FalconGuy016]

strongboy, if you lose the same amount of money for both options, wouldnt it be better to go for the cheaper one that would last longer anyways? I guess the only thing you would buy an xvalve for is for the looks or if you are trying to make an ultralight gun.

[Smoken]

FalconGuy, You will not lose the same amount of money on either option because a retro + lvl 10 new costs $385, not $285. Thus, if you're not trading in a valve the X-valve is $60 cheaper.

[EsPo]

if the field strip screw threading gets stripped, will agd replace?

[dcmander]

Originally posted by EsPo
if the field strip screw threading gets stripped, will agd replace?

UP.. i wanna know this too.

[pbguy888]

Im allmost possitive its no. Let me find the thread to make sure.

*edit* found it...

Originally posted by AGD
Breaking my own rules, the threads are expected to last for years but we really don't know what the life expectancy is because it is user dependent. The threads are not guaranteed.

AGD