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The JKenny was developed for competition use. I ended up buying both the JKenny and the M2 latch to compare. I wanted to see for myself if the $150 JKenny latch is superior to the $45 M2 latch. I can say the OEM latch has gotten a little easier over the past few months to load, but it still doesn’t compare to the M2 latch. I can load shells with the M2 latch installed with my index finger easily. No more Benelli thumb. Knowing what I know now, I would have made the M2 latch one of the first things on the list to upgrade on my M4. In my opinion, $45 well worth it if you’re okay not being able to drill and tap for the larger pad as previously noted. I’m still gonna put the JKenny latch through it’s paces once it arrives and decide which to keep on. Thanks, Garza

I’ll have to look into it. at this point, it is looking like hot black oxide, which does meet gov mil spec. But the PVD low temp coating is interesting thanks for posting. here is the bigger issue with hot application coatings. Any temp that exceeds the 400F temper for the hardened notches, it will reduce the hardness of the heat treat I did. not only am I limited in temperature I am limited in surface growth also. I’d love to do cerekote but I’m not willing to risk any tolerance problems. so after lots of exploring, i believe i’ve settled on the hot black oxide bath for now. Which is one of the only options that will keep the application temp where I need it (bath is max 290F), and also not add any surface growth.

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