Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye
Originally Posted by UPhiker
Easiest way that I've found to tell a pre-64 is by looking at the shell carrier. If it's flat, it's post-64. If it's machined and slightly contoured it's pre. It's kinda hard to explain but if you get one of each side by side, it's easy.

Forged and milled vs stamped.


The '94s since they were upgraded again do not use stamped parts. They are most likely MIM and the shell carrier is once again contoured.