When I spoke to Rick at Titan a couple of weeks ago, he said the coating on the barrel/action is manganese phosphate. He said to coat it with a high quality oil and it will "bond" with the coating.
As many have said here, stainless barrels and actions are coming but no definite release date. No doubt they will cost more but probably worth it as these first edition actions and barrels will rust into junk within a few months. Marketing has done its job.
It is no secret Melvin went into this venture with Titan to produce a rifle at a lower price point. The reality of our economy is going to have a great influence as to how quick new calibers and actions are introduced.
If Titan sees that sales are stagnant they will not be so quick to move into more options.
Last edited by bigwhoop; 03/18/13.
