Which metals do you prefer for your mods?

[dragomoon]

Recently I've seen a big spike in any and all things copper. Is this the future of mods or is it only a current trend?

I don't see that many products in the way of Titanium. Does anyone want to venture on why this is so?

For me personally, the metal properties - weight, rigidity, and the magnificent colors of anodized titanium makes it far more appealing than copper.

So, all that said, which metal is more appealing to you and why?

 

[JemhidiahSSJ4]

Coppers draw is the conductivity not pretty colors or anything else.

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[dragomoon]

So if what you're saying is true then folks would jump at a mod with pure copper contacts (low voltage drop) and a body made of any other metals?

I think the color and luster of copper plays a big part.

 

[Dayglow]

Both copper and aluminum are too soft for my taste. I personally would choose: brass, SS, titanium, and tungsten (if it were offered).

 

[acecase]

I'm really surprised to see so few silver mods. Silver, not copper, is the best conductor, and it's jewelry quality. It would obviously be expensive, but we spend a lot on nice gear.

Threads need to be a little tougher, so I would like to see a mod with silver plated brass anywhere there is thread and pure silver elsewhere.

Construction is also a variable that people are leaving out though. A pure silver mod with poor construction (for example a loose switch contact or non-conductive thread coating) won't perform as well as a mod of less conductive material with good construction.

 

[Str8vision]

Stainless steel only. Brass, aluminum, copper and bronze are too soft/malleable allowing threads to strip out. Titanium is too costly for what little weight reduction it would provide over stainless otherwise it would be a good material for mods/addys.