Hello! Newbie questions.

[alamo5000]

I was considering it bc of longevity and ease of cleaning from what I have read.

Considering what? Melonite?

Again longevity depends on the soup not just the component. You have to take into account the underlying metal used. I've never used the mountain series from Rainier but other people have told me they can take a beating.

As for cleaning the type of rifling matters too. As does what you use to clean it with. With some of the modern cleaning products out there you would be amazed at what they do.