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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 1:59:07 PM EDT
I am looking for a QD plate for two of my AR build. I’m thinking of going with a BCM plate.
What are some good options for $25 and under? What brands should I stay away from? I think the BCM is the best priced one and from a good company too. It’s $16.99. Give me some options and feedback on them and the BCM. I appreciate the help and information. |
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Posted: 11/25/2022 2:05:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Luny421]
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Griffin’s is nice, and 30% off
https://www.griffinarmament.com/c2e-contour-connect-end-plate-qd/ ETA I have both BCM and Griffin. They both work. Get whichever one you can get the better deal on. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 2:08:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Jeepsnguns81]
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Posted: 11/25/2022 2:13:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryHave also used this in the past. They work well. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 2:13:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luny421: Griffin’s is nice, and 30% off https://www.griffinarmament.com/c2e-contour-connect-end-plate-qd/ ETA I have both BCM and Griffin. They both work. Get whichever one you can get the better deal on. I forgot about Griffin Armament. It’s been five or so years since I’ve built an AR and I forget all the great companies out there. I will check that one out. It looks much Berger than BCM. Maybe I can find it at a retailer online where I’m buying some other parts. That would cut shipping and tax down some. I appreciate it! |
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Posted: 11/25/2022 2:14:32 PM EDT
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Never had any issues with the BCM qd end plates.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 2:14:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThanks! That one looks really nice too. |
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Posted: 11/25/2022 2:52:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThis or the BCM will be fine. I use the IWC end ate and the Forward Controls castle nut. Both of these two items are billet steel and well worth the $ spent. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 4:44:24 PM EDT
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Thanks everyone. I think I’ll go with the BCM.
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Posted: 11/25/2022 5:12:10 PM EDT
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I’m not sure I have ever heard of a QD plate failing, even the cheap ones. It may not matter, the BCM QD socket is pressed into the end plate instead of machined as one solid pc.
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USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 5:48:01 PM EDT
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Damage Industries has steel rotation-limited QD end plates on sale for $10.00 shipped.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 5:50:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: OlympicArmsFan]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ed_Victory: Damage Industries has steel rotation-limited QD end plates on sale for $10.00 shipped. Nice! I like their stuff. As soon as I get back home I will go and look at it and maybe order it. I appreciate it. What is the difference in the two finishes? |
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Posted: 11/25/2022 6:11:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ed_Victory: Damage Industries has steel rotation-limited QD end plates on sale for $10.00 shipped. Actually, damn nice kit. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 6:36:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: OlympicArmsFan]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ed_Victory: Damage Industries has steel rotation-limited QD end plates on sale for $10.00 shipped. I just ordered the Damage Industries. That was a smoking deal. Free shipping and no tax. I saved ten bucks. Now I'm off to order my MagPul MS4 sling from Primary Arms. Another great savings on those slings too. $48.41 for those and most places are $55-$65 for them. @Ed_Victory I really appreciate you linking me to that deal. **Edit** I went to Optics Planet to get the sling. They were within three to four bucks in price when I talked to them in chat but I got free shipping. Shipping at Primary Arms was $14-$15 bucks. It made it more expensive in the end to order from them. |
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Posted: 11/25/2022 8:17:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: I just ordered the Damage Industries. That was a smoking deal. Free shipping and no tax. I saved ten bucks. Now I'm off to order my MagPul MS4 sling from Primary Arms. Another great savings on those slings too. $48.41 for those and most places are $55-$65 for them. @Ed_Victory I really appreciate you linking me to that deal. **Edit** I went to Optics Planet to get the sling. They were within three to four bucks in price when I talked to them in chat but I got free shipping. Shipping at Primary Arms was $14-$15 bucks. It made it more expensive in the end to order from them. Shipping kills a lot of PA’s deals. They had the best price on a TLR-7A but adding shipping and tax made Arms Unlimited the better deal. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 8:33:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luny421: Shipping kills a lot of PA’s deals. They had the best price on a TLR-7A but adding shipping and tax made Arms Unlimited the better deal. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luny421: Originally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: I just ordered the Damage Industries. That was a smoking deal. Free shipping and no tax. I saved ten bucks. Now I'm off to order my MagPul MS4 sling from Primary Arms. Another great savings on those slings too. $48.41 for those and most places are $55-$65 for them. @Ed_Victory I really appreciate you linking me to that deal. **Edit** I went to Optics Planet to get the sling. They were within three to four bucks in price when I talked to them in chat but I got free shipping. Shipping at Primary Arms was $14-$15 bucks. It made it more expensive in the end to order from them. Shipping kills a lot of PA’s deals. They had the best price on a TLR-7A but adding shipping and tax made Arms Unlimited the better deal. Yeah it was crazy. 14-15 to ship. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 9:29:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: I just ordered the Damage Industries. That was a smoking deal. Free shipping and no tax. I saved ten bucks. Now I'm off to order my MagPul MS4 sling from Primary Arms. Another great savings on those slings too. $48.41 for those and most places are $55-$65 for them. @Ed_Victory I really appreciate you linking me to that deal. **Edit** I went to Optics Planet to get the sling. They were within three to four bucks in price when I talked to them in chat but I got free shipping. Shipping at Primary Arms was $14-$15 bucks. It made it more expensive in the end to order from them. Glad I could help.  Damage Industries is good stuff, just ordered some of their D-ring swivels. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 10:14:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ed_Victory: Glad I could help. Damage Industries is good stuff, just ordered some of their D-ring swivels. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ed_Victory: Originally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: I just ordered the Damage Industries. That was a smoking deal. Free shipping and no tax. I saved ten bucks. Now I'm off to order my MagPul MS4 sling from Primary Arms. Another great savings on those slings too. $48.41 for those and most places are $55-$65 for them. @Ed_Victory I really appreciate you linking me to that deal. **Edit** I went to Optics Planet to get the sling. They were within three to four bucks in price when I talked to them in chat but I got free shipping. Shipping at Primary Arms was $14-$15 bucks. It made it more expensive in the end to order from them. Glad I could help. Damage Industries is good stuff, just ordered some of their D-ring swivels. Yes they do. I’m using one their AK breaks. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/25/2022 10:48:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryAgreed. I used a few then tried IWC. IWC is hands down the best and it’s often cheaper too. |
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Posted: 11/26/2022 3:18:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ed_Victory: Damage Industries has steel rotation-limited QD end plates on sale for $10.00 shipped. This is what I have. The BCM end plates look exactly the same from what I can tell. |
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Posted: 12/3/2022 2:27:26 PM EDT
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I used a Radian titanium/7075 QD plate on my MR556A1 SBR, mainly because it’s already a fancy-pants rifle, so it needs fancy-pants parts.
*It also has a Holosun optic in a LaRue mount, so draw your own conclusions* |
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Posted: 12/3/2022 2:48:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M1Lou: This is what I have. The BCM end plates look exactly the same from what I can tell. These are better than the BCM in my opinion. These are machined from one solid pc of steel. The QD socket is pressed into the end plate and it can rust where it’s pressed into the end plate. I’ve been using these Damage QD end plates for a long time. The only negative is that they are thin and it’s a tad harder to get a good stake. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 12/7/2022 4:50:55 PM EDT
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I've tried a bunch and to be honest, they all function identically and haven't caused me issues. FCD, Griffin, Lantac ratcheting, etc.
I will say the Griffin end plate is tough to stake. Whatever metal and heat treat they're doing makes it hard as hell. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 12/8/2022 1:41:23 PM EDT
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I just got the Damaged Industries in and it’s really nice. I can’t wait to get these two ARs built.
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Posted: 12/27/2022 2:30:59 AM EDT
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I have BCM, Griffin and IWC. They all function 100%.
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FRA
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Posted: 12/27/2022 7:10:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Hazred]
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A consideration to also have to determine your choice is rotation limited or not ?
for example IWC has a limited rotation, Magpul does not. |
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USA
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Posted: 12/30/2022 10:48:37 PM EDT
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IWC is the best.
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Posted: 1/1/2023 2:23:42 AM EDT
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All QD endplates are rotation limited because of the RE.
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USA
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Posted: 3/19/2023 4:03:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BoomBoom]
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IWC. I’ve used Noveske. IWC is better by a mile and cheaper to.
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Posted: 3/20/2023 4:11:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BoomBoom: IWC. I’ve used Noveske. IWC is better by a mile and cheaper to. Noticed you made multiple comments a few months ago and wondering why you needed to comment again. I bought the BCM endplate because it was a random purchase at a local gun shop. I've been using the same one on the lower for about 8 years. Noveske endplate was a little pricey, but it was for a clone build. |
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Posted: 3/20/2023 8:09:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WTFShane: Noticed you made multiple comments a few months ago and wondering why you needed to comment again. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WTFShane: Originally Posted By BoomBoom: IWC. I’ve used Noveske. IWC is better by a mile and cheaper to. Noticed you made multiple comments a few months ago and wondering why you needed to comment again. Guy really likes IWC.  |
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USA
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Posted: 6/6/2023 3:12:39 PM EDT
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Anybody using the Magpul ASAP?
https://magpul.com/asap-qd-ambidextrous-sling-attachment-point.html?mp_global_color=118 |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:04:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BC26: Anybody using the Magpul ASAP? https://magpul.com/asap-qd-ambidextrous-sling-attachment-point.html?mp_global_color=118 There is a high probability you won’t be able to stake the Magpul endplate. |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 8:39:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By QtrHorse: There is a high probability you won’t be able to stake the Magpul endplate. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By QtrHorse: Originally Posted By BC26: Anybody using the Magpul ASAP? https://magpul.com/asap-qd-ambidextrous-sling-attachment-point.html?mp_global_color=118 There is a high probability you won’t be able to stake the Magpul endplate. This ^^^^. From the Magpul site: "NOTE: When the Castle Nut is properly torqued, staking is not required. However, if staking is desired, it is strongly recommended that it be done by a certified armorer or competent gunsmith. The extremely hard surface of the ASAP QD increases the difficulty of staking and the likelihood of damage during the procedure." |
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Posted: 6/6/2023 9:08:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OlympicArmsFan: I just got the Damaged Industries in and it’s really nice. I can’t wait to get these two ARs built. I ordered (5) of the phosphate finished QD plates from DI. They look pretty good upon initial inspection. I really wanted to buy Noveske QD plates, but the price was a no-go. |
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Posted: 6/7/2023 12:59:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By urbankaos04: I ordered (5) of the phosphate finished QD plates from DI. They look pretty good upon initial inspection. I really wanted to buy Noveske QD plates, but the price was a no-go. I have used/ tried many different QD end plates and I always came back to the Damage plates. I like that you can get them in black, they are machined to be one pc, not pressed together pcs and I have had no issues with QD swivels coming loose but I only use the Damage swivels as well. My favorite QD end plate is the FCD but I can buy 4-5 of the damage (on sale) for the same cost and I have seen no advantage to the more expensive units other than looks. With that said, I do have a few of the FCD end plates on rifles. I don’t jump out of helicopters, roll down the sides of mountains or throw my rifles across the driveway so YMMV. |
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Posted: 6/7/2023 1:15:58 AM EDT
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Yup, the Damage Industries QD plates look to be pretty good, especially for the price point. It's also cool you can buy them with a phosphate finish, which will make them easier to stake. Good stuff.
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