Posted: 6/21/2022 5:49:06 AM EDT
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Is the chrome BCG's discontinued? I would even get on a waitlist if possible, but I cant seem to find it anymore on the website. Thank ya. |
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Originally Posted By George218: Does the chrome BCG require lube more frequently compared to the standard BCG? Do they stay pretty after being cleaned up or do they get stained? i use more of a thicker oil but not as thick as grease. honestly i have no idea what it is but i know it is his own mixture of different products. i have a mason jar of it in my safe. an old gunsmith from my hometown that used to work on AR's before he retired just gave it to me. said he found the best stuff for chrome bcg and has been using it for years. as for cleaning the chrome cleans up real easily and they don't stain like nickle boron. I have dound ease of cleaning be in this order (best to worst): NP3, Chrome, nickle boron/nitride, then phosphate. |
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I've purchased the DD and like it very much. since they were never in stock anymore I found these. I was told these were the same maker as the DD just not marketed as DD. I don't know if its true and don't put much into names and logos but the quality appeared to be the same to me. I run these in ALL of my 10+ ARs. https://pkfirearms.com/m-16-chrome-bolt-carrier-group |
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Originally Posted By NYShaDe45: I've purchased the DD and like it very much. since they were never in stock anymore I found these. I was told these were the same maker as the DD just not marketed as DD. I don't know if its true and don't put much into names and logos but the quality appeared to be the same to me. I run these in ALL of my 10+ ARs. https://pkfirearms.com/m-16-chrome-bolt-carrier-group Thanks for the link. Just purchased one. Interested to see what I get. About a year ago I bought one of the Colt retro rifles made by US Ordnance. It came with a chrome BCG, beautiful and flawless. They would not tell me who made it lol. |
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Originally Posted By NYShaDe45: I've purchased the DD and like it very much. since they were never in stock anymore I found these. I was told these were the same maker as the DD just not marketed as DD. I don't know if its true and don't put much into names and logos but the quality appeared to be the same to me. I run these in ALL of my 10+ ARs. https://pkfirearms.com/m-16-chrome-bolt-carrier-group DD BCGs have long been suspected to be Microbest sourced. |
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Ordered Chrome BCG Sunday from PK Firearms. The following is from their website: AS ALWAYS, EVERYTHING ADVERTISED ON OUR WEBSITE IS IN STOCK AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. IF WE DON'T HAVE IT, WE DON'T ADVERTISE IT. 3 days later NO "immediate shipment" lol, only crickets. As in no communication. They get 10 days for immediate shipment. |
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Well it turns out their claims of IMMEDIATE SHIPPING was true, just no communication or tracking # was ever sent. That being said I am absolutely stoked with what I received in the mail today. It is flawless and perfect in every way cosmetically. I have not took it apart and measured it dimensionally yet but my guess is it will be good. Will follow up if its not. And YES, even the firing pin retaining pin is chromed. Looks almost to pretty to use lol. 
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Originally Posted By OTDR: Well it turns out their claims of IMMEDIATE SHIPPING was true, just no communication or tracking # was ever sent. That being said I am absolutely stoked with what I received in the mail today. It is flawless and perfect in every way cosmetically. I have not took it apart and measured it dimensionally yet but my guess is it will be good. Will follow up if its not. And YES, even the firing pin retaining pin is chromed. Looks almost to pretty to use lol. https://i.imgur.com/doQp22K.jpg Yeah, the Microbest from PK are not the same Microbest/Expo Arms chrome from PA from what I've seen. |
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Yeah, the Microbest from PK are not the same Microbest/Expo Arms chrome from PA from what I've seen. I have read several unfavorable posts about the EXPO Arms ones. This BCG from PK checks out perfect on all gauging. The 3 bores inside shine like a polished steel mirror. This PK BCG is even more impressive than the Cryptic Coated one I bought a few years ago,.... by a lot. $162.95 includes the tax and shipping. Maybe I just got lucky? I think I will get a few more and hope this one wasn't just luck. |
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Somethings UP, I don't get this. A few weeks ago, I bought one of these PK Firearms Chrome MicroBest BCGs for $150.00. Mine is flawless and gauged and spec'd out perfect. I haven't shot it yet so maybe some surprises still lay ahead, but I doubt it. Its Micro Best. Maybe the chrome plating is sh!t and flakes off on the first round lol. But I doubt it. What I dont get is this, they are now For Sale for $135.00 and In Stock. That seems like a d@mn good deal for a Chrome plated MicroBest BCG that Gauged out perfect. Need to put a few 100 rounds thru this one and if all is good with the Chrome plating get a half dozen more at that price before they go OOS or up in price. |
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Originally Posted By OTDR: Somethings UP, I don't get this. A few weeks ago, I bought one of these PK Firearms Chrome MicroBest BCGs for $150.00. Mine is flawless and gauged and spec'd out perfect. I haven't shot it yet so maybe some surprises still lay ahead, but I doubt it. Its Micro Best. Maybe the chrome plating is sh!t and flakes off on the first round lol. But I doubt it. What I dont get is this, they are now For Sale for $135.00 and In Stock. That seems like a d@mn good deal for a Chrome plated MicroBest BCG that Gauged out perfect. Need to put a few 100 rounds thru this one and if all is good with the Chrome plating get a half dozen more at that price before they go OOS or up in price. @OTDR PK is closing it's doors, end of year. PK Firearms will be closing our doors around year end after 28 years of business. Most products on the website are well below our cost and limited in supply, so get it while you can!! Dealers can also take advantage of these bargains!! PK and staff would like to thank all of our customers for their loyalty over the years, it has been a great run!! |
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR: @OTDR PK is closing it's doors, end of year. PK Firearms will be closing our doors around year end after 28 years of business. Most products on the website are well below our cost and limited in supply, so get it while you can!! Dealers can also take advantage of these bargains!! PK and staff would like to thank all of our customers for their loyalty over the years, it has been a great run!! Thanks for this info Tig, sorry to hear this. |
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR: @OTDR PK is closing it's doors, end of year. PK Firearms will be closing our doors around year end after 28 years of business. Most products on the website are well below our cost and limited in supply, so get it while you can!! Dealers can also take advantage of these bargains!! PK and staff would like to thank all of our customers for their loyalty over the years, it has been a great run!! Shit that sucks  They’ve been one of my go to places for the last 14yrs Thanks for the heads up Tig |
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Originally Posted By FONTY: Shit that sucks They’ve been one of my go to places for the last 14yrs Thanks for the heads up Tig Originally Posted By FONTY: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: @OTDR PK is closing it's doors, end of year. PK Firearms will be closing our doors around year end after 28 years of business. Most products on the website are well below our cost and limited in supply, so get it while you can!! Dealers can also take advantage of these bargains!! PK and staff would like to thank all of our customers for their loyalty over the years, it has been a great run!! Shit that sucks They’ve been one of my go to places for the last 14yrs Thanks for the heads up Tig It does suck. |
Can't never could 'til try came along.
I bought one of the Chrome MicroBest BCG's from PK last month for $135 and was pleased with what I received. I had no idea however that they were closing for good until I saw this thread (I almost never pay attention to any site's homepage  ). I've bought from them numerous times over the years. Sad to see them go I just checked and their site is still up and still show the Chrome Microbests BCG's in stock, now for $125 so I ordered another one. Just an FYI for anybody still looking for or considering one. |
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