Colt B/BC better?

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Posted: 10/10/2005 3:29:43 PM EDT

Opinions, please. I really want to know. I have an M-16a1 clone gun that needs a b/bc/ch and some 20 round mags. I was thinking that a RRA or LMT or CMT would be just fine. Nice prices, too. But I kinda want the colt stuff. What is the consensus around here?

Ric

Posted: 10/10/2005 4:27:49 PM EDT

[#1]

Colt may have a slight edge over RRA or CMT, due to their certification and testing process, but I believe CMT is offering certified and tested assemblies also, and I'd go that route, based strictly on price alone.

Posted: 10/10/2005 4:32:33 PM EDT

[#2]

Does anyone but Colt shot peen the bolts?

Posted: 10/10/2005 5:06:43 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Does anyone but Colt shot peen the bolts?

Not to my knowledge. People debate the MP testing all day long, but no one ever mentions the shot peening.

Posted: 10/10/2005 5:32:53 PM EDT

[#4]

If you really wanna get down, make sure there is a "C" on the underside of the extractor. Lots of colt bolts out there with aftermarket non"C" stamped extractors in them. I cannot say for sure Colt stamps a "C" on all their extractors, but all of mine have it.

Posted: 10/11/2005 4:56:58 PM EDT

[#5]

What's the deal with shot peening? Does that make a difference?

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