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Posted: 10/21/2015 1:16:11 PM EDT
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They look good, I picked up several I soon as I saw them. I was expecting them to get out of stock within a couple hours.
The other budget ones, the generic and ADK brands have not been in stock for months now. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 7:36:11 PM EDT
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I just picked one up for a dedicated 3 Gun rifle for my youngest brother. 2 real comments.
#1 I have other AIM BCG's and consider them a great value for the money and quality. I assembled a rifle for a friend who had a strict budget, so we used an AIM standard BCG. The accuracy for the gun has been very acceptable, and performance has been at the same or higher standard that I expect of an even higher priced product. #2 You will really enjoy the benefit of a lightweight carrier for your 3-Gun rifle. In case no one else jumps in, or has brought this up to you I had a couple of things with this. Make sure that you use an adjustable gas block to take advantage of the weight savings. Also, I noticed a bit of a difference when switching the JP low mass buffer in my JP15. I have a friend that has JP's full lightweight BCG in his 16in, carbon length gas rifle with a non-adjustable gas block, and A2 birdcage. I think the low-mass carrier in this case was a waste. You could shoot his rifle and have no idea that he had a bolt carrier like that in there. It feels like every other carbine/rifle. My JP15 is flat as shit with the low-mass components, adjustable gas block and compensator. I really believe its all the components together that make a great flat shooting gun. My .02. Hope your new carrier works out well! |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 7:46:11 PM EDT
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I bought one the day I got the email they came out. They only had NIB, I wish I would have gotten nitride. I think they're a great bang for buck.
I purchased mine for another BumpSAW build, so a little different purpose from most users. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 8:26:22 PM EDT
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Same here. But in true ARFCOM fashion I decided to get both. I have two 3 gun rifles so each one will get a new LW BCG. The NIB looks very nice, great machining and finish. The nitride will hopefully get here tomorrow. With any luck I can try one out on Friday.
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I bought one the day I got the email they came out. They only had NIB, I wish I would have gotten nitride. I think they're a great bang for buck. I purchased mine for another BumpSAW build, so a little different purpose from most users. |
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Posted: 10/21/2015 8:42:18 PM EDT
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I already have an AP Custom LW BCG. A few days after the AIM lw bcg came out Integrity Arms put their lw carriers on sale. I ordered two of them because they retain the M16 trip and a small amount of forward assist serations.
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Posted: 10/27/2015 3:08:41 AM EDT
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If those truely are as light or lighter then a JP and aren't POS that is a steal! I'm gonna order one up.
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Posted: 10/27/2015 5:20:31 AM EDT
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Awesome, let us know what you think. It does seem to be the best value out there right now for a LW BCG. I haven't been able to try mine yet, but they both look great in terms of machining and fit / finish.
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If those truely are as light or lighter then a JP and aren't POS that is a steal! I'm gonna order one up. |
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Posted: 10/27/2015 8:48:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If those truely are as light or lighter then a JP and aren't POS that is a steal! I'm gonna order one up. I measured it at 8.6oz for the full BCG on my scale. |
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Posted: 10/27/2015 10:59:26 AM EDT
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I measured it at 8.6oz for the full BCG on my scale. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If those truely are as light or lighter then a JP and aren't POS that is a steal! I'm gonna order one up. I measured it at 8.6oz for the full BCG on my scale. I'll toss a JP and the AIM on the same scale that way we have an apples to apples comparison. |
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Posted: 10/27/2015 11:12:25 AM EDT
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Sounds good. I know my scale measured the AP Custom/Rhino Arms LW BCG at 8.4oz. It also measured a standard M16 BCG at 11.7oz and an AR15 cut BCG at 11.2oz.
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Posted: 10/30/2015 2:46:38 PM EDT
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I have been staring at those for a week...I don't NEED another BCG, but I WANT another.
I am waiting for a review by someone that shoots more often than me. Hopefully they will still be in stock when I jump on it. |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 12:54:58 PM EDT
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Got a picture of mine on the scale uploaded:
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Posted: 11/2/2015 2:04:25 PM EDT
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Had a chance to test it out yet? I'm just waiting for a gas block and then my build will be done, but I won't be heading out to the range for a couple weeks. Curious if I'll notice the difference between the LW BCG and full mass once I get the gas system tuned.
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Got a picture of mine on the scale uploaded: http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=82154 |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 2:16:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Had a chance to test it out yet? I'm just waiting for a gas block and then my build will be done, but I won't be heading out to the range for a couple weeks. Curious if I'll notice the difference between the LW BCG and full mass once I get the gas system tuned. Quote HistoryQuoted: Had a chance to test it out yet? I'm just waiting for a gas block and then my build will be done, but I won't be heading out to the range for a couple weeks. Curious if I'll notice the difference between the LW BCG and full mass once I get the gas system tuned. I put about 50 80gr SMK hand loads down range with it a couple weeks ago. Had a few occasions it didn't lock open. That might have be something with the 80% lower it's on or a sign of a gas issue/cycling too fast. I'll probably take it out again at my next range session, might wait until I get the stock built for it though. |
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Posted: 11/6/2015 2:41:14 PM EDT
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Jesse, Have you tried it out yet to see how well the AIM compares to the others?
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Posted: 11/6/2015 3:14:05 PM EDT
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Jesse, Have you tried it out yet to see how well the AIM compares to the others? I still have it sitting on the bench. The only test that would be of value is longevity. It weighs less and its gonna run. I doubt I put 500 rounds on it over the next 12 months. |
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Posted: 11/16/2015 12:19:40 PM EDT
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Has anyone had luck getting the Key off the Aim lightweight carrier. The hex nut head is smaller than the other BCGs I have, and I've stripped two of them so far trying to remove them. I wanted to install an adjustable gas key.
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Posted: 11/16/2015 12:30:48 PM EDT
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Wrong thread
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Posted: 11/18/2015 6:26:56 PM EDT
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Darn... I went to the website trying to buy one and they are out of stock... this BCG look like a bargain, I'm going to need to wait until they are back in stock!!!
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Posted: 2/4/2016 12:52:56 AM EDT
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Been on the "Notify when in stock" list for a while.
Has anyone been able to get one of these lately? |
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Posted: 2/4/2016 8:35:28 AM EDT
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They got some in yesterday in nitride. I was able to order one, but they sold out pretty quick.
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Been on the "Notify when in stock" list for a while. Has anyone been able to get one of these lately? |
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Posted: 2/4/2016 10:49:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Has anyone had luck getting the Key off the Aim lightweight carrier. The hex nut head is smaller than the other BCGs I have, and I've stripped two of them so far trying to remove them. I wanted to install an adjustable gas key.   Did you strip the screw head or your driver? Remember the screws are single use items. I replaced mine with Torx Plus Screws that exceed the grade 8 standard. Here she is cleaned up.  Permatex No3 applied.  Hight temp thread locker applied, torqued to 56in/lb and staked.  |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 12:10:06 PM EDT
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Anymore feedback? Round count? Is the 9310 bolt as good as 154?
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Posted: 7/2/2016 1:11:35 PM EDT
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FYI Bought one of the lightweight AIM NiB bcgs and the gas key came loose. I needed to turn the gas down anyways and i dont have an adjustable gas block so im going to install an adjustable key.
EDIT: Cleaned the carrier up to prep for the new key installation and noticed some of the nib coating flaking off... Not sure if i should just send it back at this point... EDIT: Emailed AIM, waiting a response. |
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Posted: 7/16/2016 5:46:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: FYI Bought one of the lightweight AIM NiB bcgs and the gas key came loose. I needed to turn the gas down anyways and i dont have an adjustable gas block so im going to install an adjustable key. EDIT: Cleaned the carrier up to prep for the new key installation and noticed some of the nib coating flaking off... Not sure if i should just send it back at this point... EDIT: Emailed AIM, waiting a response. |
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Posted: 7/17/2016 11:51:00 AM EDT
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Bad staking and flaking of the NiB coating in front of the mag stop is my experience.
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Posted: 7/19/2016 12:18:26 AM EDT
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Any update on this? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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FYI Bought one of the lightweight AIM NiB bcgs and the gas key came loose. I needed to turn the gas down anyways and i dont have an adjustable gas block so im going to install an adjustable key. EDIT: Cleaned the carrier up to prep for the new key installation and noticed some of the nib coating flaking off... Not sure if i should just send it back at this point... EDIT: Emailed AIM, waiting a response. Yah, Aim surplus is awesome, i contacted customer service and got a response from Joshua. Hes offered me an exchange, for a bolt with their new EXO coating as the lightweight carriers are out of stock. I explained i needed a lightweight carrier, he understood and offered me a full refund. Joshua was very fast to respond and made me feel as if he cared and really wanted to set things straight. Im mailing it back in this week. Ill let you guys know how the rest of the refund process goes. Its unfortunate it didn't work out for me. I would recommend you buy one in their nitride coating or if they release it with the EXO coating. EDIT: Shipped it out yesterday 7/20/16 EDIT: Received Refund 8/8/16. All in all, they have great customer service, and they stand by their products. I would stay away from anything NiB coated from them. Unless its the EXO, i would just stick to the proven nitride process. |
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