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4/24/2014 3:29:34 PM EDT
Anyone know the real differences between PSA 5.56 Premium HPT/MPI Full Auto Bolt Carrier Group that can be had with or without logo and the cheaper 5.56 HPT/MPI M-16 Bolt Carrier Group sku 46284?
4/24/2014 4:38:58 PM EDT
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Anyone know the real differences between PSA 5.56 Premium HPT/MPI Full Auto Bolt Carrier Group that can be had with or without logo and the cheaper 5.56 HPT/MPI M-16 Bolt Carrier Group sku 46284?
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i suppose someone should make a bcg thread.. but the various versions have been daunting to me.
4/24/2014 6:13:09 PM EDT
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I asked essentially the same question about a month ago at this link -> http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_301/247308_PSA___Differences_in_BCGs_.html

I think a PSA BCG sticky with pics would be a great idea.

To date I own the following two BCGs from PSA.

SKU #35099 - "5.56mm Full-Auto Profile Bolt Carrier Group"

SKU #46284 - "5.56 HPT/MPI M-16 Bolt Carrier Group"

When you look at the info on the 46284 you notice:

- Made in USA

- Made by a Mil-spec contractor

- Milspec Carpenter No. 158® steel bolt

- Shot Peened Bolt

- High pressure tested (HPT)

- Mag particle inspected (MPI)

- Chrome Lined Carrier (AUTO)

- Chrome Lined Gas Key

- Gas Key Hardened to USGI Specifications

- Gas Key Grade 8 Hardened Fasteners

- Gas Key Staked Per Mil-Spec

- Tool Steel Extractor

- Extractor Spring

Bolt is marked "MP", M for Mag particle inspected and P for Proof Tested (High pressure tested)

Holding it in my hand, it looks like a high quality BCG to me; the staking looks great, the fit and finish looks great. A steal for the current sale price of $89.99.

Beyond that I fail to see why I should spend more money on a PSA "Premium" or a Spikes Tactical or a BCM for that matter.

Throw in a 5 cent o-ring and away you go...
4/24/2014 9:42:25 PM EDT
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Thanks for the info CompSyn.  I just ordered several of the 5.56 HPT/MPI M-16 Bolt Carrier Group sku 46284.
4/25/2014 3:11:37 PM EDT
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hmm.. so comp, maybe make a definitive bcg thread? :)
4/25/2014 5:28:31 PM EDT
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hmm.. so comp, maybe make a definitive bcg thread? :)
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Okay! I just posted up a definitive bcg thread -> http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_301/248955_.html&page=1

How did you get your definitive PSA Lower thread in the sticky?
4/25/2014 6:45:15 PM EDT
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Okay! I just posted up a definitive bcg thread -> http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_301/248955_.html&page=1

How did you get your definitive PSA Lower thread in the sticky?
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hmm.. so comp, maybe make a definitive bcg thread? :)


Okay! I just posted up a definitive bcg thread -> http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_301/248955_.html&page=1

How did you get your definitive PSA Lower thread in the sticky?


i had to get the thread listed with pictures and all information then beg for weeks to get it stickeyed lol
4/26/2014 8:36:13 PM EDT
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Does the 5.56 HPT/MPI M-16 Bolt Carrier Group sku 46284 have an extractor spring insert?  I assumed it had no o-ring but I have several of those.  I should have found out about the insert before I ordered though because I don't want to have to make a separate order and pay shipping for some little extractor spring inserts!