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Posted: 7/30/2012 11:49:15 AM EDT
| I am pretty new to the AR15 world and I am getting ready to build one for myself for the first time. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with chrome bolt carrier groups? I have heard in round about way that the chroming process can adversely effect the bolt group. I'm not sure that I believe this just think about the chroming process. Any advice that anyone could offer would be appreciated. Thanks. |
| I have never used one personnally. I don't think the extra cost justifies what you get out of it if anything. But to each their own in thre respect. If you have the extra cash and want to play around with them then thats great. I have always used good ole mil spec stuff and it works fine for me. |
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I looked for a chrome BCG at a less-than-outrageous price for a while but they were all over $220.
Seriously, it does not cost $80 to hard chrome a few pieces! I finally gave up and ordered a NiB BCG from Core15. It is outstanding. Cleanup is a joke, wipe it, lube it, reassemble it. Nothing sticks to this stuff. $170 for the BCG or $200 for the BCG plus an extended tac latch charging handle plus a NiB hammer. You can even get the CH in FDE or OD. combo The NiB hammer, paired with a standard trigger (with a polished sear face of course) is unbelievable. I immediately ordered 4 more NiB hammers from Core15 for my other rifles. Best $20 you can spend IMO. |
| NiB has taken over the coating buisness when it comes to BCG and the like. I bought a hard chromed BCG from Spikes when they weren't so expensive. If I was looking for another, I'd opt for a NiB one from any of the major players. I don't expect to function any better ttthan a standard phosphate one, but they look better and clean up easier. |
| Watch for RRA to have a sale on their BCG. For the past few years, once a year their chrome BCG's are on sale for the same price as their regulars. It ain't gonna happen any time soon, what with the shortage of BCG's right now but on sale they were $130 which was a pretty good price to me. |
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Watch for RRA to have a sale on their BCG. For the past few years, once a year their chrome BCG's are on sale for the same price as their regulars. It ain't gonna happen any time soon, what with the shortage of BCG's right now but on sale they were $130 which was a pretty good price to me. +1. If you can afford to wait for this, its worth it. I got one from them last year for this price and love it. Clean up is easy and function is perfect. I would like to try the NiB treated bcg though. I am always looking for something to be more durable or easier to clean. I guess I get more lazy as I get older, but I am always wanting to have a gun that will work when/if things get difficult, and these types of products move me closer to having that kind of dependability. |
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