Mr. LaRue, any chance of a BCG anytime soon?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Mr. LaRue, any chance of a BCG anytime soon?

Posted: 12/10/2016 5:50:43 PM EDT

I'm currently building an SPR, and the last piece of the puzzle is the BCG, I still haven't decided on one yet. But I'm a little surprised there isn't one offered by LaRue. I think it would be awesome to have a BCG with a nice Armadillo engraved in it.

Posted: 12/10/2016 6:23:30 PM EDT

[#1]

You've done it now. Long story on LaRue public bcg offering.

Posted: 12/10/2016 6:28:48 PM EDT

[#2]

Need an LT BCG? You're gonna have to order a rifle.

Posted: 12/10/2016 6:46:16 PM EDT

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You've done it now. Long story on LaRue public bcg offering.

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Uh oh.

Posted: 12/10/2016 6:46:50 PM EDT

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Need an LT BCG? You're gonna have to order a rifle.

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I absolutely would love to, unfortunately I can't swing that much.

Posted: 12/10/2016 9:21:24 PM EDT

[#5]

Come on Mark. A chrome LT BCG is what I need to finish off my 20" stealth.

Posted: 12/10/2016 10:53:10 PM EDT

[#6]

Make it exclusive. Only a select few.

Hell, just pick a few from here and IM them.

Or the buildAR list.

Posted: 12/10/2016 11:03:57 PM EDT

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Make it exclusive. Only a select few.

Hell, just pick a few from here and IM them.

Or the buildAR list.

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I like this idea. Let's say, the first 5 people in this thread perhaps?

Posted: 12/10/2016 11:27:25 PM EDT

[#8]

Its come up before, gotta order a stealth or better to get a BCG now a days

Posted: 12/15/2016 4:31:43 AM EDT

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Make it exclusive. Only a select few.

Hell, just pick a few from here and IM them. <img src=http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/smiley_smartass.gif border=0 align=middle>

Or the buildAR list. <img src=http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Yeah, I want one or two. That'd be nice!

Posted: 12/15/2016 5:43:09 AM EDT

[#10]

I love the LT BCG that comes with the rifles. If they offered them stand alone, I'd put one in every non-LT rifle I own. Even if it's just the carrier and staked key.

Posted: 12/15/2016 1:02:58 PM EDT

[#11]

Every year or two this comes up. It hasn't happened yet (again)

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LaRue used to sell 'em. Good price, too. Only problem was, they had no HPT/MPI markings on the bolts, etc. People began asking "where did you get those?" "Who makes those?" "Are they MPI/HPT?" Well, Mark answers with his typical "

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But that's not good enough. A lot of people are now on this "What is this kit you are selling" band-wagon.

Shits up a few threads, gets a bunch of childishness going on.

Finally, Mark pretty much says "Fuck you guys" and takes his ball and goes home. He calls the BCG's "Texas Spec" instead of releasing any data on the BCG's at any point, takes them off his website, and includes them in complete guns ONLY, at this point.

It had the effect of turning LaRue fans against those who questioned the unmarked gear, which then led to a bit more childishness, and finally when the smoke settled, and a few years went by, we now see a thread or two like this pop up "Hey, can I buy a LaRue BCG?".

No.

Posted: 12/15/2016 1:33:35 PM EDT

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Regarding the "Texas Spec" BCG, they are military contract BCG's. No markings. The last one I saw had a beveled ejector, which is unique, and was also included in the last batch of contract BCG's I saw for FN that had an over-run.

Posted: 12/15/2016 2:14:59 PM EDT

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Regarding the "Texas Spec" BCG, they are military contract BCG's. No markings. The last one I saw had a beveled ejector, which is unique, and was also included in the last batch of contract BCG's I saw for FN that had an over-run.

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Now I'm going to have to go and look at mine for the bevel just because I'm curious.

Great recap above.

Posted: 12/15/2016 2:33:29 PM EDT

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Every year or two this comes up. It hasn't happened yet (again)

Re-cap...

LaRue used to sell 'em. Good price, too. Only problem was, they had no HPT/MPI markings on the bolts, etc. People began asking "where did you get those?" "Who makes those?" "Are they MPI/HPT?" Well, Mark answers with his typical "

"

But that's not good enough. A lot of people are now on this "What is this kit you are selling" band-wagon.

Shits up a few threads, gets a bunch of childishness going on.

Finally, Mark pretty much says "Fuck you guys" and takes his ball and goes home. He calls the BCG's "Texas Spec" instead of releasing any data on the BCG's at any point, takes them off his website, and includes them in complete guns ONLY, at this point.

It had the effect of turning LaRue fans against those who questioned the unmarked gear, which then led to a bit more childishness, and finally when the smoke settled, and a few years went by, we now see a thread or two like this pop up "Hey, can I buy a LaRue BCG?".

No.

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I appreciate the recap, as you can see by my join date I probably wasn't around when all of this went down. That sucks though, I think it would be neat. Especially with an engraved Dillo in it.

Posted: 12/15/2016 11:01:45 PM EDT

[#15]

I bought one back in the day. I put the bolt in the grip of my PredatAR. Still have the bolt carrier rolled up in the paper they sent it to me in. I will probably use it in an upper build at some point. But I would buy a chrome one in a heart beat if Larue started selling them.

Posted: 12/16/2016 4:21:09 AM EDT

[#16]

Yay for an accidental doubletap.

I'll add to it though.

The beveled ejector was tested and it has been shown that brass shavings and fouling are more likely to enter the ejector tunnel when it is utilized. It was meant to prevent brass shaving, but most brass shaving comes from the extractor shelf. I am not a beveled ejector fan. But I've also had normal ejector tunnels foul and turn my weapon into a, double feeding beast.

Posted: 12/16/2016 4:23:04 AM EDT

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Now I'm going to have to go and look at mine for the bevel just because I'm curious.

Great recap above.

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I am not saying they all have it, just that they are contract bcgs, and that a run a few years ago shared this component with a run for FN. I am willing to bet they are not a single source item for LaRue. They probably just buy whatever is currently in the works for a .mil contract. Nothing wrong with that. It's cheap and insures good kit. It was that beveled ejector that tipped me off, though.

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:03:58 AM EDT

[#18]

JohnDough, that was a really interesting story. Having an unusually loyal fanbase can be aggravating at times

Posted: 12/16/2016 5:20:03 AM EDT

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JohnDough, that was a really interesting story. Having an unusually loyal fanbase can be aggravating at times

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Every company has their own cache and marketing scheme. I tend to ignore it and just buy what gear works best for me. However, I think if LaRue had said "These are mil-spec BCG's from a contract over-run" instead of stonewalling and then calling them "Texas Spec BCG's", there would have been FAR LESS "Can I buy a LaRue BCG?!" sentiment, so I think he played his cards right, as far as branding goes. Who am I to judge a profitable enterprise in 'Murica?

Posted: 12/16/2016 12:23:28 PM EDT

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Every company has their own cache and marketing scheme. I tend to ignore it and just buy what gear works best for me. However, I think if LaRue had said "These are mil-spec BCG's from a contract over-run" instead of stonewalling and then calling them "Texas Spec BCG's", there would have been FAR LESS "Can I buy a LaRue BCG?!" sentiment, so I think he played his cards right, as far as branding goes. Who am I to judge a profitable enterprise in 'Murica?

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Texas Spec sounds better than Mil Spec to people living in Texas, but we're easily distracted by shiny things with little Texas outlines on them, so what do we know?

Posted: 12/16/2016 1:21:24 PM EDT

[#21]

Yeah, I would pay a premium price in a heartbeat if they offered them up for a limited time. Simply cause I want one. I know nothing is wrong with the one that came in my Stealth upper.
I want the shiny one with the Texas logo. Extra premium paid if it had a dillo instead.

Posted: 12/16/2016 1:21:54 PM EDT

[#22]

I bought one years ago and pulled the bolt out and put it in my parts box as I only needed the carrier at the time. I just checked it and it is marked MP.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:08:29 PM EDT

[#23]

I keep this one around. I'm thinking about using it if that RO upper shows up, one day.

Posted: 12/16/2016 6:24:04 PM EDT

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I keep this one around. I'm thinking about using it if that RO upper shows up, one day.

https://i.imgur.com/SY4P9IE.jpg

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Dude. That just got my jimmies ruffled. I am beyond jealous.

Posted: 12/17/2016 12:12:54 PM EDT

[#25]

I have a chrome BCg I don't use from one of the extra uppers I bought.

Posted: 12/17/2016 12:41:41 PM EDT

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I have a chrome BCg I don't use from one of the extra uppers I bought.

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your inbox is about to be flooded

Posted: 12/18/2016 4:34:37 PM EDT

[#27]

Got my Texas spec BCG, about 5 and a half years ago, still running strong with thousands of rounds on it.

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