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anyone have the NPB bolt carrier? is it worth the $200+?
Nickel boron is I what I presume you to mean. Nickel boron bolt carrier assemblies can be easily had for $150, so it is completely worth it. I might say, at that price, there is no reason not to get an NiB bolt carrier. Black Rifle Arms also has an interesting carrier, worth checking out. Otherwise, cleaning is super easy, reliability is enhanced tenfold, and it just looks interesting and unique. If for some reason you are referring to the NP3, that is not a bad choice either, but NiB is more durable.
Saying reliability is enhanced tenfold sounds like a sales add.
If anything its a small upgrade if you get one that works
You traditionalists are more than welcome to stick with standard, military type issue components, and none of us will hold it against you. However, nickel boron is absolutely an amazing technology that has greatly enhanced the functionality of weapons. Those of use who use it, understand full well its advantages and enjoy sharing our experiences with others, so all may enjoy the privilege of enjoying nickel boron coated products. If a person chooses not to utilize it, it certainly will not hurt me, but I never want to see a person turn down nickel boron because they believe it might be a trivial upgrade.
Frankly, I would like to say that price is the only consideration in deciding whether to use NiB on a bolt carrier, but the cost is minimal when carefully shopping, so I would say that only a very tight budget and/or a lack of desire towards a shiny carrier are the only worthy concerns.
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Traditionalist.....really?
I guess you missed mu previous posts where I had a NiB BCG and it gummed up and locked up my rifle in 300rnds?
Your experience with an NiB carrier does not disqualify its advantages.
No it only highlights an actual issue someone had with it.
How many ARs have you owned, and how many had NiB parts?
Tell me, what advantage has it given you? Did your "traditional" non-NiB coated BCGs fail 10x more often? What specific functionality does it "enhance"?
And just so we're clear, I've got an AR with NiB stuff, I understand it, and while its a little easier to clean I wouldn't pay extra for it (not worth the 100% markup for FZ). I certainly wouldn't say it "greatly enhances" ANY functionality.
In short, I'd rather spend my money on an LMT enhanced BCG.