Been Wanting a Nickel Boron BCG ?

[2ADMNLOVER]

PSA has them for $ 169.99 as a daily deal as long as they last , better hurry .

Palmetto State Armory 5.56 Full Auto Nickel Boron BCG

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

They've been up for a little while now. I'm just not sure nickel boron is worth the extra $60. Still pacing in my hallway trying to decide. All 5 of my regular M16 BCG's have yet to fail me.

 

[Pughead]

It really boils down to how much you hate cleaning your rifles. Is it worth $60 to you?

 

[M67]

It really boils down to how much you hate cleaning your rifles. Is it worth $60 to you?

You're supposed to clean your rifles?

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

It really boils down to how much you hate cleaning your rifles. Is it worth $60 to you?

If that's what it comes down to, no. I'm a perfectionist when it comes to cleaning anyhow.

 

[gregkl]

I'll probably get one for my next build. I would like to know who coats them for PSA.

Unfortunately I know just enough about coating steel to not want to take a chance on just anyone who decides to jump on the NiBo bandwagon.

 

[Pughead]

I've had both, both ran great. If you are good at maintaining your guns don't bother. If not, get one. Don't know who PSA gets them from (probably whoever has them at the time) but Failzero and spike's (same thing) and WMD are all good.

 

[ljk]

Aimsurplus has been selling their house bran NiB BCG for a while at $130, currently sold out thou.

 

[bwframe]

What about this brand sold by Botach? $130:

Kley-Zion M16/M4 5.56mm & 7.62mm Nickel Boron Complete Bolt Carrier Groups - Botach

 

[Pughead]

Don't know about that brand, but it's staked. That's got to count for something, right? (also from the pic it looks like a WMD)

 

[M67]

$180 for a 7.62 nickel boron BCG? For that price....I don't know if I could trust it but that's just me

 

[gregkl]

I caught a "sale" on my last one. It was a WMD for $192, tax and all. For me it was worth it. I am pretty anal about keeping my firearms clean, but I am getting better! lol.

It's not like you can just take any old BCG and dip it in a bucket of Nickel Boron and let it drip dry. There is a lot of work that needs to be done to have some insurance that it will adhere and stay adhered to the steel. You also have to make sure the dimensions are correct after adding the coating.

I don't think they are necessary, but I like them and I think the added lubricity of the coating may make it cycle smoother. Easier to clean is nice too.

Plus, they look cool!

I would only buy a WMD or a Fail Zero. I would buy the Fail Zero at Botach for $170 if I was ready for it.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Unfortunately I know just enough about coating steel to not want to take a chance on just anyone who decides to jump on the NiBo bandwagon.

I don't either but I've always heard good things about PSA products and customer service .

I've heard their shipping can suck but otherwise they're GTG .

 

[bwframe]

I have been blessed with zero BCG problems to date. How does one determine good from bad? Do they work poorly from the beginning? If they work well from the beginning, do "bad ones" show signs of problems or just start not working?

 

[wsenefeld]

Personally I'd buy the WMD for $180 from https://www.primaryarms.com/WMD-NIB-X-Nickle-Boron-Bolt-Carrier-Group-No-Ham-p/nibxbcg-0001.htm

I've asked PSA multiple times on their arfcom page and their facebook page to explain what process they use to coat their bcg. Never gotten a response.

Would you buy a bcg without knowing if the bolt was c158, 8620, 9130, etc? Why buy nickel boron if they aren't properly applying the coating that people pay so much extra for?

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Would you buy a bcg without knowing if the bolt was c158, 8620, 9130, etc? Why buy nickel boron if they aren't properly applying the coating that people pay so much extra for?

STOP POSTING THIS CRAP !!!!!! You're making me second guess my purchase , lol .

FWIW , the bolts are C158 , IDK how they are coated .

I'll be trying out two of them within the next few weeks and I'll post up how it goes . One will be in a 5.56 and the other will be in a 300 Blk rifle .

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

I have been blessed with zero BCG problems to date.

Do you have a PSA NB BCG or just a regular one .

 

[gregkl]

Personally I'd buy the WMD for $180 from https://www.primaryarms.com/WMD-NIB-X-Nickle-Boron-Bolt-Carrier-Group-No-Ham-p/nibxbcg-0001.htm

Thanks! I'll add them to my shopping list. I got my upper and lower from them and will probably get my trigger from them the next time they run a sale.

 

[bwframe]

Do you have a PSA NB BCG or just a regular one .

Just parkerized.

I'm considering investing in one of these coated BCGs as a backup and or next build. As noted above, I haven't really researched the particulars of what makes them good and bad and how or whether one can work that out?

 

[Airborne33]

I have both bolt carriers. One from PSA and one from WMD. The WMD's finish has mostly worn off after shooting less than 1000 rounds. I do use a suppressor though, which makes things a bit more dirty. I've put less rounds on the PSA, but the finish seems to be holding up better. Both work fine though. Given a chance to go back, I wouldn't make the recommendation to buy one at all. They do not provide functionality, and regular bolt carrier groups will fire fine for hundreds or even a thousand rounds. It only makes cleaning a bit faster... as long as the finish doesn't burn off.