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Jellybean
01-09-20, 01:42
Long story short;
Had a spare bolt and some related small parts, wanted to turn into complete bolt. Said "oh, I'll just run over to BCM get a carrier and firing/cam pin, and stick it in and voila! Complete bolt!"
Go to BCM, suddenly no carriers.
Got to several vendors (BCM/Ranier/G&R/Primary/Aim/etc); no standalone carriers of any brand.

Seems like all anyone offers any more are complete bolts, OR the actual bolt/FP/CP, in fact there's still plenty of standalone bolts, but no-one seems to offer standalone carriers anymore.

Not that I'm complaining, BUT...what gives?
26 Inf
01-09-20, 02:09
http://www.jsesurplus.com/m16boltcarrierwithstakedkey-1.aspx

http://www.jsesurplus.com/m16milspecphosphatecarrierstrippednokey.aspx
Circle_10
01-09-20, 05:02
I've been needing a standalone carrier too but haven't gotten around to picking one up. I do recall that Sons of Liberty sells just the carrier itself. Although IIRC the photo shows a semi-auto carrier, but while I'm guessing it's probably just an outdated stock photo or something it might be worth verifying with them that what they have in stock are indeed FA profile carriers.
Wake27
01-09-20, 05:57
Lots of people sell new take offs on TOS, especially KAC after they upgrade to a sandcutter.


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Jellybean
01-09-20, 13:06
http://www.jsesurplus.com/m16boltcarrierwithstakedkey-1.aspx

http://www.jsesurplus.com/m16milspecphosphatecarrierstrippednokey.aspx

Yes, but there is absolutely zero info on them there.
"A milspec carrier" could mean literally anything.
The picture is also of a semi-profile carrier with an UNstaked gas key, so...

There is another one there that does appear to be an auto-profile carrier, but again, no info, and only one review of dubious quality.
http://www.jsesurplus.com/m16boltcarrierwithstakedkey.aspx

I think I'll pass.
dmd08
01-09-20, 13:08
http://sionicsweaponsystems.com/store2015/bolt-carrier-group-components/33-bolt-carrier-group-hpmpi-tested-with-np3-carrier.html
AAMP84
01-09-20, 15:03
Young Mfg. offers stand alone carriers as well, though be aware that they don't stake their gas keys.
6933
01-09-20, 19:04
Toolcraft; make most other manufacturer's carriers.
AAMP84
01-09-20, 19:08
Toolcraft; make most other manufacturer's carriers.
Like who? I keep seeing guys post this without any verification.
26 Inf
01-10-20, 01:49
Yes, but there is absolutely zero info on them there.
"A milspec carrier" could mean literally anything.
The picture is also of a semi-profile carrier with an UNstaked gas key, so...

There is another one there that does appear to be an auto-profile carrier, but again, no info, and only one review of dubious quality.
http://www.jsesurplus.com/m16boltcarrierwithstakedkey.aspx

I think I'll pass.

I noticed that to, but thought maybe the picture was wrong since it said mil-spec.
6933
01-10-20, 12:25
Like who? I keep seeing guys post this without any verification.

Toolcraft promotes this right on their website. Also, IIRC, IG said they made Sionics.

Toolcraft is a .mil supplier and their carriers and bolts both have NSN's.
Circle_10
01-10-20, 12:46
If you want to go the Toolcraft route the complete BCGs sometimes go on sale so cheaply you might as well just grab one of those and have a spare bolt, firing pin, etc
AAMP84
01-10-20, 12:54
https://www.righttobear.com/Mil-Spec-Phosphate-Carrier-w-Gas-Key-p/phclc.htm

Edit: emailed RTB to confirm that these are AO Precision carriers OP
TMS951
01-10-20, 13:15
Bolts break, carries don't.

The bolt is likely the weakest part the AR15.

Bare carriers are pretty easy to find, but price wise they are a terrible value proposition compared to a full BCG.
Jellybean
01-10-20, 23:36
Bolts break, carries don't.

The bolt is likely the weakest part the AR15.

Bare carriers are pretty easy to find, but price wise they are a terrible value proposition compared to a full BCG.

I actually agree with that; I've seen some smashing deals on entire BCGs lately, I just wanted save a little $$ right now and complete the thing, since it's the "odd part out" in the spares bin.
ssc
01-11-20, 09:16
If you want to go the Toolcraft route the complete BCGs sometimes go on sale so cheaply you might as well just grab one of those and have a spare bolt, firing pin, etc


I would agree. https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Toolcraft-Black-Nitride-Bolt-Carrier-Group-AR15-M-p/tool-tooauto-011bn.htm

Cheers, Steve
Jellybean
01-19-20, 12:05
I've been needing a standalone carrier too but haven't gotten around to picking one up. I do recall that Sons of Liberty sells just the carrier itself. Although IIRC the photo shows a semi-auto carrier, but while I'm guessing it's probably just an outdated stock photo or something it might be worth verifying with them that what they have in stock are indeed FA profile carriers.

Went with the SOL carrier- emailed them to ask, and it is indeed a poor stock photo that is not the correct product. Product received is a proper M16 carrier, staked, chromed, with SOL logo.