Can I just swap out? Really that simple?
I have a BM, hope to soon own a CD - I was wanting to get a few spare parts and figured it would just be easiest to order a complete BCG and keep it handy.
Simple, right?
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Can I just swap out? Really that simple?
I have a BM, hope to soon own a CD - I was wanting to get a few spare parts and figured it would just be easiest to order a complete BCG and keep it handy.
Simple, right?
Yup, you can just swap em out. I'd stick with the full auto BCG's from Bravo Company or LMT. I bought 2 Bravo company FA BCG's as back ups. Very high quality!;)
nice. souded simple, I am glad it is.
why go full auto? what is the difference?
what brand from bravocompany?
(edit: duh, I guess BCM is bravo company?)
thanks!
Grayson,
BCM is indeed Bravo Company and is run by Paul Buffoni, a former Marine and one of the best guys and straight shooters you'd ever want to deal with.
The FA BCG is preferred as it fully shrouds the firing pin (which the standard one doesn't) and it's extra weight tends to soften the recoil cycle a bit.
thanks Wayne!
I will order from Bravocompany as I enjoy spenging $ that goes to stand-up and reputable people!
Our own Grant of G&R also is a BCM dealer.
I put a new BCM BCG in my LMT upper and it ran just fine at the rifle match yesterday.
If you go with a protected firing pin bolt carrier (m16) I think you need to upgrade your hammer as well. The old standard unprotected bolt carrier was teamed up with a hammer having a notch cut-out. Does anyone have problems running a notch cut hammer and protected firing pin bolt carrier?
Just a little piece of advice. If you are referring to bolt carrier groups- i.e. the bolt and carrier complete don't forget a good headspace gauge. Especially if you are mixing manufacturers.
Iraqgunz,
Just to clarify - you are saying I need to confirm headspace when replacing BCG?
This is good advice when you start to swap new bolts into old barrels. Ideally, you would want to get a 5.56mm "Field Gauge" from Brownells. Proper use will tell you if the headspace between the new bolt and chamber are within spec., and it's easy and the gauges are around $25.00
There was a lot of talk about this on this forum in the past and if you do a search on Headspace, you will find a lot of good info.
I ordered something from Bravo Company a while back and had a small issue with the order. I had to send something back, at first I was not happy paying the extra $5 return shipping, then when my package came back around to me Paul had tossed an extra USGI 30 rd mag into the box. More than made up for my out of pocket expense.
Pleased to do business with them, I have been looking out for a BCM thread to toss that into.
Also, before I made my order, we went back and forth on email with my asking questions about products. I got swift answers every time. Really a good place to send your dollars.
You should not have any headspace issues with putting a new bolt in a used barrel. Since the locking lugs wear both ways, headspace should be slightly tighter with a new bolt. Problems arise when you couple a used bolt with a different used barrel, because wear patterns won't be identical.
Sorry, I have to disagree. If you are swapping bolts between uppers whether they are new or used you should be checking the headspace. Of course, I repair and inspect weapons to the TM or OEM standard so maybe it's just me.
We are talking about a gauge that is not Unobtanium and fairly cheap. To me it just makes good sense.
Checking the headspace is just cheap insurance. It should not be an issue with a new bolt, but it takes a minute so there is no harm.