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Thread: New guy with a bolt carrier question

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    Thanks for making a new guy feel welcome and for all the input!

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    My guess is since you have an unshrouded bolt carrier (as in you can see the whole back half of the firing pin) the top/forward edge of the hammer is getting bound up on the firing pin.

    Edit: To answer your question. No that is not normal for a regular AR15. Having an unshrouded carrier causes undue stress and wear on your firing pin. If possible (because AR10s are all a rule unto themselves) Id get a regular carrier.
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    Does anyone have pics of shrouded vs unshrouded for him? I wouldn't buy a new BCG unless it's a duty weapon. These 7.62 BCG's cost a damn fortune. It would bug the snot out of me though. I like to check my chamber often so it sucks to have to dump the round to get there.

    Good luck with your new weapon. Welcome.

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    New guy with a bolt carrier question

    Its a piston gun, so just buying any old Carrier will be a no-go.

    Op, it appears this is a Ruger design issue. However there is a thread somewhere with the exact same rifle having run thousands of rounds. I'd say don't worry and enjoy your rifle.


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    Last edited by JC5188; 01-25-17 at 09:04.

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    Leave it to Ruger to use a legacy carrier design. The face of your G2S hammer looks like it might be worn beyond what the round count on your rifle actually is although it could be lighting.

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    Last edited by M Sadler; 01-25-17 at 10:48.

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    Thanks all. I'm just going to keep shooting the heck out of it. For a first AR, it has been a lot of fun.

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