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    Is the coating on top of chrome lining? My Sionics NP3 bcg has 1587 rounds through it, no issues. I could take a picture if anyone would like, but it'll be limited by the Galaxy S7's camera.

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    Under mediocre lighting, I wasn't able to capture a good image, but it "seems" like it's chromed under the NP3.

    I may pull out some additional gear tomorrow to try again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by grizzman View Post
    The interior of mine is NP3. It's also at least 1/2 gone at the forward portion, with less than 250 rounds fired. I didn't notice it at all the last time I cleaned it.
    How were you able to determine that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MegademiC View Post
    How were you able to determine that?
    I've seen that happen on NiB carriers from WMD. I wouldn't be surprised if it happens with NP3 carriers as well.

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    The carrier's NP3 has a slight gold color to it, which is obviously different from the chrome-looking color that appears to be below it. I can feel the edge between the NP3 with a relatively sharp pick, so it doesn't seem to just be polished.





    Yes, I will be contacting Sionics.....now that I have photos.
    Last edited by grizzman; 11-26-18 at 12:57.

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    Looks just like the Nickel Boron carriers that I've seen. I will be sticking with carriers that are chromed internally.
    Last edited by 556Cliff; 11-26-18 at 13:27.

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    Thanks for the pics. I can't tell for sure but it doesnt look like chrome because it looks too shiny. Chrome plating, atleast the kind used inside of carriers, looks more like dull/matte grey. Kinda like this:

    Last edited by vicious_cb; 11-26-18 at 13:38.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vicious_cb View Post
    Thanks for the pics. I can't tell for sure but it doesnt look like chrome because it looks too shiny. Chrome plating, atleast the kind used inside of carriers, looks more like dull/matte grey. Kinda like this:
    Could it be from the gas rings? I know that you can polish chrome plating to give it a shiny finish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AAMP84 View Post
    Could it be from the gas rings? I know that you can polish chrome plating to give it a shiny finish.
    The flaking area shown in the above pictures doesn't contact the gas rings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 556Cliff View Post
    Looks just like the Nickel Boron carriers that I've seen. I will be sticking with carriers that are chromed internally.
    This is my only AR15 carrier that isn't phosphated and chrome lined. I doubt I will be getting any more.

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