BCM VS Colt BCG

[SFW]

I’m getting ready to pick up a few spare bolt carrier groups for the safe. I have two BCM rifles that have never given me any issues in the six years that I have had them. I also have a Colt 6920 that has run great as well. So my question is this… is the Colt BCG worth an extra $50 over the BCM?


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[georgeib]

No, it isn't.

[markm]

I'd keep the OEM parts in the Guns and scoop up the Microbest or AO precision BCGs for spares. They're both TDP/Mil Spec. I've been running the AO BCG in my SOCOM every week for the last 6 months or so, and it's a champ. Was $79 over the holiday sale.

My only NO GO is any non mil spec metals or finishes. (Nitride, NiB, etc)

That said, if you really want OEM, the BCM BCG QC process is pretty solid, and I'd just stop there. (I love my Colts, but not for $50 more)

[Patrin]

My only NO GO is any non mil spec metals or finishes. (Nitride, NiB, etc)

My Armalite has a Nitride BCG and it's damn easy to clean. Holds MG lube just fine. I've been impressed with it @ 3K so far. Just a data point.

[GH41]

Colt isn't what it used to be.

[veeklog]

I'd keep the OEM parts in the Guns and scoop up the Microbest or AO precision BCGs for spares. They're both TDP/Mil Spec. I've been running the AO BCG in my SOCOM every week for the last 6 months or so, and it's a champ. Was $79 over the holiday sale.

My only NO GO is any non mil spec metals or finishes. (Nitride, NiB, etc)

That said, if you really want OEM, the BCM BCG QC process is pretty solid, and I'd just stop there. (I love my Colts, but not for $50 more)

Where did you get the AO Precision or Microbest BCG? Last AO Precision I got at Right to Bear Arms for $99

[themonk]

I have a buddy who is a lead armorer for a 3 letter agency. They used to use colts until they got a shipment where the barrel nuts were hand-tight. After that conversation, I moved on. They made great stuff and their level of QC was unparalleled but they have had too many good runs that then turn bad. How do you know if you're in one or the other?

If I was building a gun from parts I would use Sionics, DD, or SOLGW BCGs. I used to be a big fan of BCM but having to send back two BCGs for issues ended it for me. They sent me new BCGs but it was pulling teeth to get them to do it. That and the gen 3 pmag bullshit killed it for me. There are other places that make great stuff to spend my money on.

[markm]

Where did you get the AO Precision or Microbest BCG? Last AO Precision I got at Right to Bear Arms for $99

AR15discounts.com Most holidays the AO goes on sale for $79. Some people here pissed their pants because the BCG didn't have MPI markings. But they sell enough other oddball stuff that it made no sense that the BCG was not AO and milspec. They have the Micro too I think.

[DG23]

AR15discounts.com Most holidays the AO goes on sale for $79. Some people here pissed their pants because the BCG didn't have MPI markings. But they sell enough other oddball stuff that it made no sense that the BCG was not AO and milspec. They have the Micro too I think.

Mine were properly marked (bought this previous BF that we just had).



If not they would have been returned.

[titsonritz]

Where did you get the AO Precision or Microbest BCG? Last AO Precision I got at Right to Bear Arms for $99

Like mentioned they were down to $79 during the BF weekend. $89.95 is the normal price I believe.
https://ar15discounts.com/products/m...-chrome-lined/