Lantac Enhanced BCG-

[Hulkstr8]

BTJ mentions the Lantac cam pin. I got one in over Black Friday sales. Something that seems like a good idea if the fit is snug. Have to drop mine in a carrier, and I’ll try to grab dimensional measurements.

how was the fit with the domed cam pin? I was thinking about picking one up.

[JediGuy]

how was the fit with the domed cam pin? I was thinking about picking one up.

I haven’t used it. It’s still in the baggie…. So far, I’ve just been trucking along with standard, complete BCG’s so just haven’t pulled it out.

[vicious_cb]

The fact that they use NiB on their "enhanced" BCG already tells me its garbage. Id sell it or throw it into a training rifle.

Also saw they had TiN coated BCGs, guess Lantac just dropped to the low tier parts makers for me.

[Stickman]

The fact that they use NiB on their "enhanced" BCG already tells me its garbage. Id sell it or throw it into a training rifle.

Also saw they had TiN coated BCGs, guess Lantac just dropped to the low tier parts makers for me.

I'm curious as to what makes you say that. Lantac using a TiN coating isn't a big deal as they are simply making a product consumers are demanding.


All NiB coatings are not the same. Lead tungstate as the stabilizer in place of thallium sulfate results in a Gen 4 version which increases the content from 1-5% boron and 95-99% nickel, to 10% boron and 90% nickel. This also raises the Rockwell Hardness to 82, from a much lower RH of 54-70 (depending on how high the heat treat gets and what version is done.) Additionally, the newest generation of NiB is supposed to embed into the surface, as opposed to being only a top coating.

I know some people will argue there being a point to this as it is steel riding in an aluminum receiver, but we run parkerized BCG without trouble. The higher Rockwell Hardness and increased lubricity SHOULD make it easier to clean.

[vicious_cb]

I'm curious as to what makes you say that. Lantac using a TiN coating isn't a big deal as they are simply making a product consumers are demanding.


All NiB coatings are not the same. Lead tungstate as the stabilizer in place of thallium sulfate results in a Gen 4 version which increases the content from 1-5% boron and 95-99% nickel, to 10% boron and 90% nickel. This also raises the Rockwell Hardness to 82, from a much lower RH of 54-70 (depending on how high the heat treat gets and what version is done.) Additionally, the newest generation of NiB is supposed to embed into the surface, as opposed to being only a top coating.

I know some people will argue there being a point to this as it is steel riding in an aluminum receiver, but we run parkerized BCG without trouble. The higher Rockwell Hardness and increased lubricity SHOULD make it easier to clean.

For me personally its associated with lower quality parts. There's a long list of trash tier parts from mfg that offer both NiB and TiN. Could Lantac be using a different process or extra QC to ensure that their NiB process doesnt cause premature parts failure? I don't know, but based on track record of other parts mfgs who tend to choose use NiB or TiN over other coatings or platings I wouldnt waste time or energy testing them out based on history alone.

I could be wrong and maybe Lantac has a very good reason for choosing those specific coatings over NP3 or Chrome, they do make some pretty good muzzle devices from what Ive seen, but personally I tend to stay away from mfgs who use those specific coatings.

Im sure markm will chime in shortly to rant about his experiences with NiB.