Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Rifles and Shotguns > Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifles
o

Notices

Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifles Dedicated to the Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Rifles


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-19-2012, 07:28 PM
oneyeopn's Avatar
oneyeopn oneyeopn is offline
Member
New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group  
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Ford, Ks
Posts: 4,216
Likes: 5,343
Liked 2,270 Times in 1,273 Posts
Default New Bolt Carrier Group

I am looking for a BCG for my new build. I know I should be able to find one that doesnt cost half of what my sport cost brand new. Somehow the parts and pieces arent adding up...I read all these posts about people being able to build there AR cheaper than you can buy a sport for....that is serious BS, I have been looking. the cheapest I can find is an SI from Midway for $110 dollars so if anyone can tell me where to find one cheaper I would appreciate it.
__________________
Grover Oathkeeper
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #2  
Old 06-19-2012, 09:18 PM
TangoFoxtrot's Avatar
TangoFoxtrot TangoFoxtrot is offline
US Veteran
New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group  
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Nowhereville, USA
Posts: 767
Likes: 139
Liked 315 Times in 191 Posts
Default

Be causious of distributors who say "they have" when "they don't" just false advertise and want to back order (bait and switch). I just went throught this with two dealers this week. Midway, Brownells, and Primary Arms are all top shelf dealers.

Last edited by TangoFoxtrot; 06-20-2012 at 05:56 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-19-2012, 09:25 PM
KeithR KeithR is offline
Member
New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group  
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 223
Likes: 112
Liked 71 Times in 44 Posts
Default

Have you tried Bravo Co. ?
AR-15, M16, M4, Bolt Carrier Groups
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-19-2012, 09:40 PM
JaPes's Avatar
JaPes JaPes is offline
Member
New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NW Suburbs, Illinois
Posts: 4,013
Likes: 3,272
Liked 3,961 Times in 1,871 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by oneyeopn View Post
I am looking for a BCG for my new build. I know I should be able to find one that doesnt cost half of what my sport cost brand new. Somehow the parts and pieces arent adding up...I read all these posts about people being able to build there AR cheaper than you can buy a sport for....that is serious BS, I have been looking. the cheapest I can find is an SI from Midway for $110 dollars so if anyone can tell me where to find one cheaper I would appreciate it.
Grover,

I ran into the same conundrum. I think the key to building an AR15 within the same price range as the 15-Sport is to buy a complete upper, not piece one together.

What's your budget? For $175, you can get a complete nickel boron finished BCG.
__________________
-John
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-20-2012, 01:51 PM
oneyeopn's Avatar
oneyeopn oneyeopn is offline
Member
New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group  
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Ford, Ks
Posts: 4,216
Likes: 5,343
Liked 2,270 Times in 1,273 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JaPes View Post
Grover,

I ran into the same conundrum. I think the key to building an AR15 within the same price range as the 15-Sport is to buy a complete upper, not piece one together.

What's your budget? For $175, you can get a complete nickel boron finished BCG.
That is about the price range I am looking at but I have been told to check out SI brand BCG's
__________________
Grover Oathkeeper
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-20-2012, 03:54 PM
Capt Crunch's Avatar
Capt Crunch Capt Crunch is offline
Member
New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 321
Likes: 79
Liked 105 Times in 55 Posts
Default

For what you are going to spend, I would go a little extra and get the Nickle Boron, I hear they are just amazing.
__________________
This Signature is too Short!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 06-20-2012, 04:04 PM
WPWarhawk's Avatar
WPWarhawk WPWarhawk is offline
Member
New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group  
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Posts: 649
Likes: 293
Liked 570 Times in 198 Posts
Default

$110 is a good price for a BCG. You can usually find a few, new or used, over on the equipment exchange at ar15.com
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #8  
Old 06-22-2012, 01:13 PM
The_Soviet The_Soviet is offline
Member
New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group  
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3
Likes: 1
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

On the BCG topic, does anyone have any opinions on the TiN coated BCG's? I'm considering going with a chrome group for easier cleaning but haven't heard much about the titanium nitride coating. I'm not certain if it's worth considering.
I'm using the M&P for 3 gun competitions and target shooting, so I put a good amount of lead downrange every month. The chrome carrier group would be nice since it is easier to clean. If anyone has any input, it would be greatly appreciated.

Sent from my Zio using Tapatalk 2
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 06-22-2012, 04:07 PM
JaPes's Avatar
JaPes JaPes is offline
Member
New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NW Suburbs, Illinois
Posts: 4,013
Likes: 3,272
Liked 3,961 Times in 1,871 Posts
Default

IMO, if all your primary goal is easier cleaning just get a CAT M4 tool for $30.




Insert & scrape off fouling.


Solvent moistened patch to wipe it out.


Scrape off carbon fouling off the bolt tail in 4 full revolutions.


Clean off the firing pin.

If your primary goal is trying to use less/no lube, then some of those exotic coatings claim better inherent lubricity than standard coating.
__________________
-John

Last edited by JaPes; 06-22-2012 at 07:08 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #10  
Old 06-22-2012, 05:06 PM
The_Soviet The_Soviet is offline
Member
New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group New Bolt Carrier Group  
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3
Likes: 1
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Good deal. That would certainly save me a considerable amount of money too. Thanks!

Sent from my Zio using Tapatalk 2
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Bolt carrier group bp231986 Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 7 10-13-2018 12:03 PM
223 Bolt Carrier Group nickacf7 WANTED to Buy 3 05-06-2013 03:42 PM
S&W M&P M16 Bolt Carrier Group C4IGrant Accessories/Misc - For Sale or Trade 0 05-02-2013 08:43 AM
Bolt Carrier Group Coatings LbulletM Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifles 16 12-07-2012 11:37 AM
M&P15 Bolt carrier group question dexterk Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifles 9 02-05-2012 10:40 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:07 PM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)