AR-15 BCG

desertstormvet · January 27, 2015, 09:03 PM

I have an all factory Colt LE6920 SOCOM...and one of my pals is trying to convince me that I need a NiB BCG. Other than being easier to clean, are there any other advantages to either a NiB or Chrome BCG? If so, who's the best value?

Mobuck · January 27, 2015, 09:49 PM

I need a NiB BCG.

I don't think so. How much do you expect to shoot?

Dragline45 · January 27, 2015, 10:29 PM

Stick with the one you have it's perfectly fine.

skizzums · January 27, 2015, 10:35 PM

I think they look nice and if was to build another AR, I would get one if only a 20 or so difference in cost. it would e nice to be able to visually see all the dirt as well as being easier to clean. I don't think anyone needs one though, maybe if you were big into slide-fires or shooting 500 rounds a session, it may be nice to have the better lubrication qualities. I have 3 basic bolts with probably around 5k spread across them, I haven't had a broken anything ever.

rcase1234 · January 27, 2015, 10:50 PM

Why fix it if it ain't broken

SVTCobra306 · January 27, 2015, 11:52 PM

It's either a "bell" or a "whistle", take your pick. The one that your rifle came with is fine. If you want to save a little cleaning time and that is worth the money to you, buy it.

Mobuck · January 28, 2015, 08:18 AM

I've used nickel boron BCG's in a couple of "slick side" uppers. My logic was that those don't have the dust cover so are more likely to collect dirt if over lubed. Since those uppers are meant for target type use, they may get used harder for short periods of time and the NiB may be easier to clean after such use. I bought them in a bulk purchase so they weren't significantly more expensive than other good quality BCG's. They look nice in a slick side upper but looks don't automatically make things work better.

desertstormvet · January 28, 2015, 09:41 PM

Thanks all...you solved my "need" and I'm sticking with what I have!

cryogenic419 · January 29, 2015, 05:29 AM

If you are worried about ease of cleaning go buy a ultrasonic cleaner from Harbor Freight, they make quick work of cleaning the BCG.

peggysue · January 29, 2015, 06:22 PM

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January 27, 2015, 09:03 PM	#1
desertstormvet Member Join Date: May 26, 2013 Posts: 60	AR-15 BCG I have an all factory Colt LE6920 SOCOM...and one of my pals is trying to convince me that I need a NiB BCG. Other than being easier to clean, are there any other advantages to either a NiB or Chrome BCG? If so, who's the best value?

January 27, 2015, 10:35 PM	#4
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	I think they look nice and if was to build another AR, I would get one if only a 20 or so difference in cost. it would e nice to be able to visually see all the dirt as well as being easier to clean. I don't think anyone needs one though, maybe if you were big into slide-fires or shooting 500 rounds a session, it may be nice to have the better lubrication qualities. I have 3 basic bolts with probably around 5k spread across them, I haven't had a broken anything ever. __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

January 27, 2015, 11:52 PM	#6
SVTCobra306 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Posts: 434	It's either a "bell" or a "whistle", take your pick. The one that your rifle came with is fine. If you want to save a little cleaning time and that is worth the money to you, buy it. __________________ Former US Army Paratrooper (1/509th PIR and 2nd BCT 82nd ABN DIV) 2 time OIF Veteran NRA Certified RSO/CRSO NRA Certified Pistol Instructor

January 27, 2015, 09:49 PM	#2
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	I need a NiB BCG. I don't think so. How much do you expect to shoot?

January 27, 2015, 10:29 PM	#3
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	Stick with the one you have it's perfectly fine.

January 27, 2015, 10:50 PM	#5
rcase1234 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 407	Why fix it if it ain't broken

January 28, 2015, 08:18 AM	#7
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	I've used nickel boron BCG's in a couple of "slick side" uppers. My logic was that those don't have the dust cover so are more likely to collect dirt if over lubed. Since those uppers are meant for target type use, they may get used harder for short periods of time and the NiB may be easier to clean after such use. I bought them in a bulk purchase so they weren't significantly more expensive than other good quality BCG's. They look nice in a slick side upper but looks don't automatically make things work better.

January 28, 2015, 09:41 PM	#8
desertstormvet Member Join Date: May 26, 2013 Posts: 60	Thanks all...you solved my "need" and I'm sticking with what I have!

January 29, 2015, 05:29 AM	#9
cryogenic419 Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 569	If you are worried about ease of cleaning go buy a ultrasonic cleaner from Harbor Freight, they make quick work of cleaning the BCG.

January 29, 2015, 06:22 PM	#10
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	http://aresarmor.com/store/Item/nick..._carrier_group