warpig Joined Jul 12, 2012 Messages 1,369 Likes 245 Location SE Mass Feedback: 7 / 0 / 0 Jan 16, 2013 #1/12 Got a question for the gang. What is the difference between the 2 Bolt Carriers below? The one on top has a larger opening than the one in the bottom
Got a question for the gang. What is the difference between the 2 Bolt Carriers below? The one on top has a larger opening than the one in the bottom
N noxin Joined Aug 8, 2011 Messages 8,422 Likes 1,527 Feedback: 37 / 0 / 0 Jan 16, 2013 #2/12 oooh, I know! the top is semi-auto/ar-15 The bottom is full-auto/m-16 rated. You can tell because the m-16 is longer/stronger on the right hand side of your picture. They're both good for an AR-15
oooh, I know! the top is semi-auto/ar-15 The bottom is full-auto/m-16 rated. You can tell because the m-16 is longer/stronger on the right hand side of your picture. They're both good for an AR-15
W.E.C Joined Jul 29, 2012 Messages 8,287 Likes 4,501 Location Boston Feedback: 1 / 0 / 0 Jan 16, 2013 #3/12 winner, winner chicken dinner.
warpig Joined Jul 12, 2012 Messages 1,369 Likes 245 Location SE Mass Feedback: 7 / 0 / 0 Jan 16, 2013 #4/12 crazy fast turnaround. thank you!
N noxin Joined Aug 8, 2011 Messages 8,422 Likes 1,527 Feedback: 37 / 0 / 0 Jan 16, 2013 #5/12 I just happened to refresh and did some research on this recently as I just got into AR building.
warpig Joined Jul 12, 2012 Messages 1,369 Likes 245 Location SE Mass Feedback: 7 / 0 / 0 Jan 16, 2013 #6/12 just putting together my first! its a whole new world.
Almostelmo Joined Feb 21, 2012 Messages 1,826 Likes 317 Location MA Feedback: 20 / 0 / 0 Jan 16, 2013 #7/12 They both look busted. Send them to me and I'll dispose of them properly for you, free of charge!
warpig Joined Jul 12, 2012 Messages 1,369 Likes 245 Location SE Mass Feedback: 7 / 0 / 0 Jan 17, 2013 #8/12 Almostelmo said: They both look busted. Send them to me and I'll dispose of them properly for you, free of charge! Click to expand... Is this still the final piece to your AR puzzle?
Almostelmo said: They both look busted. Send them to me and I'll dispose of them properly for you, free of charge! Click to expand... Is this still the final piece to your AR puzzle?
Almostelmo Joined Feb 21, 2012 Messages 1,826 Likes 317 Location MA Feedback: 20 / 0 / 0 Jan 17, 2013 #9/12 warpig said: Is this still the final piece to your AR puzzle? Click to expand... Haha nope, I picked up one of the phase 5 carriers before they jacked their prices. I'm waiting on a barrel.
warpig said: Is this still the final piece to your AR puzzle? Click to expand... Haha nope, I picked up one of the phase 5 carriers before they jacked their prices. I'm waiting on a barrel.
jrobie79 Joined Nov 2, 2009 Messages 99 Likes 6 Location NH Feedback: 1 / 0 / 0 Jan 17, 2013 #10/12 I need a BCG
crazymjb Joined Mar 30, 2009 Messages 12,000 Likes 6,667 Location Green Eggs and... Feedback: 8 / 0 / 0 Jan 20, 2013 #11/12 Its not strength, the forward portion that is missing from the semi-auto one normally trips the f/a sear when the bolt goes back into battery. Mike Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
Its not strength, the forward portion that is missing from the semi-auto one normally trips the f/a sear when the bolt goes back into battery. Mike Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
Romokid NES Member Joined Oct 9, 2008 Messages 2,453 Likes 1,423 Location North Central MA Feedback: 20 / 0 / 0 Jan 21, 2013 #12/12 crazymjb said: Its not strength, the forward portion that is missing from the semi-auto one normally trips the f/a sear when the bolt goes back into battery. Mike Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Click to expand... ^^This. A lot of people run them in AR15's for the additional weight, but I think if you just use a heavier buffer with the semi BCG it would be more effective than the weight differential of the auto vs semi.
crazymjb said: Its not strength, the forward portion that is missing from the semi-auto one normally trips the f/a sear when the bolt goes back into battery. Mike Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Click to expand... ^^This. A lot of people run them in AR15's for the additional weight, but I think if you just use a heavier buffer with the semi BCG it would be more effective than the weight differential of the auto vs semi.