Would you chose Colt BCG over BCM?

[spacemanvic]

Found someone selling Colt G.I. M16A1 & A2 Complete Bolt Carrier Assembly that have been converted to AR15 use.

Would you chose this over a bcg from BCM? Why or why not?

[The_War_Wagon]

By "converted," does that mean, "lightened - as in, the firing pin shroud replaced, metal removed, et.al.?

IF that's the case, I'd say "NO!" Get the BCM (I have two of 'em), and get a better deal!

[spacemanvic]

this is the BCG

[The_War_Wagon]

this is the BCG

Looking at that ad, I'd say "NO." It's been modified to a semi-auto carrier; you'd be better served by the actual F/A BCM carrier.

First off, you know it's NEW, not, used, with Lord only knows what kind of round count, metal fatigue, etc.

Secondly, the REAL f/a carrier IS perfectly legal (NOT an illegal part, vis-a-vis BATmen regulations) in your semi-auto.

Third, the f/a carrier is heavier, increasing dwell time when a round is fired, leading to a smoother cycling of the rifle.

Go with the BCM.

[harold63]

Looking at that ad, I'd say "NO." It's been modified to a semi-auto carrier; you'd be better served by the actual F/A BCM carrier.

First off, you know it's NEW, not, used, with Lord only knows what kind of round count, metal fatigue, etc.

Secondly, the REAL f/a carrier IS perfectly legal (NOT an illegal part, vis-a-vis BATmen regulations) in your semi-auto.

Third, the f/a carrier is heavier, increasing dwell time when a round is fired, leading to a smoother cycling of the rifle.

Go with the BCM.

This is all I would need to know to decide.

[victory]

Just so you know, the FailZero BCG isn't that much more money. Splurge.

[spacemanvic]

Just so you know, the FailZero BCG isn't that much more money. Splurge.

Where are you finding it for "not much more"? I am spending $130 for the BCM bcg, FZ wants $250.

[ungawa]

If I trusted them enough I would call and see if they are milling them inhouse. They may have some unmilled. But I'm not sure I trust them. I might have a friend of mine call them. If they are new, stock Colts then they are defintely worth $100 in unmodified form and I would pick up two.

[spacemanvic]

If I trusted them enough I would call and see if they are milling them inhouse. They may have some unmilled. But I'm not sure I trust them. I might have a friend of mine call them. If they are new, stock Colts then they are defintely worth $100 in unmodified form and I would pick up two.

I actually do know the place (its about 5 miles from my mothers house) and I know someone who works there.

They mill them in-house (Sarco's specializes in reconditioning antique and military firearms). The BCGs were originally on M16A1 and A2s, so not new. Thinking Im saving up for either BCM or DD bcg.....

[ScotsGuards]

If you are contemplating purchasing ANYTHING from Sarco, BEWARE!!! They will screw you eventualy. Lying employees, thieving managment and poor service response.

If you can find a full Colt carrier, get it. Just get it elsewhere.