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11-20-2009, 09:56 PM
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#1 | | Senior Member
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Guys & Gals,
I am in the need of your knowledge. What is the deal with the chrome bolts/bolt carrier groups ?
Larry O
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11-20-2009, 10:09 PM
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From what I've heard they are easier to clean and don't give you as many problems because they dont collect nearly as much residue. That being said I have never had any problems with the regular ones. Our CRT team does not use them nor does the local S/O SWAT
I think they are just for looks or a waste of money.
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11-20-2009, 10:54 PM
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More corrosion resistance, easier to clean, look spiffy, too.
Jim
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11-20-2009, 11:05 PM
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What they said...easier to clean, looks cool, costs more. Unless you're shooting 500rds a weekend and buying the cheapest old boxes of Wolf you can find, spend the money on ammo and beer instead.
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11-20-2009, 11:11 PM
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There's even titanium bolts and bolt carrier groups.
If I can, I think I'd like to get and try at least a chrome one anyhow...A tad pricey...
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11-21-2009, 10:30 AM
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The actual reason is M16s and M4s have it so the bolt and carrier can withstand sustained fire for longer periods of time. Now they're made for semi-auto rifles that really don't need it. However, if I were made of money, I'd probably still buy them.
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11-21-2009, 03:06 PM
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Larry , look back to the 1960's and see the problems with the first run of M16's.
Chrome is your friend.
John
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11-21-2009, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by privateer  Larry , look back to the 1960's and see the problems with the first run of M16's.
Chrome is your friend.
John | Wasn't that problem just for the bore and chamber?
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11-21-2009, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by privateer Larry , look back to the 1960's and see the problems with the first run of M16's.
Chrome is your friend.
John | John,
I do recall that a chrome bolt and/or bolt carrier was initially used, not sure why it was discontinued. Was it a monetary or metallurgical reason? The reason why I ask is because I have one in my newest build and want to make sure there isn't something I am missing in the rationale and safety department.
I've also found discussions whereas people are talking about the hardness of chrome vs. the receiver ... and that's pretty much a wash.
Any additional insight is greatly appreciated ...
Larry O
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11-22-2009, 10:10 AM
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Chrome carriers and bolts is just bling, bling, and has no use in the AR. Bores and chambers are a different story.
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