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AR15 Bolt Carrier Assembly
 
Things to consider about AR15 Bolt Carriers
Semi-auto vs. full-auto AR15 bolt carriers
  • Semi-Auto
  • AR15 bolt carrier
  • AR15 (semi-auto) bolt carriers are built to 'miss' full auto trigger parts
  • Better option in CA and other restrictive areas
  • Full-Auto
  • M16 bolt carrier
  • M16 bolt carrier is heavier
  • Have shrouded firing pin
  • 1/2 ounce the Full Auto Carrier adds is good for carbines (like different weight buffers)
  • No issues of legality (check your local laws)
AR15 gas key staking
  • The key and bolt carrier gets hit hard with hot gasses with every shot
  • Add resistance to the screws coming loose from vibration/stress
  • Loctite is not enough to hold them in place
Shrouded AR15 firing pin
  • A shrouded firing pin prevents the hammer from pushing the collar of the firing pin against the firing pin retaining pin
  • Opening the firing pin was a politically inspired modification initiated by Colt
Magnetic Particle Inspected
  • A non-destructive method for the detection of surface and sub-surface defects
  • Part has no surface flaws at the time of testing
Pressure Tested / Proof Testing
  • A test where a over pressured round is fired from a firearm or part in order to verify that the firearm or part is not defective and will not explode
Black or Blue AR15 extractor inserts
  • Blue AR15 extractor insert
  • AR15 rifle = 4 coil extractor spring and blue insert
  • Black AR15 extractor insert
  • M4 Carbine = 5 coil extractor spring and black insert
AR15 extractor O-ring
"A rubber O" ring can be added around the AR 15 extractor spring to create more tension. Used to help troubleshoot in combination with other extractor parts (spring, insert) or buffer, springs, etc to 'tune' an AR-15
Titanium AR15 firing pin
Most shooters agree the Titanium AR15 firing pin is a waste of money
   
AR15 Bolt Assembly
Very important portion of the AR platform. These are the parts that determine how well your gun will operate
Major Options – Quality Testing, Gas Key Staking, Shrouded Firing Pin
Costs $120-250
Tier One - High Pressure Testing (HPT), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
Tier Three - May need upgraded parts. May need to be upgraded
Bolt Carrier Group (BCG)
 
AR15 Bolt & Bolt Carrier Assembly Parts List:
Bolt Assembly
Bolt Carrier
Extractor
Bolt
Gas Key Assembly
Extractor Spring Assembly
Bolt Rings
Bolt Carrier Key
Extractor Pin
Bolt Cam Pin
Key Screw (x2)
Ejector
Firing Pin
Ejector Helical Spring
Firing Pin Retaining Pin
Ejector Pin
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