AR 15 Bolt Carrier Group Identification
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I also would be inclined to keep the DD over the mystery
If the Noveske is actually a Noveske, it’s no better nor worse than the DD. You won’t see any differences in shooting or longevity between the two. A “built to spec” BCG is just as good as the rest. The question is, is it really a “built to spec”? No way to know.
Also, I may be incorrect but doesn’t Noveske use the same basic BCG’s as everyone else as their “blind marked” BCG? It’s not actually made by Noveske, just sourced from a reputable manufacturer.
I have two blind marked BCG’s, one allegedly LMT, one out of a Noveske N4 upper. Both look identical and both perform equally well.
The only certainty you can bank on is that you won’t notice any difference in your shooting between the two.
Personally, go with the DD, atleast you know what it is.
Also, I may be incorrect but doesn’t Noveske use the same basic BCG’s as everyone else as their “blind marked” BCG? It’s not actually made by Noveske, just sourced from a reputable manufacturer.
I have two blind marked BCG’s, one allegedly LMT, one out of a Noveske N4 upper. Both look identical and both perform equally well.
The only certainty you can bank on is that you won’t notice any difference in your shooting between the two.
Personally, go with the DD, atleast you know what it is.
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Yes, on their website.
Actually, a "built to spec" bolt, assuming they share the same material and design/machining and heat treat, will not last as long as one that isn't. HP testing takes away pretty much half of a bolt's life from the get go.
That's why many important manufacturers are leaning away from HP testing. It's an outdated destructive bolt testing ptotocol that is meaningless with today's standards, the failure rate has been a constant 0% for a very long time.
Daniel Defense both HP and MP tests their bolts, but they don't engrave them.
HP and MP markings are not a bombproof method of being certain the bolt you get isn't defective. Defective bolts that have material imperfections can and do still get through MPI and QC every once in a while.
The only manufacturer that absolutely tests their materials and parts in every way possible before they let a part through the door is Colt (and probably FN) and that's because they have military contracts and have to follow the TDP.
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There is no gurantee that a colt bolt or a fn bolt would outlast the other in spec bolts like dd or bcm. P.s. those bolts are hp tested as well.
Oh and op. Keep the spare parts. The carrier itself might be a spare the rest will be used over time depending on how much you shoot. I would use the dd carrier. It's the known entity.
Oh and op. Keep the spare parts. The carrier itself might be a spare the rest will be used over time depending on how much you shoot. I would use the dd carrier. It's the known entity.
Please, do quote where I said that.
You'll have a hard time because that's not what I said.
And yes, unless you are in financial jeopardy, getting rid of guns parts is never a good idea. There is a finite # of gun parts but an infinite # of people who want guns to dissapear. Think about that.
