F/A BCG's - any in stock anywhere?

dangertree said:
Edited to agree. (and cause no one sells the old Colt 'half-moon' carriers anymore).

We expect Armorers to match the buffer to the ammo in use.
For example, I always run the H2 with Mk262, etc. With lighter 223, I'll usually use a carbine or H buffer, whichever is more comfortable. A H2 buffer is too heavy to reliably cycle light 223 ammo on a shorty, particularly a new one with a freshly sized gas port (they get bigger as the thousands of rounds pile on). I would challenge anyone to notice the difference in firing a enhanced SA vs a FA carrier, (grams) whereas changing the buffer (ounces) provides a noticeable difference in pulse and action speed that anyone could notice.
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True that but some people like me like having 1 lower with multiple uppers hence the heaver BCG is better cause I don't have to fart around with that stupid spring/detent buffer tube when I switch my set-up.
Also why don't they sell the half moon any more? I suspect supply vs demand might have something to do with it, among other things.
Plus I agree, that you do not need to replace the enhanced BCG with an FA.
 
dangertree said:
Milling the sear trip portion of the carrier does not reduce its functional strength. It rides straight back and forth. The trip area of a FA carrier does not increase its functional strength.

The difference in weight between an enhanced, current SA Carrier vs a current FA carrier is measured in grams, whereas the differences in weight between buffers, which move in tandem with the carrier, is in ounces. If someone wants to change the weight of the moving mass of BCG and Buffer, the buffer is the place to look.

It makes no difference to function, performance or bolt life. Sounds cooler to say maybe?

I can never understand how people willingly pay more for a FA BCG because it is FA. If anything, the SA carrier takes another couple seconds to manufacture. I know people who have purchased inferior brands of bolts (when I say inferior, I mean their bolts and bolt hardware break quicker than some other brands), because it came with a FA carrier. Boggles the mind. The carrier is not what breaks. Buy a good unit from a known manufacturer.

Then there are other companies selling lightened carriers, and other people extolling the virtues there.

If someones rifle isn't cycling properly, the difference in weight between a FA and a SA carrier, won't be the cure.

FWIW: We sell both.
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Of course, if you are building a clone of a CF or USGI rifle, a FA carrier makes it that much closer to unobtainium... ;)
 
As posted above, we have received our shipment of Daniel Defense FA BCG's. We also have Armalite SA BCG's in stock now. They should be on the website now, or call or email the store for more info. Thanks!
 
Order placed with Wolverine. Now if only the Bushmaster parts I have on backorder from them would come in... it's been months! (importer issue, not a Wolverine issue).
 
We will shortly be having a sale on our new Canadian AR Bolt Carrier Groups. We will have our new Standard and Enhanced bolt groups for commercial sale. These will be on sale for 30 days on our webstore only. Our Standard parkerized BCG for $119.99 and our Enhanced ARC+ Treated BCG for $129.99. These will be Full auto carriers, built and properly staked in house. No more 3rd party carrier groups for us anymore.

Check our forum area for details. After the sale is over the price will be up another $35-45 ea. Still very well priced.
 
chemo said:
enhanced as in weight between SA and FA.
might not be the appropriate term, but it's the only one I have heard

From left to right:
SA, enhanced, FA

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What is the purpose of the middle "Enhanced" BCG?
 
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