The phosphate BCG pictured doesn't have OKS installed. Not that they do not come with them, but I find it odd they are using a regular image for a supposed upsepc BCG.There was a time when all of that was true. Now you can buy BCM's supplier's unbranded and upgraded version for less than half of what BCM charges. Or for a few dollars more you can get any number better finishes than phosphate. These are high quality, no frills, commodity BCG's. The only real difference is the logo and the marketing.
Microbest BCG OCKS C158 HPT/MPI 5.56 BCG for Sale - Midwest Optics
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Shop Microbest BCG+ Chrome w Phosphate Extractor OCKS C158 HPT/MPI 5.56 Bolt Carrier Group | Midwest Optics
The Microbest BCG has been designed from the ground up with the most avid shooters in mind, using only the best materials available on the market today. The
I miss the blemished phosphate PSA bolt carrier groups that were like 60$
Why do you guys hold JP as a good bolt? I've only seen 4 bolts break in my life and they were all JP's. I use to be big into 3 gun before covid and 2 of my old friends had JP rifles and they both broke the bolts in half. One guy had it happen twice and I know these guys use good oil and take care of their stuff. The other guy I didn't know but all 4 of these happened right in front of me in my squad.
RCA makes the nitrided BCG's for sure & at one time Noveske even mentioned that on their website.
Not sure about the phosphated ones............but I doubt that RCA makes those as they offer no phos on any of their own line.
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This is my recommendation based on my own experience as well as what I've discovered from professional opinions.
The Palmetto State Armoury Fathers of Freedom, which Microbest sells for $100, is the best affordable BCG. None of their others, but just the fathers of freedom bcg.
BCM, SOLGW, Daniel defense, and colt are the best overall. Others exist. These are all between $180 and $200. Their high pressure testing is the primary distinction between them and the PSA Fathers of Freedom.
The Palmetto State Armoury Fathers of Freedom, which Microbest sells for $100, is the best affordable BCG. None of their others, but just the fathers of freedom bcg.
BCM, SOLGW, Daniel defense, and colt are the best overall. Others exist. These are all between $180 and $200. Their high pressure testing is the primary distinction between them and the PSA Fathers of Freedom.
Im not too familiar with the fathers of freedom version of the MB bcg’s but the following two are HPT, MPI, and have upgraded internals for way less than $180.
MicroBest Phosphate+ BCG (has sprinco springs & OKS screws) ($92) or MicroBest Premium All Chrome BCG (has sprinco springs and OKS screws) ($120)
The extra jump from ~$100 to $180 is mostly for the name/branding/marketing costs for the name brands. As @Cascade Hemi has pointed out I highly doubt these companies are doing that much extra stuff to these bcg’s to justify nearly doubling the OEM price
Yes, I think the chrome microbest there is probably the best buy on the market, value wise... Either one of them, really....
The Midwest Optics link is an awesome deal. If you don't care about the screws or phosphate parts, AR15Discounts has the all chrome BCGs for a little less. The all chrome example I have is perfect and would not benefit from OCKS screws. That said, I ordered another Microbest chrome BCG from your link. Thanks.
Never heard of them but the specs seem solid for the price! Some folks may not like the 9310 material in the bolt but that’s personal preference.
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These people are the makers of the Demco Dogbone upper, if you might have heard about those... They also make other things occasionally on military contract... I know they've made a bunch of charging handles, and they have occasionally filled contracts for bcgs<<<edit, carriers only>> They typically fill small orders/contracts... Their dog bone upper is clone correct for urgi... After a certain year... They also supposedly have had a bolt contract... And ambi selector contract... I'm probably missing something.
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I’ve own a few of their FAL rifles and well as one AR. My experience has been 100% positive. Very well made rifles at an incredibly fair price.
