I'm looking into getting a new bolt carrier and bolt. I have a Smith and Wesson M&P 15. Is a chromed bolt and carrier really living up to there hype? And what is the difference between and M16 and an AR15 carrier. And would a full auto still work in mine? I'm not looking for a tack driver, it's gonna be a battle rifle. I'm just starting to get confused with all these different things. Any help would be appreciated.

If you have a goo BCG already, then I wouldnt worry about it.

I have a standard BCG, and a Youngs Chrome M16 carrier. I like the Youngs better. The chrome is easier to clean, and needs less lube, thats about it.

The only difference between an AR-15 BCG and an M16 BCG is weight. Without the other full auto parts, its just a slightly heavier carrier which will slow the cyclic rate. Not a huge deal in a semi auto gun. But my AR with the AR-15 BCG will bump fire a shatload faster than the one with the M16 carrier.

Something wrong with your S&W BCG? If it's working fine then why mess with it. If you just have the urge to thinker then try Microslick.

I do own both a complete S&W and another AR with a Young BCG. I've swapped them before. There's a little difference, but not worth tossing a BCG over. I do like the cleaning factor of the YM and I'm sure it will wear a lot longer, but I'll be keeping the S&W BCG in the S&W until it gives me trouble or starts looking real worn.

It works fine, i just keep hearing from my buddies that there better. I also like to keep spare parts on hand for those just in case moments. But it's looking like I should just save my money for now seeing how it's performing just fine.

I always keep a spare BCG for each of my AR's anyway just because you never know when you might need it,but the microslik is a good idea also and having both wouldnt hurt at all. Like its been said if nothing is wrong with your Smith good keep it but go with a YM and keep one of the two for a spare. Always keep enough spare parts for those oh shat moments! By the way to the armory!

I'll get one of the YM BCGs then. What exactly is microslik anyways? I know exactly how the AR-15 works from being in the Army, but all the upgrading stuff is what i'm learning.

Buy a YM chromed BCG at your leisure just to keep an awesome spare, but having that S&W BCG Microslicked is really all you need to do now. That should give you the cleaning and longevity bonuses you want out of it.

ok. so can any gunsmith do the microslik?

These guys will do it for you.

http://amelonfirearms.com/page/1pa5e/Other...icro-Slick.html

Send it to Amelon Coatings. Their forum is here: click.


TS

buy a spare carp 158 bolt with shot peening, and MPI. Grab some o rings and extractor rebuild kits, and call it a day bud. Micro-slick carrier and both bolts.