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9/13/2006 1:53:49 PM EDT
What is the better plating when it comes to bolts/carriers and why?
9/13/2006 2:53:47 PM EDT
[#1]
The standard phosphate finish.
9/13/2006 4:14:45 PM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
The standard phosphate finish.


+1 No need for anything else.  One disadvantage is that the TiN and Chrome finishes actually shrug off lubes, rather than carrying them like a phosphate finish.  Spend your $$ elsewhere.
9/14/2006 10:38:38 AM EDT
[#3]
In general what would you say is the best bolt/carrier available?
9/14/2006 11:01:38 AM EDT
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In general what would you say is the best bolt/carrier available?

Colt.

The L-W looks even better (they have some neat design enhancements) but they use a different steel and I have not see any data (emperical or subjective) that says they are 'better'.  Colt's bolts are Proof fired then Magnetic Particle tested and are made from tool steel.  They have a track record of going the distance.
9/14/2006 11:07:31 AM EDT
[#5]
Are the Colts or LW's available aftermarket or just in complete rifles? If so where can i get one?
9/14/2006 11:24:36 AM EDT
[#6]
Both are available aftermarket

Specialized Armament Warehouse has Colt bolts/Bolt Carriers.

L-W sells their enhanced bolts and enhance bolt-carriers from their website.  Check with them in their forum in the Industry section.
9/14/2006 3:29:03 PM EDT
[#7]
I prefer Young Mfg or Les Baer chrome carriers and bolts.  Both are made by Young to the same patent number.
9/14/2006 3:37:24 PM EDT
[#8]
What is young mfg website?  Just youngmfg.com  ... went there and they don't reference AR parts.
9/14/2006 3:47:20 PM EDT
[#9]
Young's are hard to find. I have seen them at model 1 sales, you might look there. Brownells sells Les Baers.
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