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1/18/2014 9:05:28 PM EDT
Hey AIM, you guys have been great so far and I am new to AR's so I thought I would voice my concern. I got an AIM NiB BCG and it makes a funny noise when it slides in the receiver, I posted a picture and video and they said to post here and see what you think. I am not sure that its good, I feel it might really tear into my receiver.

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1/19/2014 10:48:34 AM EDT
[#1]
did you lube your upper receiver and the rails on the bcg?





what brand upper?

 
1/19/2014 11:27:30 AM EDT
[#2]
Yes heavily lubed. Its a Rainier Arms Forged Upper
1/19/2014 12:33:02 PM EDT
[#3]
I think it's the machine marks that's causing the noise.  If you run a finger along it, does it feel like very fine serrations?
1/19/2014 12:35:07 PM EDT
[#4]
Yes thats why I've taken a picture of them The issue is I want to know if AIM has had complaints about this before, if I need to return the BCG, or if it will not damage my receiver and will eventually break in.
1/19/2014 3:40:23 PM EDT
[#5]
Lol when the upper was separated from the lower I thought I was watching were baby BCGs come from
1/19/2014 3:50:38 PM EDT
[#6]
i have had uppers sound like that before, but email customer service and we will switch it out if there are rough marks on it
1/19/2014 3:52:24 PM EDT
[#7]
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i have had uppers sound like that before, but email customer service and we will switch it out if there are rough marks on it
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Well I am not an expert so what I am trying to figure out is this normal or are you saying its bad and should be replaced?
1/19/2014 3:57:33 PM EDT
[#8]
the sound is fine, if the picture is of what i think it is, it should be fine to use.

But if you would like it switched out we can do it
1/19/2014 4:01:07 PM EDT
[#9]
The picture is the raised contact patches on the 4 and 8 o clock positions on the bcg. If you think its ok and will wear in and not damage the receiver I'll trust you and run it.
1/19/2014 4:03:39 PM EDT
[#10]
run it, if it damages your upper I will send you a new upper
1/19/2014 4:07:33 PM EDT
[#11]
Ok thanks!
1/19/2014 8:48:37 PM EDT
[#12]
Nope sorry I can't do it, I've just been picking up the rifle and manually cycling it a few times every hour today just to see what happens and its wearing down the inside of my upper at an alarming rate. I emailed customer service asking for a refund. I just don't feel good running this thing in my rifle. I don't need a new receiver or anything, just need my money back and I will buy a higher quality BCG from someone who's got one in stock. Nothing against AIM, still a great company with a pretty good selection, but I must have gotten a fluke.
1/20/2014 2:26:28 AM EDT
[#13]
My new Aim NIB bcg chewed up the gas rings within 250 rounds. I replaced them last night, I will try it again to see if it does it again. Not that I care but the NIB coating is all stained from clp. The coating doesn't seem to be as robust as the spikes Nib bcg I have.

Nothing against AIM,  Brian takes very good care of me, and my money
1/20/2014 3:11:07 AM EDT
[#14]
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Nope sorry I can't do it, I've just been picking up the rifle and manually cycling it a few times every hour today just to see what happens and its wearing down the inside of my upper at an alarming rate. I emailed customer service asking for a refund. I just don't feel good running this thing in my rifle. I don't need a new receiver or anything, just need my money back and I will buy a higher quality BCG from someone who's got one in stock. Nothing against AIM, still a great company with a pretty good selection, but I must have gotten a fluke.
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So then why not just get an exchange?
1/20/2014 4:24:59 AM EDT
[#15]
Because they dont have any other NiB carriers in stock according to the website.
1/20/2014 4:35:30 AM EDT
[#16]
Gotcha.
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