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Tools and Uses => Firearms and Accessories => Topic started by: Wm Jones on September 02, 2015, 07:57:58 AM

Title: NICKEL BORON COATING
Post by: Wm Jones on September 02, 2015, 07:57:58 AM
Hi, Does anyone use parts with the Nib coating? I bought a BCG and a few other parts with it and I was wondering how it stands up to your weather and conditions. I living in Florida and have humid and wet weather here also.
Here's a link to the products page.
http://arbarrelkings.com/collections/specials/products/223-5-56-bolt-carrier-group-nickel-boron-finish

Thanks for and info
Title: Re: NICKEL BORON COATING
Post by: sa594 on September 02, 2015, 09:29:16 PM
To be perfectly honest, I cannot tell the difference in regards to how it holds up due to the climate here, but I also keep my firearms stored in a safe so they are not as exposed to the humidity. When it comes to cleaning, I do find the NiB coated parts wipe down fairly easily as compared to the non coated parts( you can feel a slick coating). That being said would I buy more NiB coated BCG's ? Most definitely, call it peace of mind.  .....JMO hope it helps
Title: Re: NICKEL BORON COATING
Post by: edster48 on September 20, 2015, 09:25:27 AM
I have an NiB BCG and it rocks! 300 rounds through it, pulled it out and wiped it off with a dry rag and it looks like brand new. Zero carbon buildup. Zero wear marks.

I highly recommend it if you have the means!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NICKEL BORON COATING
Post by: whynow? on September 20, 2015, 06:05:27 PM
Quote from: edster48 on September 20, 2015, 09:25:27 AM
I have an NiB BCG and it rocks! 300 rounds through it, pulled it out and wiped it off with a dry rag and it looks like brand new. Zero carbon buildup. Zero wear marks.

I highly recommend it if you have the means!   :thumbsup:
Ed, what brand do you have?
Title: Re: NICKEL BORON COATING
Post by: edster48 on September 20, 2015, 06:52:09 PM
Quote from: whynow? on September 20, 2015, 06:05:27 PM
Ed, what brand do you have?

Rainier Arms.
Title: Re: NICKEL BORON COATING
Post by: whynow? on September 20, 2015, 08:42:38 PM
Mahalo Ed.
Looks like the prices of NIB BCGs have come down some.   Geez another thing to spend money on.   
Also Daniel Defense makes a semi auto BCG that my old Colt 6600 lower with the sear block can use.
Title: Re: NICKEL BORON COATING
Post by: edster48 on September 21, 2015, 05:25:22 AM
Actually, the price for the one I have has gone up a little, but IMHO it's worth it. RA only sells quality pieces and their flat rate shipping is hard to beat.