Titanium Nitride BCG

[sierra_mike]

Does anyone have any reviews about this type of coating on the BCG??? What would be the benefits/downfall of it?

http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=326&cat=1683

[pyro3k2]

unless you are a high volume shooter (like 1k rounds per every 2 weeks) it is not needed. If you need to get something thats not standard then a chrome BCG is more than enough for 99% of shooters.

[Iggy]

Ooo, shiny.

[sierra_mike]

yea I was just browsing and came across it and wondered what was so great about it besides it being shiny lol

[Mr.Caketown]

unless you are a high volume shooter (like 1k rounds per every 2 weeks) it is not needed. If you need to get something thats not standard then a chrome BCG is more than enough for 99% of shooters.

the problem with chrome is that you have a harder metal moving against a softer metal causing premature wear. Stoner tried the Chrome BCG back in the 60s and it didnt work out. Chrome BCGs are for people who dont like to clean or people who want the bling look

[HK35]

Ti nitride reduces friction and is used on suspension components to provide smoother travel. Not sure how much perfomace enhancement it'll provide with a metal-metal contract. Kashima (molybdinum) coating will probably work better than Ti Nitride for BCG application.

[VictorFranko]

TiN has been used in the cutting tool industry for years. Reduces wear on the cutting edges and is supposed to reduce heat build up, making chip removal from the cutting surface easier.
I suppose it could be of some benefit on a bolt carrier, like running longer dry maybe.

[Iggy]

the problem with chrome is that you have a harder metal moving against a softer metal causing premature wear. Stoner tried the Chrome BCG back in the 60s and it didnt work out. Chrome BCGs are for people who dont like to clean or people who want the bling look

What are normal BCG's made out of? Aren't they made out of steel? Because steel is harder than aluminum.

I don't think softer metal on harder metal contact is a problem with proper lubrication. On the other hand I don't know anything.

[21SF]

What are normal BCG's made out of? Aren't they made out of steel? Because steel is harder than aluminum.

I don't think softer metal on harder metal contact is a problem with proper lubrication. On the other hand I don't know anything.

Lol, that what i was thinking.

I have a NIckle Boron and it runs like a beast lube or no lube, like lifer in prison hahaha.

[pyro3k2]

the problem with chrome is that you have a harder metal moving against a softer metal causing premature wear. Stoner tried the Chrome BCG back in the 60s and it didnt work out. Chrome BCGs are for people who dont like to clean or people who want the bling look

The Chrome was mentioned just for the bling factor.

[RONIN.]

What are normal BCG's made out of? Aren't they made out of steel? Because steel is harder than aluminum.

I don't think softer metal on harder metal contact is a problem with proper lubrication. On the other hand I don't know anything.

you sir are 100% correct.. i put 500rds-1000rds per class.. and my standard bcg works just fine.. i really see no reason to coat the bcg with anything.. just lube.. there are many others who send many 1000rds down range at the two way range.. and use a standard bcg.. just keep it lubed..

now who knows will it be smoothing running with a titanium nitrided bcg. who knows i haven't played with one.. but my take on it is this.. it is not needed if you keep your weapon lubed..

ronin.

[Mr.Caketown]

What are normal BCG's made out of? Aren't they made out of steel? Because steel is harder than aluminum.

I don't think softer metal on harder metal contact is a problem with proper lubrication. On the other hand I don't know anything.

Depends on who makes the BCG , people praise the Young and BCM chrome bcgs , but aside from what all you hear is " They are just easier to clean and cause wear sooner"

read this

http://beta.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=508588

[FeuerFrei]

Does anyone have any reviews about this type of coating on the BCG??? What would be the benefits/downfall of it?

http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/product...d=326&cat=1683

You want a review?
My personal opinion;

This material is called many things by many companies.
"Nickel Boron" basically the same stuff. Whatever.
I run Fail Zero BCGs' on my DI rifles and run them without any lube.
No dirt from outside of the rifle sticks to the BCG. Every lube I have tried works but also attracts dirt. My guns ran fine with regular BCG but needed to lube more often. This generated more muck inside the receiver. The "NB" coating keeps things running very smooth.
My high round count DI AR has run fine like this for a tad over 8000 rds now and has not show any ill effects. So far.
If you just run your rifle at the range then save your money.
My needs are to have a rifle run in a dirty dusty sand and loam covered shooting area that I frequent.
This rifle runs without the lube. I was told NOT to do this because it would hurt my rifle. So far so good. YMMV.
Do you "need" it. No.
Stuffing it into a "range only" rifle would be un-necessary. IMO.

[rareair]

[motorwerks]

I want to build an AR with a Ti BCG, AR gold trigger, Leupold scope with the gold ring, and a Wood stock set so bad, in ether .308 or some exotic AR15 sized caliber.