Bolt carrier

[CaptSully]

I am looking for a bolt carrier for an AR. Everyone seems to be sold out. Will the 1500 be worth going to for this part or does everyone think they will be scarce there too?

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Those were pretty scarce at the last one, back in October. Lots of places sold out, finally found an M16 one. Matter of fact, I have one in my hand at the moment, was showing the 10 yo some features, but it's not for sale.

 

[CaptSully]

Would really hate to go and get into all the madness to come out empty handed. I really just need the carrier as I have an extra bolt.

 

[dubsac]

There will prob be some avail but be prepaired to pay high high dollar

 

[Principal Skinr]

Redxarms.com is a good place to go. I ordered one around December 14, and it arrived yesterday. You might wait a bit, but they are $99 shipped, and are chrome lined. I haven't shot it yet, but they appear to be well made and the staking appears adequate. The one I received yesterday turned out to be a full auto carrier, which was not advertised or pictured. (Not that it makes a difference, but it is cool.)

I just checked, and they are back ordered. You can still order, though, and they've got the best price anywhere.

 

[silverbullet4x4]

Welcome to the team. I've been looking for one for a few months now.

 

[CaptSully]

Redxarms.com is a good place to go. I ordered one around December 14, and it arrived yesterday. You might wait a bit, but they are $99 shipped, and are chrome lined. I haven't shot it yet, but they appear to be well made and the staking appears adequate. The one I received yesterday turned out to be a full auto carrier, which was not advertised or pictured. (Not that it makes a difference, but it is cool.)

I just checked, and they are back ordered. You can still order, though, and they've got the best price anywhere.

Just looked...noticed that it says free shipping to the USA, but could not find where they are located. Do you know where this place is located?

 

[captpaul]

Rguns.com has them in stock. They get terrible reviews for customer service so beware.

 

[Lock n Load]

Just looked...noticed that it says free shipping to the USA, but could not find where they are located. Do you know where this place is located?

IIRCC their in MN.... I have (4) on backorder now,.... I may backorder another (4) just in case.... I used all of my spares on the last builds and never replaced them.

 

[marrell1482]

Bolt Carrier Groups

 

[Lock n Load]

Bolt Carrier Groups

Prepaid with a late Feb to early March delivery.... and then it states that not all ordres may be filled.....

 

[djhuckle]

I too started building an AR in early Dec and finally got everything at uninflated prices by being patient and scrubbing everywhere. Everything except the BCG - was thinking over NiB coating but took too long to decide. Thanks for the RedX link, I just ordered one and went ahead and ordered 2 of the Rguns NiB for the hell of it. I suppose I can resell what I don't want to keep if they actually ship. Both companies let me order (no mention of backorder), but of course they have the ubiquitous "shipping delay because we're swamped" notice.

Having this all happen during the holidays, with people being out and many others doing inventory along with the SHOT show happening is a perfect storm of delays, but I think I will have completed this build for very little more than pre-panic prices.

Unfortunately, shipping charges are increasing the cost since many parts have to be purchased at different places in addition to a lot of places killing free shipping because of the demand.

Oh well. Hopefully my Brownells and Midway Pmag backorders will be fullfilled so I can pay everything off with Pmag gold.

 

[CaptSully]

I got my order in with RedX also. I emailed them some questions first and they told me that they manufacture the BCG's at their facility and the backorder is only 6-7 weeks.