Bold carrier

[RC3]

Can someone tell me the benefit of a nickel boron bold carrier versus a standard one? Thanks.

[Ted S.]

Easier to clean.

 

EDIT: I read bad things about discoloration after heavy use of nickel boron BCGs, so I went with a chrome one instead

 

Additionally to the easier to clean...they look neat too! :clap:

 

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=377&CFID=361717393&CFTOKEN=94959493

Edited February 17, 2014 by Ted S.

[Garufa]

A bold carrier would be braver than a standard one.  ;)

Edited February 17, 2014 by Garufa

[RC3]

A bold carrier would be braver than a standard one.  ;)

Yeah, I just realized my spelling error. Had about 7 minutes of peace at work today. Was supposed to be home by now, but I am finishing things up at the store.

[173rdABN]

NiB does discolor relatively fast. But so what. Its just the color. Still smooth, and easy to clean. Rather have a gun that shows I use it like a gun, than something that's still clean. :)

 

NiB needs a little less lube as well. But, like all BCG's, its still smart to lube it. 

 

If you've ever held one you'd be able to feel the natural lubricated feeling of the coating. Always nice and slick.

 

I run them, and love them. Chrome also has its benefits (and yes it doesn't discolor like NiB), but I'll stick with my NiB in the end. 

[TnShooter83]

All the above are GREAT answers. If I had an option of NiB over standard I'd go NiB.

But if I already have a standard BC, I wouldn't spend the extra money.

 

Why?, Because I (nor most people) will need it with proper maintenance.

NiB should let you get by a little longer in sever shooting conditions and prolong the time between cleaning.

It's also easier to clean, so cleaning time is faster.

 

I guess what I'm saying is, there is no reason not to use a NiB BC, but no reason to buy one unless you need it.

This is only my opinion and it's not worth much.

[RC3]

Thanks for the great replies. I been watching a YHM upper for a while now and it comes with a NiB. Just trying to figure out if its worth the $450 they are asking for everything. Seems like it just might be.