Buzznrose
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I recently replaced my first AR, a Ruger SR556. The gun was built like a tank, but I've got issues with my shoulder and elbow joints, and the gun was just too heavy for me to shoot much without pain, so I sold it and bought a Daniels Defense M4V2 on sale from Primary Arms ($1299 + tax). I put an Aimpoint Pro on it and after a few hundred rounds, I really like this rifle...up to the time I start cleaning it.
My issue is that the rifle came with a black bolt carrier group, and this is something I'm simply not used to, and to be honest, having a hard time feeling good about. Just doesn't feel like I'm getting it clean like a chrome BCG, but I use Ballisol and Rand CLP and my "hang up" is largely perceptions. 28 years in the military, even from a support role, have beat the whole "clean your weapon spotless" into my brain...
That said, I'm wondering from y'all black rifle folks who are more up on this than I...is there an advantage or reason to this black BCG? I see DD sells a chrome BCG for $10 more than their black model, so what is the big reason for not just going with chrome for all? I don't see them as being a company who cuts corners.
Thanks in advance for any education y'all will give me.
My issue is that the rifle came with a black bolt carrier group, and this is something I'm simply not used to, and to be honest, having a hard time feeling good about. Just doesn't feel like I'm getting it clean like a chrome BCG, but I use Ballisol and Rand CLP and my "hang up" is largely perceptions. 28 years in the military, even from a support role, have beat the whole "clean your weapon spotless" into my brain...
That said, I'm wondering from y'all black rifle folks who are more up on this than I...is there an advantage or reason to this black BCG? I see DD sells a chrome BCG for $10 more than their black model, so what is the big reason for not just going with chrome for all? I don't see them as being a company who cuts corners.
Thanks in advance for any education y'all will give me.