Ragnar Danneskjold
Member
I am in the ArmyNG, and though I haven't deployed yet, I know I will soon. I am wondering, would it be wise to get a spare complete bolt-carrier assembly for my weapon? I know AR-15s/M-4s can get dirty fast, and keeping them clean while deployed is a top priority. I was thinking that with a spare bolt carrier, I could just take one out and put the other in, so my weapon remains functional, even if I am cleaning bolt parts. Plus if something breaks, like the firing pin or extractor, all I have to do is pop out the rear roll pin, pull out the bolt and put the new one in. Any soldiers or Marines on here who have deployed think this might be smart?
And also, are all AR-15/M16/M4 bolt carriers and parts interchangeable? If I got a complete Bushmaster civilian AR-15 bolt carrier assembly, would it fit in a U.S. GI Colt M-4 with burst fire?
And also, are all AR-15/M16/M4 bolt carriers and parts interchangeable? If I got a complete Bushmaster civilian AR-15 bolt carrier assembly, would it fit in a U.S. GI Colt M-4 with burst fire?