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Posted: 4/22/2024 1:45:33 PM EDT
I tried to search but there wasn't a lot of discussion on 9mm bolts. What's the current go to 9mm bolt? I'm specifically looking for compatibility with Colt 9mm mags.
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I went with Faxon, but if it weren't on sale I would likely have gone with something else. There isn't much to them, honestly.
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Originally Posted By s4s4u: I went with Faxon, but if it weren't on sale I would likely have gone with something else. There isn't much to them, honestly. View Quote There isn't much but you can find them from $90 to $250+. About the only thing that has me thinking is an easy to clean coating. |
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https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-bolts-bolt-carrier-groups/ar-15-brownells-9mm-bolt-carrier-group/
Whatever you decide to get, make sure you get one with the external extractor. Internal extractors cause issues. |
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Originally Posted By Spooky130: I tried to search but there wasn't a lot of discussion on 9mm bolts. What's the current go to 9mm bolt? I'm specifically looking for compatibility with Colt 9mm mags. Spooky View Quote 1st....you've been here 23 years.....you have to know the search feature on the forum is useless. Use Google to search for previous threads. 2nd....Know the differences in the bolt cut out you need for a colt mag https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/Collt-glock-cut-bolt-difference-/15-738388/ Previous thread asking the same exact question.... https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Colt-style-9mm-bolt-options-/15-784462/?page=1&anc=bottom#bottom . |
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I've done quite a bit of research into various 9mm bolts. I currently have B.Kings, Brownells, Kaw Valley, Foxtrot Mike, Alpha Shooting Sports, Mercury Precision, and a Taccom short stroke. My current go-to is now the B. Kings Firearms bolt. It's the generic version of many big name branded bolts and it's almost always the best price. I have three and none of them have ever given me a problem despite being in a mix of upper/lower configurations that I swap back and forth for testing and experimentation.
It appears all the following bolts are made by the same OEM supplier, Outerwild Manufacturing, just branded differently. They all have essentially identical profile/design and this design seems to be the most compatible with a wide variety of builds due to the underside contours and feature set. They use an external 5.56 extractor, are both Colt and Glock compatible, and work with Law Tactical folders. B. King’s Firearms Kaw Valley Precision Outerwild Outpost (OEM) Faxon Angstadt Arms Brownell’s Hybrid Colt/Glock bolt (NOT “Glock-only”!) Shooting Innovations FailZero Iron City Rifle Works PAMAX Tactical AT3 Tactical A1 Armory Big Texas Ordinance/White Label Element Armament/White Label JSE Surplus/White Label Big Daddy Unlimited Guntec 3CR Tactical Bad Attitude Dept. Mid State Firearms Noveske |
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Blowback9.com - 9mm AR info and troubleshooting that actually works. 9mm buffer selector, and 4 steps to get almost any 9mm AR running 100%.
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Originally Posted By Longlegs: https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-bolts-bolt-carrier-groups/ar-15-brownells-9mm-bolt-carrier-group/ Whatever you decide to get, make sure you get one with the external extractor. Internal extractors cause issues. View Quote With all due respect, I disagree. I've had two of the "old style extractor" 9mm BCGs for over a decade without issue. In any case, 9mm BCGs with standard AR pattern (external/large) extractors appear to be the only pattern now manufactured, even though the weight of the BCG is less than the old style. So when I was in search of another 9mm BCG late last year, much to my disappointment and chagrin, I ended up with the new style. MHO, YMMV, etc. |
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Originally Posted By IdahoPCCinc: 1st....you've been here 23 years.....you have to know the search feature on the forum is useless. Use Google to search for previous threads. Pretty much. Gotta try at least... 2nd....Know the differences in the bolt cut out you need for a colt mag https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/Collt-glock-cut-bolt-difference-/15-738388/ Yes, that's critical. Previous thread asking the same exact question.... https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Colt-style-9mm-bolt-options-/15-784462/?page=1&anc=bottom#bottom Not a lot of actual info in that thread (which I found with the search function) . View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By IdahoPCCinc: Originally Posted By Spooky130: I tried to search but there wasn't a lot of discussion on 9mm bolts. What's the current go to 9mm bolt? I'm specifically looking for compatibility with Colt 9mm mags. Spooky 1st....you've been here 23 years.....you have to know the search feature on the forum is useless. Use Google to search for previous threads. Pretty much. Gotta try at least... 2nd....Know the differences in the bolt cut out you need for a colt mag https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/Collt-glock-cut-bolt-difference-/15-738388/ Yes, that's critical. Previous thread asking the same exact question.... https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/Colt-style-9mm-bolt-options-/15-784462/?page=1&anc=bottom#bottom Not a lot of actual info in that thread (which I found with the search function) . |
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Originally Posted By Droppoint: I've done quite a bit of research into various 9mm bolts. I currently have B.Kings, Brownells, Kaw Valley, Foxtrot Mike, Alpha Shooting Sports, Mercury Precision, and a Taccom short stroke. My current go-to is now the B. Kings Firearms bolt. It's the generic version of many big name branded bolts and it's almost always the best price. I have three and none of them have ever given me a problem despite being in a mix of upper/lower configurations that I swap back and forth for testing and experimentation. It appears all the following bolts are made by the same OEM supplier, Outerwild Manufacturing, just branded differently. They all have essentially identical profile/design and this design seems to be the most compatible with a wide variety of builds due to the underside contours and feature set. They use an external 5.56 extractor, are both Colt and Glock compatible, and work with Law Tactical folders. B. King’s Firearms Kaw Valley Precision Outerwild Outpost (OEM) Faxon Angstadt Arms Brownell’s Hybrid Colt/Glock bolt (NOT “Glock-only”!) Shooting Innovations FailZero Iron City Rifle Works PAMAX Tactical AT3 Tactical A1 Armory Big Texas Ordinance/White Label Element Armament/White Label JSE Surplus/White Label Big Daddy Unlimited Guntec 3CR Tactical Bad Attitude Dept. Mid State Firearms Noveske View Quote Great info, which also reinforces my earlier sentiment. There isn't much to them. But, we all know what happens when certain shops add a rollmark |
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TACCOM - Make a great bolt - Colt compatible. Like their gas key setup.
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Originally Posted By texaspaulhouston: TACCOM - Make a great bolt - Colt compatible. Like their gas key setup. View Quote gonna have to disagree with you there. bought a taccom bolt advertised at 14.9oz. true weight 13.6oz. customer service non-existent, sent 2 emails and no response. purchase a bolt elsewhere. |
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I gotta disagree with you on taccom
I had an issue with my short stroke bolt and sent a email, maybe 30 minutes later I get a phone call from the owner who talked me thru and offered to swap it out with with a standard if I couldn’t get it to run I also like the “gas key” because it allows to remove the bolt without retracting the CH |
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Stern because I am also running their Glock mag adapter
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Originally Posted By SecondAmend: With all due respect, I disagree. I've had two of the "old style extractor" 9mm BCGs for over a decade without issue. In any case, 9mm BCGs with standard AR pattern (external/large) extractors appear to be the only pattern now manufactured, even though the weight of the BCG is less than the old style. So when I was in search of another 9mm BCG late last year, much to my disappointment and chagrin, I ended up with the new style. MHO, YMMV, etc. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By SecondAmend: ...So when I was in search of another 9mm BCG late last year, much to my disappointment and chagrin, I ended up with the new style. MHO, YMMV, etc. View Quote Here's a couple of options for you... https://www.alphashootingsports.com/Alpha-V1-PCC-9MM-Nitride-Bolt-Carrier-Group-p/alpp9mmv1bcg.htm https://www.wingtactical.com/firearm-parts/ar-15-parts/ar-15-upper-receiver-parts/bolts-carriers/jp-enterprises-enhanced-9mm-ar-bolt-carrier-group/ |
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Blowback9.com - 9mm AR info and troubleshooting that actually works. 9mm buffer selector, and 4 steps to get almost any 9mm AR running 100%.
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Zaviar Firearms seems still have some of the old style bolts in 9mm, 40/10mm, and 45acp in stock. FWIW, the 40/10 bolt weighs about 14.4 oz. I have one, and am getting another.
9mm https://www.zaviarfirearms.com/9mm-complete-nitride-bolt-carrier-group/ |
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Originally Posted By Blowback9: Here's a couple of options for you... https://www.alphashootingsports.com/Alpha-V1-PCC-9MM-Nitride-Bolt-Carrier-Group-p/alpp9mmv1bcg.htm https://www.wingtactical.com/firearm-parts/ar-15-parts/ar-15-upper-receiver-parts/bolts-carriers/jp-enterprises-enhanced-9mm-ar-bolt-carrier-group/ View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Blowback9: Originally Posted By SecondAmend: ...So when I was in search of another 9mm BCG late last year, much to my disappointment and chagrin, I ended up with the new style. MHO, YMMV, etc. Here's a couple of options for you... https://www.alphashootingsports.com/Alpha-V1-PCC-9MM-Nitride-Bolt-Carrier-Group-p/alpp9mmv1bcg.htm https://www.wingtactical.com/firearm-parts/ar-15-parts/ar-15-upper-receiver-parts/bolts-carriers/jp-enterprises-enhanced-9mm-ar-bolt-carrier-group/ Darn it, I should have searched more thoroughly. That Alpha-V1 bolt is what I wanted to buy. Thanks for posting. I might buy one, and toss the bolt that I bought into the 'spare parts' drawer. |
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