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Microbest Hard Chrome BCG

Full hard chrome BCG from the same factory that supplies military contracts. Extremely durable finish.

Quick Specs

Price
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Weight
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Brand
Microbest
Category
bcg

Features

  • Full hard chrome finish
  • MPI and HPT tested
  • Properly staked gas key
  • Carpenter 158 bolt

Compatibility Tags

family: ar-pattern

Overview

Microbest is the contractor behind many military and law enforcement BCGs, manufacturing bolt carrier groups to actual Department of Defense specifications for U.S. military contracts. The Microbest Hard Chrome BCG brings this same military-contract quality to the civilian market. Top-tier manufacturers supplying rifles to the U.S. military often rely on Microbest due to its adherence to superior quality standards and rigorous testing protocols that exceed standard commercial requirements.

The full hard chrome finish provides exceptional corrosion resistance and durability, with a bright, chrome-like appearance that's easy to clean. Unlike coatings that sit on the surface, hard chrome becomes part of the metal through an electroplating process, resulting in extreme wear resistance and a self-lubricating surface. The corrosion-resistant properties make this BCG ideal for use in harsh maritime, desert, or jungle environments where lesser finishes would fail.

Built from mil-spec dimensioned components with domestically sourced 8620 steel carriers and Carpenter 158 steel bolts, each Microbest BCG undergoes strict quality control including high pressure testing (HPT) and magnetic particle inspection (MPI) on shot-peened bolts. The gas key is properly staked per mil-spec requirements. For shooters who want the closest thing to actual military-issue quality, Microbest delivers proven contract-grade reliability at a competitive mid-tier price point.

Key Features

  • Full hard chrome electroplated finish
  • Manufacturer for U.S. military contracts
  • Carpenter 158 steel bolt with shot peening
  • Domestically sourced 8620 steel carrier
  • HPT and MPI testing per military standards
  • Exceptional corrosion resistance for harsh environments
  • Properly staked gas key with mil-spec procedures

Pros

  • +True military-contract quality for civilian market
  • +Exceptional corrosion resistance in all environments
  • +Hard chrome finish is extremely durable and long-lasting
  • +Easy to clean with self-lubricating properties
  • +Proven reliability in actual military service
  • +Exceeds standard commercial quality control

Cons

  • Bright chrome finish shows wear patterns more visibly
  • Not as low-friction as modern DLC or NP3 coatings
  • Mid-tier pricing despite contract quality
  • Chrome can show cosmetic scratches over time

Detailed Specifications

boltMaterial
Carpenter 158 steel, shot peened
carrierMaterial
8620 steel, domestically sourced
coating
Full hard chrome electroplate
carrierInterior
Hard chrome
gasKey
Properly staked per mil-spec
mpiTested
Yes - per military standards
hptTested
Yes - per military standards
weight
~11.5 oz
profile
M16 full-auto
finish
Bright chrome

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