Faxon Gunner Lightweight 5.56 Bolt Carrier Group

$230.00 17 in stock

Faxon's Gunner Lightweight bolt carrier group for AR-15 rifles features 9310 steel with salt bath nitride finish, reduced weight, and enhanced cam path for smoother cycling and faster follow-up shots.

Fits: AR-15

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Faxon Gunner Lightweight Bolt Carrier Group

The Faxon 5.56 Gunner Lightweight bolt carrier group is a precision upgrade designed to enhance the performance and reliability of your AR-15 rifle while reducing overall weight.

Construction & Durability

Built from high-strength 9310 steel and finished with salt bath nitride, this bolt carrier group delivers exceptional durability and corrosion resistance. The nitride coating protects against wear and environmental damage, making it suitable for demanding shooting conditions.

Performance Features

  • Lightweight Design: Reduced carrier weight decreases felt recoil and improves handling
  • Enhanced Cam Path: Optimized geometry ensures smooth, reliable cycling
  • Faster Follow-Up Shots: Improved performance enables quicker target transitions
  • Textured Forward Assist: Serrated surfaces provide confident, secure charging

Compatibility

This complete bolt carrier group is fully compatible with all mil-spec AR-15 rifles and dust covers. It maintains full-auto trip sear functionality for compatible trigger systems and works seamlessly with multi-stage triggers.

The Faxon Difference

Faxon selected salt bath nitride finishing across all components to ensure consistent functionality and aesthetic matching with Faxon barrels. This attention to detail results in a cohesive, reliable upgrade that performs as well as it looks.

Features

  • 9310 tool steel bolt
  • full mil-spec heat treatment
  • shot peened to mil-spec
  • magnetic particle inspection (mpi)
  • back of lugs chamfered for reliability
  • spring, insert, & crane o-ring installed
  • salt bath nitrided bolt & carrier
  • s7 extractor
  • superfinished carrier body
  • full auto compatible
  • forward assist serrations

Attributes

Color: Black
Finish: Black Nitride
Finish: Nitride
Material: 9310 Steel
Model: Gunner
Model: Lightweight
Type: Bolt Carrier Group