Cryptic Coatings 5.56 NATO AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Mystic Gold

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Overview

The Cryptic Coatings 5.56 NATO AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group in Mystic Gold features an M16-style bolt carrier designed for reliable cycling and performance in your AR platform. The Titanium Nitride finish not only provides durability but also enhances the aesthetics of your build while offering some resistance to wear and corrosion. This bolt carrier group is commonly found in builds utilizing a mid-length gas system, making it a solid choice for those looking to optimize their 5.56 NATO rifles.

Specifications

MPNCC-0101
FinishTitanium Nitride
StyleM16 Bolt Carrier
Caliber5.56 NATO

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October 2026 on GunPartPicker

Cryptic Coatings 5.56 NATO AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - Mystic Gold ranked #61 of the 258 bolt carrier groups builders added on GunPartPicker in October 2026. Builders have added it to their builds on GunPartPicker. Since April 2026, it ranks #53 of the 552 bolt carrier groups builders have added. Builds with this bolt carrier group are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (75%, then 300 Blackout 13%), split between mid-length (50%) and carbine-length (29%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (94%).

Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every time we checked in October 2026, and today only Primary Arms has it in stock. Prices barely moved in October 2026, holding around $217.99, with no real sale all month. Buying today, the lowest price is $242.25 at Primary Arms, above October's low of $217.99, so a better deal may come back.

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Build Configuration Breakdown

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Platform

93.9%
AR-1593.9%
AR-96.1%

Caliber

75%
5.56 NATO75%
300 Blackout12.5%
.223 Wylde6.3%
.45 ACP3.1%
9mm3.1%

Gas System

50%
Mid-Length50%
Carbine29.2%
Pistol12.5%
Rifle8.3%

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For 2 gun 16" build
For 2 gun 16"
11$3830.44
For 2 gun 18" build
For 2 gun 18"
26$2929.65

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