FAXON Firearms 5.56 M16 Bolt Carrier Group Nitride Chameleon PVD
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Overview
The Faxon Firearms 5.56 M16 Bolt Carrier Group is a forged component designed for 5.56 NATO caliber rifles, ensuring durability and reliability in operation. The nitride finish enhances corrosion resistance and improves the wear characteristics of the surface, making it ideal for extended use in various environments. This bolt carrier group is commonly found in tactical and competitive builds where performance and longevity are key considerations.
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FAXON Firearms 5.56 M16 Bolt Carrier Group Nitride Chameleon PVD
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October 2026 so far on GunPartPicker
FAXON Firearms 5.56 M16 Bolt Carrier Group Nitride Chameleon PVD ranks #16 of the 252 bolt carrier groups builders have added on GunPartPicker so far in October 2026, behind the CMMG .308 Win/7.62 Bolt Carrier Group, Black - 38BA423, with about 1% of all bolt carrier groups added to builds. Up from #18 in September. Builds with this bolt carrier group are split between 5.56 NATO (48%) and 300 Blackout (37%), split between pistol-length (35%) and mid-length (33%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (94%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in September 2026, and today 8 of the 9 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $161.92 to $171.99 over September 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $151.28 at Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore, which matches the best price we saw in September.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all builds →Builds in the community that include the Faxon Firearms 5.56 M16 Bolt Carrier Group Nitride Chameleon PVD
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 14 | $9240.28 |
 | 13 | $1042.20 |
 | 10 | $703.03 |
 | 17 | $1999.05 |
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