BCG Cleaning / How Often Do You Clean AR Extractor?

[The Annoyed Man]

Thanks TAM.

It looks like I need to stock a few sets of these rings.

Plus, maybe, a spare firing pin too.

And, maybe some extractor parts as you acknowledged they have a way of springing into hidden spots when removed to be cleaned...

You can buy bolt rebuild kits for less than $30.00: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/713263 ... -kit-ar-15.

I have two of them.

[Abraham]

Tam,

I just got off the phone with a Midway sales guy.

I asked if he had a parts kit for just the BCG.

He didn't know a thing about it.

To be sure, he was actually a great guy to talk with, but when we parted company he made it clear, I would have to buy each item separately because they didn't such a kit.

Wrong!

Thanks for YOUR great info!!

Midway ought to pay you a royalty...

[Gunner4640]

I must have that OCD thing. I always remove the extractor and clean everything after firing. I also stagger the gas rings religiously...

I buy wood q-tips and pipe cleaners in bulk and still run out...

I to clean everything after shooting, down to using a magnifying glass with Qtips to get it all spotless. but I guess I am OCD also I just can't stand a dirty weapon.

[isa268]

I must have that OCD thing. I always remove the extractor and clean everything after firing. I also stagger the gas rings religiously...

I buy wood q-tips and pipe cleaners in bulk and still run out...

this. cleaning is calming for me. put some sports or top gear reruns on in the background, maybe pour yourself an adult beverage after all the ammo is put in the other room, and start cleaning.

I've cleaned other peoples rifles after classes before.

[AlaskanInTexas]

What is this "cleaning" thing that you all speak of?