Is It Worth the Extra $40 for a chrome bolt carrier?

[Rocksarge]

well, is it?  do they clean up a lot better?  are they more reliable?

[98Z5V]

They definitely clean up alot better than a phosphated carrier.  The surface is harder, and they'll operate smoothly - better so than phosphate carriers.  Those are the real benefits.  "Looks" is the other benefit, or detractor, depending on how you feel about it.  Worth it, IMHO.  <thumbsup>

[survivalshop]

<thumbsup>

[Scottysan]

been looking at having mine NP3 coated by Robar.

[Rocksarge]

been looking at having mine NP3 coated by Robar.

how much are they asking for it?

[JD]

Not if your just gonna take it to the range and punch paper. If your going to use your rifle for everything under the sun drop the extra $40.