DaveTimm Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) Hey guys, I just came across a progressive machine and tool (pmt) titanium bolt carrier. Yeah I know its super light and now they are rare as they are out of business but I'm looking for some real info about it. Are they worth using, does the light carrier really reduce felt recoil or is there more. I'm guessing the gas system may need to be tuned or reduced but am curious about people who have shot this carrier or something like it. I'm guessing the closest thing is the JP low mass? Also how do these hold up, would there be any concerns with wear and durability with titanium? Also what is this worth if I decide to sell it. I've seen some posts but they are all old. Seem have asked 200 and saw one ad for 500, not sure what he actually got but it sold or was at least marked sold. Thanks guys and look forward to hearing form you and learning more about what this is. Edited November 26, 2012 by bluepythons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1911 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 A low mass carrier with a tuned gas system will definitely reduce felt recoil. Just be sure to not go cheap with the adjustable gas block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTimm Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Thanks for the info. I already have a comp rifle so I'm not sure if ill use this for a future build or not. It is interesting to me though as it seems like a rare item. Any recommendations on what it's worth or what the market demand is for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Love it with a lightened buffer. Bad side is they only lasted about 3000 rds and when they stop they STOP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Love it with a lightened buffer. Bad side is they only lasted about 3000 rds and when they stop they STOP. True, so True!!! I changed gas rings in my & it started working again, then stopped after about 500 rds again. Now it sits in my drawer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PursuitSS Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I had one, you say you saw an ad where one was marked sold for $500.00? If it was over at AR15.com, yep, that's what I got for it! I didn't run very many rounds through mine, I know it was well made! I wish they were still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTimm Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Wow, seriously $500? I guess they are made out of unobtantium. I never would have thought it'd really be worth that. Thanks for the info guys, decisions decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphamikefoxtrot Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Titanium is very expensive just as a raw material before you add the machine/lathe time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTimm Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 What did they sell for new? How many were made does anyone know? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PursuitSS Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 What did they sell for new? How many were made does anyone know? Thanks Retail was $347.00 + shipping Reportedly Jerry Miculek had/has one in his 3 gun AR-15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Love it with a lightened buffer. Bad side is they only lasted about 3000 rds and when they stop they STOP. True, so True!!! I changed gas rings in my & it started working again, then stopped after about 500 rds again. Now it sits in my drawer. Interested in selling the worn-out one? I have a off the wall piston project that could use one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I just gave away 2 of them for prop rifles that quit working. Got 3 JP alum. ones left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I just gave away 2 of them for prop rifles that quit working. Got 3 JP alum. ones left. Ah... Just my luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphamikefoxtrot Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 So is nobody currently producing these for retail sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTimm Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 I don't know of anyone making a Ti carrier anymore. There might be an outfit in the UK but I haven't read through the other thread yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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