[Parts] KAK dealers choice Blem BCG $65 plus $10 shipping - with owl engraving
Posted by Opa1979@reddit | gundeals | View on Reddit | 126 comments
KAK has their blem bcg deals up. You don’t get to pick your finish on the bcg for this price but they have others available (sand cutter, downvent, etc.) for a higher price.
RepulsiveBandicoot82@reddit
Had good luck with BCM commercial bcg for 59.99 plus shipping and tax, I'll pass.
No_Leg6630@reddit
Word on the street. From past sales like this. Everyone’s getting phosphate
iannewcastle@reddit
Just my anecdote but I received chrome with phosphate bolt on the last sale FWIW
Congenital_Stirpes@reddit
Lucky. I got 3x phosphate and they were all this weird, rough crystalline texture. Passing this time around.
Opposite_Cockroach15@reddit
I got that crystal one too, would make a cool knife scale
slinkyC63@reddit
Same, very rough phosphate finish, more than cosmetic blemish. Literally left it in a bag with hoppes oil, pulled it out a week later and 0 absorption
its@reddit
I used a mix of food grade grease and liquid moly ceratec to smooth them. They absorbed a huge amount of this mix over two weeks. Oil by itself will not do it.
Congenital_Stirpes@reddit
Same. Didn’t put them in any guns. They’d probably smooth out over time and I guess they’re fine if SHTF and I have nothing else, but pretty over blem BCGs.
labz370@reddit
Same here! Mine were horrible, definitely not doing it again.
Congenital_Stirpes@reddit
Paid half of what a BCG runs and still felt ripped off.
labz370@reddit
They run like sandpaper and aren't absorbing clp. I now have two shtf bcgs for parts and don't need more lol
Wunktacular@reddit
They probably get yoinked out of a pile at the same time when you order together. I wonder if you waited an hour between and placed three separate orders, would they get picked from different places in inventory?
butters106@reddit
Same
Psychological-Drive4@reddit
same
labz370@reddit
Same here! mine were horrible, definitely not doing again.
Master-Chandler@reddit
Ordered 4, all 4 phosphate
zBaer@reddit
Bought 4 side vent, 1 down vent.
All 4 were phos with chrome gas key(why) 2 of 4 had chrome dual extractor bolts 2 of 4 had phos single extractor All 4 has a rough phos coating that would probably be fine if you polished the rails
The down vent was full chrome and had a dent on the tail.
SRPWCM@reddit
I got a chrome last time around
HealthComfortable990@reddit
Yep ordered 2 phosphate with sand paper finish. They do run fine tho. Lol
Congenital_Stirpes@reddit
Get fucked, losers, with your Gucci, high lubricity coatings. Me and u/healthcomfortable990 have BCGs that can give us mani/pedis.
its@reddit
Very true, I actually used them to file my nails,-:).
XA36@reddit
"I'm from the bureau of NIB, NP3, and phosphate."
"Let me guess, this isn't about the NIB or the NP3?"
pheen@reddit
I ordered early last time and got a phosphate and a chrome. This already sold out once, so I'm guessing the newer orders might just get phosphate, but that's just a guess.
LetUsLaunchOverIt@reddit
Yeah, phosphate mil spec is what I got for my 2. Still a good deal but definitely not crazy value.
Randyd718@reddit
Is phosphate bad? I have a 16" upper sitting in my closet and an considering grabbing a blem bcg and blem lower
Bearloom@reddit
Phosphate in general is objectively fine, and not the worst option from the grab bag. Just make sure you keep it oiled and it shouldn't give you any trouble.
Whether the ones people have gotten from this blem sale are as rough (literally) as they say is a case by case thing, but mine was about what I expected.
Silent-Wonder6546@reddit
Phosphate is fine but chrome and np3 are more desirable
pb0han@reddit
phosphate is one of the best, definitely.
sirwoodchk@reddit
I got chrome with phosphate gas key and bolt last blem run. Haven't shot it yet, but rough finish in spots on exterior with some burrs on back of carrier. Inside of carrier is laughably rough
Spayed_and_Neutered2@reddit
Thats not true, but multiples and you'll get the goods. I always get Nb ones when I order solos. Order two and you'll get a good one and you can sell your least favorite to a homie and pass on the savings.
No_Leg6630@reddit
It’s very true bud. You may have 10/100 getting anything out phosphate
Spayed_and_Neutered2@reddit
Your proof is a reddit comment? I have the same amount of proof to the contrary then
No_Leg6630@reddit
Have a good day buddy
ReezyReezywhatsgood@reddit
Got 2 chrome and a NiB last time
Spayed_and_Neutered2@reddit
I got one chrome, one Nib on the easter bunnies
Legitimate-Simple-98@reddit
I must be an outlier, I got Chrome!!!
Active-Bill7788@reddit
Yep -_-
_inebriated_panda_@reddit
Got one of each last time- my guess is that later orders get phosphate only since that’s likely what they will have left over
QuasisteIlar@reddit
I got a TiN and an FDE pvd
Hot-Palpitation2618@reddit
Ordered 6... All phosphate last time
jcgioia@reddit
which is the better buy, these or the commercial bcgs that BCM has for pretty much the same price?
liquidh20@reddit
you missed that they also have a complete lowers for $155
https://kakindustry.com/blem-fde-complete-ar15-lower-receiver-magpul-moe-stock-k2-grip-black/
MinimumSavings@reddit
Man you ought to pm me for notifications. I was asleep 😭😭😭
enNova@reddit
how does this compare to PSA completes for the same price?
Temporary-Box-7493@reddit
Same price, buy the KAK
Troughbomber@reddit
Got one last time it was posted. Definitely a blem, but only in the consistency of the anodizing, so I’m more than happy with that.
IntroductionCute8200@reddit
https://kakindustry.com/chrome-down-vent-k-spec-s-bcg-5-56-9310-bolt-blem/
Chrome and downvent, fyi just $30 >
slasher0739@reddit
These aren’t the upper cutter either.
Classic-Jurrasic07@reddit
Upper cutter? What’s that?
slasher0739@reddit
The sand cutter version that annihilates your upper receiver depending on the blem. There’s some reports of this happening.
StayTheCourse478@reddit
Real deal in the comments, in for 1
BuddysGarage@reddit
Thanks man just grabbed mine $104 shipped, great bcg for that price
Ernie_McCracken88@reddit
dangit I just ordered a full price downvent that matches the configuration in the picture they're like 5 days ago lol.
jackpotairline@reddit
In for two. Trying the downvent for the first time. One of them on a fixed gas block build I’m finishing up
QuasisteIlar@reddit
Damn that's a great deal. I have one of these and it's excellent
RUGDelverOP@reddit
Hoping this is a phosphate bolt and not nitride, in for one.
LoudChocolate6290@reddit
im showing $94 at that link? is there a code for this price?
iannewcastle@reddit
I think he's saying $30 more than the standard blem cost
LoudChocolate6290@reddit
gotcha! thanks. haven't had my coffee
iannewcastle@reddit
I may have had too much lol
thechickennator@reddit
Think he meant 30$ more than the 65$ one
LoudChocolate6290@reddit
thank you. too early for me LOL
Silent-Wonder6546@reddit
Oops all Phosphate
Randymaple92@reddit
Honestly I’d rather have phosphate then NiB
Joe503@reddit
Why?
diamond_rake@reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/ar15/s/wqurGZQEJH
There's a specific section on NiB BCGs but the whole post is a good writeup.
Joe503@reddit
Great, thanks!
iannewcastle@reddit
Where does it say this? I'm seeing the following in the description:
"BCG's will be picked at random, some will have a single ejector bolt, some may have a dual ejector bolt
Versions included-
NP3
Chrome
NiB
Phosphate"
Hot-Palpitation2618@reddit
Although mine were all phosphate at least they all had double Ejectors.
Silent-Wonder6546@reddit
Its a joke since the last batch of these seems to have been mainly phosphate
Congenital_Stirpes@reddit
YMMV, but I got 3x phosphate last time this came up. Passing this go around.
iannewcastle@reddit
Just realized I replied to your other comment as well. Sorry for the redundant coms lol
iannewcastle@reddit
Oh word. I guess MMdidV in the lucky direction, only bought one in the last sale and was chrome with phosphate bolt.
Quiteasir@reddit
This or the downvent? Is the downvent worth it at triple the price/$100 more
Makemeathrowawaypls@reddit
Even if KAK has been the golden child for a minute, I don't trust blem BCG's. I remember when Wilson Combat had all those fucked up ones long ago they tried to pass off
youy23@reddit
Some companies do it and send out shit that need to be trashed. KAK already has poor QC on their BCGs. Their blems have had much worse.
BCM on the other hand, their “blem” BCGs aren’t even blemished. It’s just a way for them to get rid of stock without the harm that doing a sale would cause.
It still undergoes the very extensive QC including individual high pressure test firing that BCM BCGs go through so you are guaranteed a functional and reliable BCG no matter what.
ChevTecGroup@reddit
Hate to say it cuz I love their other stuff, but their BCG facility has some bad QC. Idk why, but they have put out a lot of bad carriers and bolts in the last couple years. I have a couple and they both seem to have issues.
That-Long-4905@reddit
The better BCG deal is the phosphate milspec BCM 'not a BCM' BCG for $59 on their website, still.
WoozyKinkajou@reddit
The wording on those always confused me. "Commercial auto bcg". But the photos on their site seems to indicate they're phosphate chrome lined m16 bcg's.
That-Long-4905@reddit
commercial doesnt mean commercial spec. Its the worst wording they could have used.
RegardedDipshit@reddit
Are we sure about that? Because that's basically a walmart great value bcg as far as I'm aware
That-Long-4905@reddit
Anyone who says it is; is misinformed. Several people have them in-hand now and they seem to be of good quality and for certain better quality than bottom barrel nitride BCGs in the same price range.
RegardedDipshit@reddit
Well that's good to hear. Sample size might be a bit small on that, and I have a bias against redditors opinions when they hear the letters 'BCM' attached to anything. Still, it's tempting at that price.
knoxknifebroker@reddit
Let’s go gambling! Aw dang it. Aw dang it.
dmanisgnarly@reddit
I got shit on with 2 phosphate bcgs the last go-round. The coating was so rough I gave them to one of the younger guys at work just starting out. After a few hundred rounds, his upper looked terrible.
Bubbly-Celery-4096@reddit
Like eating up the rail section of the receiver?
JabbaDuhNutt@reddit
I LOVE my NP3 carriers.
big_guwop_1017soicy@reddit
Got the phosphate last time like everyone else. Can confirm, has a VERY rough texture to it… haven’t ran it yet as I’m waiting on a Form 1 for that build… but we’ll see.
Gonna sit this one out as well, will probably grab the Luxedo for my other budget builds.
Bubbly-Celery-4096@reddit
Were the contact rails pretty smooth?
Bubbly-Celery-4096@reddit
I was skeptical with the lower but it was great. Getting more lower and I’m risking it for the blem BCGs.
Daniel_Day_Hubris@reddit
I feel like for 3 or 4 months gun-reddits ADHD was in love with KAK lowers.
Bubbly-Celery-4096@reddit
I was apprehensive with getting the lower blems because the first round had oversized holes (I think it was the trigger guard sections) but KAK confirmed the proceeding blems are only anodizing.
RegardedDipshit@reddit
My ex had the same issue
Bubbly-Celery-4096@reddit
Haha
Daniel_Day_Hubris@reddit
Oh I see.
Opa1979@reddit (OP)
I held back on the lower, told myself I didn’t need another rifle
Kind_Direction_3361@reddit
Why would you lie to yourself?
Bubbly-Celery-4096@reddit
+1
Opa1979@reddit (OP)
Ok fine, my wife’s boyfriend told me I did t need it
AngryGermanNoises@reddit
If i plan on getting a suppressor sometime in the future is there any reason to not get a down vented?
MonarchCore@reddit
Mags get dirty.
With a standard bcg vs the downvent it is pretty noticeable in my ar15. B&t print xh on 14.5 carbine. No agb
Opa1979@reddit (OP)
Doesn’t hurt, makes your mags dirty, I can’t say it’s a must have though. If you don’t have the suppressor yet, wait and see how much gas you get to the face on a side vent and get one if you feel you need it at the next sale (prob July 4th weekend, I’m guessing)
Fearless-Jeweler-318@reddit
their famous receivercutter technology
MonarchCore@reddit
Are the reports of it true? I'm ordering the blem chrome bcg to replace my phsophate sandcutter bcg, but that's more for the chrome than no cuts. But I suppose it doesnt hurt to get rid of the cuts
Purple_Season_5136@reddit
Then he just refuses to post any bad reviews, slobs on a couple knobs on reddit, then rinses and repeats. The cycle of garbage from kak continues.
EnvironmentalClue362@reddit
I’d expect to receive the phosphate. Remember the house ALWAYS wins.
I just picked up a KAK blem lower and it looks solid. I spotted the blem immediately. The blem was the anodizing which I really don’t mind since the price was good and the firearms I own get used. Still.. not sure I’d gamble with a ‘blem’ BCG especially when you spend $25+ and get a non blem from MicroBest
Randyd718@reddit
What would you recommend from MB?
suchdankverymemes@reddit
WC armory's blem Luxedo is kind of the gold standard at $115
thatswhyicarryagun@reddit
Who?
ModestMonty@reddit
That owl looks like it’s seen some shit
Kind_Direction_3361@reddit
Just a reminder to some of you guys: you'll always see when someone gets a dud and leaves a bad review but the hundreds of people that actually get a good product almost never leave a review. Not that you can't also get a dud, but in reality how likely is that? Just because there ARE bad reviews doesn't necessarily mean something is a bad product
Clifton1979@reddit
Dealers only choice is phosphate… pass
Opa1979@reddit (OP)
I think of it as a $65 spare in my bag
Clifton1979@reddit
I think of it as buying an already scratched off lottery ticket
Bubbly-Celery-4096@reddit
Haha
Spayed_and_Neutered2@reddit
Its official, im a KAK blem bolt collector.
Maxasaurus@reddit
Any left handed ones?
Dragonnuttz@reddit
Got a chrome and 2 NiB last time
DejaJaws@reddit
Lots of people have had problems with their blems. Google search it, ask ChatGPT, even on the new GAFS. If yours runs that’s great, but for me not worth the risk.
Opa1979@reddit (OP)
On your advice I asked ChatGPT , this was the output:
KAK blems are usually considered a pretty good gamble if you care more about function than perfect cosmetics.
From what I’ve seen, their “blem” stuff often has:
Tooling marks
Uneven finish
Small scratches/dings
Slightly rough chrome or phosphate appearance
Cosmetic inconsistencies
But generally still functions fine. A lot of Reddit users say the actual blem is hard to even find, while others report rougher-than-expected finish quality.
The bigger takeaway with KAK is:
Their QC on cosmetics can be inconsistent
Their customer service reputation is excellent
There are multiple examples of KAK directly reaching out and replacing questionable carriers very quickly when users had concerns.
For a BCG specifically, I’d personally view their blems like this:
Phosphate blem → easiest “send it” purchase
Chrome blem → depends how picky you are; chrome highlights imperfections more
NP3 blem → probably the one I’d be most cautious about cosmetically because coating quality is part of the appeal
K-SPEC blem → usually still worth considering if discounted enough
If you’re the kind of person who gets annoyed seeing machining marks on your EDC gear or likes clean finishes on titanium stuff, you may notice KAK blems more than some people would. But functionally, most reports are positive.
1610925286@reddit
I constantly hear if issues with Kak BCGs. Surprised people still but these.
There are two components in your gun you really need to be made correctly, the barrel and the BCG. Don't understand why anyone would risk their upper being chewed up to save a few bucks.
Mellowbelly1@reddit
Yeah they just send phosphate
_benlesh@reddit
Strong avoid. You’re playing with fire with this company. They manipulate the reviews on their website, some of their “Blem” products are wildly awful (if you just look around Reddit, you’ll see a few threads) and the owner is less than professional if you call this out.
Opa1979@reddit (OP)
Memorial Day sale page:
https://kakindustry.com/memorial-day-sale/
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