Beware of Anderson bolt carriers

[338 Mollett]

I just cleaned an ar 15 NIB for a friend and noticed the bolt carrier was cracked,he told the shop owner about it who then looked at another rifle and it was cracked also.So be careful !

 

[nbkky71]

Interesting. Any further details as to where the crack was? Any pics that you care to share?

 

[Kurz]

I got the same query from a client who sent me pictures but I need to wait for permission to use those pictures.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I doubt anderson makes them, not many mfrs making them, so i bet its not limited to anderson carriers

 

[Bill K]

Dusty is correct, better check more of the carriers, especially if not one of the major brands.

 

[whatsupdoc]

Most likely the cam area, cant see a failure anywhere else.

 

[rebelyell]

Beware of Anderson anything. Called poverty ponies for a reason.

 

[338 Mollett]

Any pics that you care to share?

I would post pictures but my flip phone is acting like the protesters .The cracks are in the groove thingy by the front hole on that long thingy.

 

[PatMiles]

I would post pictures but my flip phone is acting like the protesters .The cracks are in the groove thingy by the front hole on that long thingy.

Long thingy, you make my heart singy, you make everything groovy.

 

[338 dude]

I would post pictures but my flip phone is acting like the protesters .The cracks are in the groove thingy by the front hole on that long thingy.

LOL

 

[jelenko]

Long thingy, you make my heart singy, you make everything groovy.

BOOOO.

 

[Liven The Dream]

I have two Anderson M16 Carrier Complete from OpticsPlanet.
One had the A stamped so hard it was raised ?
It cut the inside of the Receiver .
They are working well ? Thanks will keep a eye on them .

 

[Bill K]

Beware of Anderson anything. Called poverty ponies for a reason.

Never seen or heard that before on them, where did you see it ?

 

[group therapy]

I would post pictures but my flip phone is acting like the protesters .The cracks are in the groove thingy by the front hole on that long thingy.

 

[MatthewsCarbineCo]

O.K. permission granted:

The crack is noticeable in the first two photos from the left side.

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Well that is a Cam not a carrier and I have seen that before with NIB coated ones that were not Andersons

 

[Kurz]

There, I deleted it. It was a miscommunication.

 

[dolek]

Never seen or heard that before on them, where did you see it ?

Beware of Anderson anything. Called poverty ponies for a reason.

How many Andersons have you owned ? What were the issues you had ?

 

[dolek]

No pics ? Badmouthing without proof ?

 

[msinc]

I am surprised to hear of problems with Anderson stuff....I use quite a bit if it, especially in the last year and have had very good results. In fact, I acquired a take-off barrel for little of nothing from a guy that had to have some high dollar/high end pipe. I know he never shot it, so it was probably only proof fired at the factory {if they even do that}.
It shoots quarter minute and needless to say he is wishing he kept this one!!!
Personally, I have to say you cant beat them for the price and quality. The receivers go together and lock up nice and snug, the barrels shoot...what more do you need in an AR?? I always use Geissele triggers.

 

[rebelyell]

Bought an Anderson lower once. The machining was awful and the anodize didn't stick in places. I've seen bolt carriers that don't come staked. And the problems I've seen elsewhere tell me to keep staying away. Zero reason to get an Anderson when there are better brands out there.