Faxon Firearms TiN M16 Bolt Carrier Group
The Faxon Firearms TiN M16 Bolt Carrier Group is built for shooters who expect more than standard Mil-Spec performance. Faxon starts with proven materials and enhances the design with upgraded components, including a stronger 9310 tool steel bolt, superfinished carrier surfaces, and salt bath nitrided components for increased hardness, reduced friction, and improved corrosion resistance. Finished with a gold TiN PVD coating on the carrier assembly, this BCG delivers smooth operation, easier cleaning, and a distinctive appearance.
Designed for reliability under demanding conditions, each bolt is heat-treated, shot-peened, and magnetic particle inspected to ensure material integrity. The M16 full-auto profile carrier is compatible with full-auto fire control groups and modern multi-stage trigger systems, while the properly staked gas key and durable extractor assembly provide long-term dependability.
Features
- M16 full-auto compatible bolt carrier group
- TiN PVD-coated carrier assembly with salt bath nitrided components
- 9310 tool steel bolt construction
- Bolt is heat treated, shot peened, and MPI tested
- 45-degree chamfered bolt lugs for improved reliability
- S7 tool steel extractor
- Superfinished carrier reduces friction and fouling
- Forward assist serrations
- Grade 8 gas key fasteners
- Properly staked and sealed gas key
- Full MIL-SPEC heat treatment
Specifications
Bolt
- Material: 9310 tool steel
- Finish: Salt bath nitride
- Heat Treatment: Full MIL-SPEC
- Testing: Shot peened and MPI tested
- Features: Chamfered bolt lugs, spring insert, Crane O-ring installed
Extractor
- Material: S7 tool steel
- Finish: QPQ salt bath nitride
- Heat Treatment: Fully heat treated
- Testing: Shot peened per MIL-SPEC
Carrier & Gas Key
- Carrier Material: 8620 steel
- Gas Key Material: 4140 steel
- Finish: TiN PVD and salt bath nitride
- Carrier Type: M16 full-auto profile
- Gas Key Fasteners: Grade 8
- Gas Key: Properly staked and Permatex sealed
Cam Pin
- Material: 4140 pre-hardened steel
- Finish: QPQ salt bath nitride
Additional Notes
- Headspace should be verified when pairing this bolt carrier group with barrels not specifically checked by Faxon for compatibility.
- Faxon recommends using proper headspace gauges to confirm safe and reliable operation.
Note:Â Bolt carriers ordered and deployed with barrels not specifically checked by Faxon for headspacing MUST be checked to ensure safe and reliable function. Faxon recommends Pacific Tool & Gauge headspace kits for all measurements. For detailed instructions on headspacing, see our blog post for instructions.












