By David Crane
defrev (at) gmail (dot) com
November 10, 2009
Back in April (2009), DefenseReview has published a short “heads-up”-style article on the FailZero AR-15 Basic Kit, which is a bolt carrier group (BCG) and hammer upgrade kit with a proprietary and patented self-lubricitous/self-lubricating nickel-boron (Ni-B) coating that the company calls EXO Technology.
In the video below, DefenseReview.com contributor Chen Lee a.k.a. “SMGLee” performs a short demonstration of the FailZero “AR-15 Basic Kit” in a desert environment. The demonstration weapon is comprised of a Colt LE 6940 16″ 5.56mm NATO/.223 Rem. AR-15 carbine upper receiver mated to a full-auto registered full-auto lower receiver. In the video, Lee fires two magazines (2×28 rounds) through the weapon on both semi-auto and full-auto (burst fire) with absolutely no lubrication. After he empties the first magazine he pours sand over the weapon, shakes it off, and fires another 28 rounds on semi-auto and full-auto. The video is a bit over-exposed, but it’s good enough for you to see the FailZero Kit in action.
Here’s the full list of AR-15 parts and features in the kit:
– Case Hardened, Shot Peened and MPI Bolt (Magnetic Particle Inspected)
– EXO Coated Bolt (40% more wear resistant than Chrome with a very Low Coefficient of Friction)
– Mil-Spec Gas Rings
– EXO Coated Carrier
– Chrome Lined Gas Key
– Gas Key Hardened to USGI Specifications
– Grade 8 Hardened Fasteners
– Blue Extractor Insert
– Mil-Spec Staked Gas Key
– Firing Pin and retainer
FailZero (FZ) is a brand/division of UCT Coatings.
Company Contact Info:
FailZero (FZ)
7825 SW Ellipse Way
Stuart, FL 34997
Phone: 866-214-6926
Email: info@failzero.com
Website: http://www.failzero.com
UCT Coatings, Inc.
7825 SW Ellipse Way
Stuart, FL 34997
Phone: 772-223-6699
Fax: 772-223-9996
Email: info@uctcoatings.com
Website: http://www.uctcoatings.com
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