All FAQS

What are the markings inside my NP3 bolt carrier group?

Due to the inherent nature of NP3 Coating, tooling marks may be present on SIONICS NP3 Coated Bolt Carrier Groups. Tooling marks are COSMETIC and have ZERO effect on function.  Being that the NP3 Coating impregnates into the host material, it is much thinner and much less forgiving in hiding Tooling Marks. Other popular coatings such as Phosphate and Nitride…

What is your test firing process?

Here at SIONICS, we test fire EVERY BCG, upper receiver group, and firearm. Our test firing process is simple: BCGs get 5 rounds of M193 and another single round in a separate magazine to ensure function, ejection pattern, and lock-back. All upper receiver groups and firearms get 7 rounds of M193 and another single round in a separate magazine to ensure…

What is a Sprinco 5-Coil?

Sprinco AR-15 Extractor Springs are made from high quality Chrome Silicon wire stock that has been heat treated, stress relieved, and cryogenically processed to produce long lasting durability. 5-Coil springs provide a higher spring pressure than OEM springs for use in all AR-15 pattern rifles and performs well even if the rifle is dirty.