I’ve seen it said a few times that FN produces BCM’s hammer forged barrels, but I haven’t been able to find any documentation of this yet. Does anyone know for sure? If it’s not FN, who is it?
A buddy of mine wants to sell the BFH midlength 16" upper he got around Christmas and I’m probably going to buy it either way, but I’m just curious.
You won’t find any documentation or “for sure”.
I don’t think you’ll find anybody spreading confidential industry information online.
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Why is it confidential? Several manufacturers disclose who makes their barrels. PSA and Spikes proudly advertise that they use FN barrels. Noveske might have too?
If BCM did use FN barrels I’d think it’d be good for business to say so, which makes me think they’re not (not that it really matters)
Ring up BCM tomorrow and ask them, then.
Stainless barrels, Criterion
The rest of the barrels, Mossberg
Why is it confidential? Because they aren’t advertising it and won’t share who it is.
Who cares? The results speak for themselves.
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I read a post that someone claimed to be able to tell the manufacturer by inspecting the bore. Nothing was spilled as far as I remember about where BCM barrels are forged. It’s BCM, it’s good to go.
People are under the assumption that there are only a couple CHF barrel producers in the U.S. According to some sources there are as many as 20. I know of at least four… FN, Daniel Defense, SAND, and IWI. I bet I could Google up a few more.
Bottom line… BCM lays out the spec. They are responsible for ensuring that spec meets their standard. You, as a customer, have to decide if that barrel meets your spec and you trust the vendor. After that, who really cares who made the barrel?
Beside healthy human curiosity, does it really matter? BCM could be using multiple suppliers but the barrels are made to BCM’s specs, not the manufacturers.
its not confidential, more like an open secret 
LOL. My BA barrels were definitely more accurate than the BCM barrels I’ve had.
That result speaks louder to me than any brand loving generalization.
Man wants to know who makes the barrel. I think it’s reasonable. If nothing it’s not an unusual question for our forum.
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If you are implying BCM uses Mossberg barrels, you are 100% incorrect.
I don’t think it’s an unreasonable question to ask, being a consumer spending my hard-earned money who’s also considering ordering two uppers from BCM directly as well. I understand that no one really knows, but it seems to be some kind of taboo thing to question based on some of these responses. There’re other AR assemblers that will point right to who makes their barrels. Keeping it “confidential” is about as silly as keeping the gas port size a secret. I guess I’ve been given an answer all it’s own. It seems like BCM is held on some kind of pedestal where you are not to question them.
Also I’m pretty sure the thing about Mossberg barrels was a joke. At least I took it that way.
Who makes Toyota’s door panels?
Where do Honda windshields come from?
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I can’t seem to understand why so many consumers are against disclosure and show a willingness to protect industry secrets.
That information isn’t provided. Just like it isn’t by many others. Complaining doesn’t change anything.
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Fun fact. There are only 6 windshield manufacturers in the world that supply OEM cars.
Fun facts are fun, but meaningless. Just because they may come from the same place means nothing in the end. They’re made to each OEM’s spec.
If I’ve learned nothing else from this forum, it’s that. :rolleyes:
Wait, so no one is going to complain about BCM outsourcing their barrels? lol