Product Overview
XSlick is a proprietary coating engineered to deliver a longer BCG life cycle, easier cleaning, less friction, less perceived recoil, and complete imperviousness to chemical cleaners—all without cracking or chipping, at an economical price point.
XSlick is applied exclusively to PAMAX Tactical Full Cut M16 Bolt Carrier Groups.
XSlick vs. Nickel Boron (NiB) & NP3
| Feature | Nickel Boron (NiB) | NP3 (Nickel Teflon) | XSlick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coating Type | Nickel plating applied over surface | Nickel Teflon plating | Applied to raw, blasted metal—fills all uneven areas, even on a microscopic level |
| Cracking / Chipping | Yes—occurs even on brand-new BCGs after only a few dry fires | Yes | Never—guaranteed to never crack or chip |
| Coefficient of Friction | .10 initially, increases to .20+ after ~1,000 cycles | .08–.10 (fluctuating as Teflon molecules wear) | .10 static throughout complete life cycle |
| Lubrication | Marketed as "self-lubricating" (false—high points wear down) | Requires oil | Requires less lubricant than NiB & NP3—ideal for suppressed systems |
| Heat Resistance | — | — | Up to 1,200°F without failure |
| Corrosion Resistance | 48 hours | 96 hours | 200+ hours |
| Life Cycle | Coating degrades after ~1,000 cycles | Coating degrades over time | 6,500+ rounds |
| Re-Coating | Not available (one-time application) | Not available (one-time application) | Available for a small service charge |
| Color Options | — | — | Multiple colors available |
Friction Coefficient Comparison
Dry against steel:
| Coating | Coefficient of Friction |
|---|---|
| High Phos Electroless Nickel | .38 |
| Hard Chrome | .21 |
| Nickel Boron (NiB) | .10 → .20+ (increasing) |
| Nickel Teflon (NP3) | .08–.10 (fluctuating) |
| XSlick Coating | .10 static (may increase slightly based on color option) |
Key Benefits
- Impervious to chemical cleaners
- Coefficient of friction equal to or better than NiB and NP3
- Inexpensive re-coat option to extend BCG life
- Rated for temperatures in excess of 1,200°F
- 4× more corrosion resistant than NiB & 2× more than NP3
- Life cycle of 6,500+ rounds
- Never cracks or chips—guaranteed
- Available in multiple colors
Re-Coating Service
If you manage to shoot 6,500 rounds through your XSlick coated BCG, PAMAX Tactical will have your Full Cut M16 Bolt Carrier Group re-coated for a small service charge. Other NiB and NP3 carriers are a one-time application—if the coating cracks, chips, or wears, you have to buy a new carrier.
Bolt Carrier Group Specifications
Each of our Mil-Spec Bolt Carrier Group Assemblies is made in the U.S.A. and features full-auto capability, a shot-peened MPI Bolt, 8620 Gas Carrier and Gas Key fastened with hardened Grade 8 fasteners. The ultra-hard XSlick outer coating has an undercoat of Manganese Phosphate which retains lubrication and ensures continued reliability and precision. A harder stainless steel cam pin is used for reduced wear. The Extractor is Phosphate coated and placed in a Nickel Boron Bolt for the best combination of efficiency and ease of cleaning while reducing extraction failures.
| Bolt | MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspected) Nickel Boron Coated 9310 Steel |
| Bolt Grinding | Ground per True Military Specifications (not weened) |
| Carrier | Chrome Lined 8620 Steel (M16 full shroud), heat treated case hardened |
| Gas Key | Hardened to USGI Specifications, chrome lined, staked per Mil-Spec |
| Firing Pin | 8640 Steel, chrome plated |
| Cam Pin | Stainless steel |
| Fasteners | Grade 8 hardened |
| Extractor | Tool steel with Phosphate finish |
| Ejector | Rose Gold |
| Weight | 11.456 oz |
33 Reviews
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X-slick FDE BCG
Beautiful packaging and after checking specs, I can confirm that PMAX doesn’t cut corners. Will buy again
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BEST BCG
I switched from NIB and couldn’t be happier! Not only is the finish awesome but I’ve never had ANY problems after thousands of rounds through multiple xslick BCG’s. Will only use these in any of my setups! Thank you!
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Bolt carrier group
Excellent color . Am very satisfy with the item looks great
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Outstanding BCG
The craftsmanship is excellent. The finish is slick and cleans easily. I’m over 1,000 cartridges deep on this BCG. Flawless performance, and no noticeable wear on the finish. I have purchased 3 of these, and will be back for more.
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Amazing!
The color is amazing and the coating is great. This is the 2nd one I’ve purchased. I will be purchasing more for other builds. ??
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Bcg
First I gotta say, online pics do not do these BCG's justice. Ordered od green. Wow! Fit and finish compared to none. Material quality is awesome. Right down to the packaging. I will definitely be buying more from these guys. Especially since I grew up in Lake Alfred, FL. Love to support a home town company doing their thing. Providing top notch stuff at working man prices.
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Bcg
Excellent product, will be buying more colorised products for my customer builds
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IT DOESN’T GET ABY BETTER
What more could you want? Well crafted, warranty and visually amazing. Being new the AR community I’ve looked everywhere for affordable quality upgrades and there almost no companies that aren’t charging an arm and a leg due to low inventory but when I ran across this I had to give a try. Great cycling, easy to clean and again amazing. I just wished they had more of a presence on YouTube so that others would know how great they are. Oh well just more for me to buy.
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great bolt
really like this product have it installed on my 300blk, bcg runs great.
