DoubleTap007
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Exactly dont forget the tools to build. That is going to run you well over $100 bucks. Punches, mag block, Armour tool, torque wrench, etc.
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It would be nice especially to save $.
gun specific tools im assuming, the names dont seem like anything i have in my tool box.
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Torque wrench is about the only non-gun specific.
And most of the tools are not only specific to firearms, but specifically to the AR platform.
And most of the tools are not only specific to firearms, but specifically to the AR platform.
- Aug 17, 2011
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Aside from your gun parts, the only thing you'd need to spend on having another member show you the ropes is gas.
Was lucky myself, our resident masked gunsmith walked me thru the process. Took a lot of the mystery out of the process.
GoGoGadget
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If you build your own lower, I'd recommend spending a few dollars and buying an extra spring kit.
Something like this: http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/ERGO_AR_Lower_Spring_Replacement_Kit_p/ergo-4612.htm
If you lose one of the small springs from your lower parts kit during assembly (which is really easy to do - especially the first time..), you'll just get pissed (if you're anything like me..).
Something like this: http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/ERGO_AR_Lower_Spring_Replacement_Kit_p/ergo-4612.htm
If you lose one of the small springs from your lower parts kit during assembly (which is really easy to do - especially the first time..), you'll just get pissed (if you're anything like me..).
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Even better - http://www.andersonrifles.com/product/oops-kit-2/
Springs, roll pins, and little bits that can go FLYING, like the pivot pin detents and the safety detent.
Springs, roll pins, and little bits that can go FLYING, like the pivot pin detents and the safety detent.
I'll 2nd JoeBob's - I've purchased 2 lowers from them before.
For the most part- yes they are gun specific. Some specific to the ar15. Spend some time in the community here- you might not have to buy all the tools.
And dont forgot to add the free t - shirt for over $100 to the cart. I think I have 7 shirts now. Oops.
- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,177
In addition to extra's, build the lower inside a 1-gallon Ziploc bag. Helps minimize the chances of losing a detent or spring when it inevitably goes flying.
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- Feb 28, 2013
- 28,953
In addition to extra's, build the lower inside a 1-gallon Ziploc bag. Helps minimize the chances of losing a detent or spring when it inevitably goes flying.
Hmmm, kinda like a ship in a bottle.
ma_deuce
Ultimate Member
In addition to extra's, build the lower inside a 1-gallon Ziploc bag. Helps minimize the chances of losing a detent or spring when it inevitably goes flying.
+1,000!
In addition to extra's, build the lower inside a 1-gallon Ziploc bag. Helps minimize the chances of losing a detent or spring when it inevitably goes flying.
im going to start doing that whenever i tamper with anything containing small parts.
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Bah, detents are cheap.
Any REAL shop has small parts hidden away everywhere from them being dropped or shooting off into space.
Any REAL shop has small parts hidden away everywhere from them being dropped or shooting off into space.
The sphinx
Ultimate Member
The Windham HBC is excellent!
I've never found the best tool kit for an AR15. People complain that some of the punches are soft and bend or the Armorer Tools don't work properly. I've been waiting on a kit that everybody seems to like that is reasonable in cost.
- Feb 17, 2011
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That is why I never bought an all in one kit. I piece mealed mine I bought punches from brownells, staking punches from amazon, barrel nut wrench from midway, castle nut wrench from brownells, vice blocks from cabelas, etc
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Easy, don't buy cheap tools.
Applies to gun tools, car tools, etc.
If you do buy cheap tools, expect them to be disposable.
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