AR-15 build info.

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    BigCity

    retired undertaker
    Oct 24, 2007
    3,025
    Carroll County
    I talked to him on the phone today. He has been extremely busy with his job. I do realize that this thread started a very long time ago. Not really sure why he never finished.
     
    Lykaios

    Lykaios

    The Plastic Fantastic
    Mar 4, 2011
    272
    Aberdeen, MD
    bcg question

    I am building an AR based largely on this thread. This has been great for me as this is my first build. I have one question though - why more than one bolt carrier group??

    The reason I ask is because I am about to buy a Bravo Co. bcg and I am wondering if I should buy a second.
     
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    Russ D

    Russ D

    Ultimate Member
    Nov 10, 2008
    12,040
    Sykesville
    Lykaios said:
    I am building an AR based largely on this thread. This has been great for me as this is my first build. I have one question though - why more than one bolt carrier group??

    The reason I ask is because I am about to buy a Bravo Co. bcg and I am wonder if I should buy a second.
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    In case you have an issue with the extractor, bolt, key, etc... it's easy to just swap a BCG and keep going.
     
    Lykaios

    Lykaios

    The Plastic Fantastic
    Mar 4, 2011
    272
    Aberdeen, MD
    ...

    Russ D said:
    In case you have an issue with the extractor, bolt, key, etc... it's easy to just swap a BCG and keep going.
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    So you would just swap at the range and get the original fixed later?? Or is it a situation where once anything goes wrong with the group trash the whole thing??
     
    Russ D

    Russ D

    Ultimate Member
    Nov 10, 2008
    12,040
    Sykesville
    Lykaios said:
    So you would just swap at the range and get the original fixed later?? Or is it a situation where once anything goes wrong with the group trash the whole thing??
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    I'd never trash a carrier. The upper would likely go before you would damage a carrier. It's just an easy way to keep shooting until you can get the unit home for a diagnosis later.
     
    Russ D

    Russ D

    Ultimate Member
    Nov 10, 2008
    12,040
    Sykesville
    Auckland said:
    What happed to Apone? I'm still waiting for the flash hiders/compensator section.
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    If you guys want I'll get Apone's blessing and finish the com/FH section. I've shot just about everything out there right now either in competition or at the range.
     
    ColonelHurtz

    ColonelHurtz

    A pile of little arms.
    Nov 13, 2008
    1,105
    Guys,

    If you are waffling about building a lower, don't, just do it.
    It's an easy assembly and you'll know your lockwork inside and out.
    Uppers are a little trickier and require a few more tools so work your way up to that.

    All of the info in the OP is golden.
    Spend a few bucks more on the quality parts and it will pay off in the long run.

    Three words... Roll Pin Punches.
     
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    smoothoperator

    Member
    Nov 23, 2010
    79
    this is a post not seen in a while, but it def has some great info.
    i have not tested all of the information shared, but most seems true
     
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