AR-15 BCG Ejector Spring

[SkiPatrolDude]

This is my first AR-15 build. Part of this is me figuring out which tools I actually need and which ones are nice to have. Needless to say, I bought this last night:

Real Avid Smart Bench Block

I also bought these two nights ago:
CMMG AR-15 Lower Receiver Pin and Spring Kit
CMMG Upper Receiver Pin and Spring Kit AR-15

Yes - always have extras. That said, extra parts always lead to extra complete rifles. It's a sickness!

 

[Garet Jax]

Yes - always have extras. That said, extra parts always lead to extra complete rifles. It's a sickness!

Yeah starting to experience this. I bought 5 completed lowers from Aero just before SB281 took effect. I am now starting to build them and am getting caught in the bug.

 

[SkiPatrolDude]

Yeah starting to experience this. I bought 5 completed lowers from Aero just before SB281 took effect. I am now starting to build them and am getting caught in the bug.

Of all my tools that I use for my AR's, this is one of my most personally valuable.

AR15 Pivot Pin Tool – REAL AVID®

www.realavid.com

Makes the front pivot pin a breeze to install. I know there are other solutions out there, but this is a cheap part and it does the job well. Will instantly reduce the number of detents you throw into orbit.

I believe you can find it for sale on Amazon as well.

 

[holesonpaper]

For ejector disassembly... One of these makes the job pain free...

YOUNG MFG AR-15/M16 BOLT EJECTOR TOOL | Brownells

Aluminum fixture securely cradles bolt and prevents flying parts. Threaded steel shank captures and compresses ejector spring and aligns roll pin for easy removal with punch, loosens gradually to relieve spring tension. Works equally well for bolt...

www.brownells.com

 

[trickg]

For ejector disassembly... One of these makes the job pain free...

YOUNG MFG AR-15/M16 BOLT EJECTOR TOOL | Brownells

Aluminum fixture securely cradles bolt and prevents flying parts. Threaded steel shank captures and compresses ejector spring and aligns roll pin for easy removal with punch, loosens gradually to relieve spring tension. Works equally well for bolt...

www.brownells.com

I have the version of this that came on my Tipton Ultra gun vise - apparently it's either the Wheeler or licensed by Tipton to use. It has a bolt tool that makes removing and reinstalling the extractor painless. If I didn't have this one, I'd buy the Wheeler.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/wheeler-engineering-delta-series-ar-15-mag-well-vise-block

 

[Garet Jax]

Toolcraft ending up making me the exact same offer as Chad. My plan had been to use the safety detent spring when the CMMG sets from MidwayUSA arrived. Now it seems like I have 2 options. Very impressed with Chad and Toolcraft.

 

[mvee]

Threads like this make me wonder if it would be a good idea to have a full lower parts kit on hand just for extra parts - pins, springs, etc.

They make kits of commonly list parts.

Doublestar AR-15 Oops Replacement Kit - AR791

Doublestar AR-15 Oops Replacement Kit - AR791

www.joeboboutfitters.com

 

[outrider58]

Threads like this make me wonder if it would be a good idea to have a full lower parts kit on hand just for extra parts - pins, springs, etc.

I do. It's called another AR.

 

[trickg]

I do. It's called another AR.

I don't like to take from Peter to pay Paul if I can help it, but I understand the mindset.

 

[Bountied]

I bought a dozen of each of the springs and things after I launched a detent and spring, they went behind the baseboard heater into a blackhole. Nothing worse than having an almost finished lower and then having to wait a week for a spring and detent to come in the mail.

 

[outrider58]

I don't like to take from Peter to pay Paul if I can help it, but I understand the mindset.

No, but really, we all keep spare parts handy. Especially ones that see a lot of wear.

 

[clandestine]

Chad - Thanks so much for the generous offer. I will very respectfully decline because Springco allows me to solve my own problem without having to rely on your largesse.

Glad they got you squared away my friend.

Sprinco is the best choice for this particular spring. None better.

 

[clandestine]

This is a shining example of what makes the gun community great.


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Lots of good people here.