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    Congrats on your new weapon.

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    Last edited by AMMOTECH; 11-04-12 at 11:40.
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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    First let me say that I don't know who your gunsmith is, but from my experience most of them know next to NOTHING about how to properly assemble an AR.
    Just out of curiosity, when you say "properly assemble," are you talking about a) the task of physically assembling the parts, or b) selecting quality parts, or c) both?

    I agree that there are plenty of gunsmiths who really don't know what's what when it comes to the quality differences between different parts. I'm a little less clear about gunsmiths having difficulty with physically assembling the parts. I mean, I understand how some people can't even tie their shoes, and some of them claim to be gunsmiths. I've met several who claim to do trigger jobs, and they've certainly done "the job" to plenty of triggers.

    But in general, ARs seem relatively simple to assemble, regardless of parts quality. So if a lot of gunsmiths don't know how physically assemble an AR properly, could you tell us what they tend to do that isn't proper? I want to know so I can double-check own work. I'm not a gunsmith, but I do my own basic work on my own gear, so I want to make sure I'm doing it properly.

    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whytep38 View Post
    Just out of curiosity, when you say "properly assemble," are you talking about a) the task of physically assembling the parts, or b) selecting quality parts, or c) both?
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    But in general, ARs seem relatively simple to assemble, regardless of parts quality. So if a lot of gunsmiths don't know how physically assemble an AR properly, could you tell us what they tend to do that isn't proper? I want to know so I can double-check own work. I'm not a gunsmith, but I do my own basic work on my own gear, so I want to make sure I'm doing it properly.

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    The AR (in theory) is very simple to build. This is the trap IMHO. Yes, people build them all day long and most times they run. Did they build them WELL though? No they didn't and is really a testament to the AR that it can be assembled half-ass and still run.

    If you want to learn how to do it, attend a professionally taught armorers class. Colt, Ned C., etc come to mind. Then build your own gun over and over and over.



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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
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    If you want to learn how to do it, attend a professionally taught armorers class. Colt, Ned C., etc come to mind. Then build your own gun over and over and over.
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    Good info, thanks.

    In the meantime, I know about the need for properly staking the gas key screws and how to properly mount the barrel to the upper. Are there any other major gotchas to look out for?

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    just wondering where you guys find the BCM guns for 900 or less?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whytep38 View Post
    Good info, thanks.

    In the meantime, I know about the need for properly staking the gas key screws and how to properly mount the barrel to the upper. Are there any other major gotchas to look out for?
    Tons. For instance, do you have calibrated torque wrenches? How many times do you go over nuts or screws when tightening them??

    How do you ensure that the barrel nut is lined up with gas port on the barrel?


    The list goes on and on.


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    Quote Originally Posted by digiadaamore View Post
    just wondering where you guys find the BCM guns for 900 or less?
    Most people buy uppers and lowers seperately (from us). This avoids the 11% FET. While it isn't a factory built weapon, it is the next best thing.



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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    Most people buy uppers and lowers seperately (from us). This avoids the 11% FET. While it isn't a factory built weapon, it is the next best thing.



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    Grant, ive been on your site all day building combinations of uppers and lowers. i cant get close to 900$ for everything ie with bcg, charging handle and a stock. Am i doing it wrong?
    http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...on&key=LWR-BCM
    http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...on&key=UPR-BCM

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    Colt or BCM and Daniel Defense are the best of the best.

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    Speaking of Grant's site...

    http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...key=A4-870-212

    By God I hope you have this in stock when I get the funds soon

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