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    Steel,

    Don't take this question wrong but what's your level of experience building an AR?

    As far as the metallurgy part goes and determining the level of the deterioration of the metal I honestly cannot help. But if everything else is good to go I'd be more than happy to strip her down replace anything that needs replacing and put it back together if you aren't comfortable doing it yourself. No charge of course.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steel View Post

    What wouldn't of happened if I had a decent fire rated gun safe.
    Corrected above. Have to make sure it's fire rated. Some are not. Some are minimally rated, some can sit in a fire a long time, etc.

    Something like an AMSEC BF series RSC are a great value for the $$$ for both fire and security.

    Just make sure to make smart choices there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaxman7 View Post
    Steel,

    Don't take this question wrong but what's your level of experience building an AR?

    As far as the metallurgy part goes and determining the level of the deterioration of the metal I honestly cannot help. But if everything else is good to go I'd be more than happy to strip her down replace anything that needs replacing and put it back together if you aren't comfortable doing it yourself. No charge of course.

    -Jax
    Jax,

    I made the same offer, as I see this as an excellent opportunity for learning; me, you, him, whoever. I think documenting the process here in a sticky could prove invaluable to the masses. Hell, the work could even be parted out to different people. My point in the offers was that I do not believe these guns to be total losses, and although the loss of the pets and the other items is an obvious tragedy, I think something good should come out of this for the OP.

    As to the rifle, I know I have a few excess parts laying around, I am sure some others here do too. The LPK, buffer and spring need to go for sure, as does any other steel hardware. The rest becomes a wait and see because a full inspection would tell.

    Upper receiver, I would be inclined to replace it
    Lower, refinish/Duracoat
    and rebuilt
    Barrel, refinish/Duracoat
    after removing the muzzle device
    Crush washer, replace
    Muzzle device, refinish/Duracoat
    , a little burn off and corrosion just gives them character
    Gas tube and pin, remove and inspect, replace pin
    BUIS, I am inclined to replace as tearing these down and painting them with all of their small parts is just too much labor
    Receiver extension, Replace (too much paint on these makes sliding a stock difficult If you have a stock you think rides too loose, a couple coats of Duracoat is a cure)
    Receiver end plate, refinish/Duracoat
    or replace
    Stock, replace (I list stock and receiver extension separately, as I don't know if the OP would go back to the original Magpul Stock.
    Pistol grip and hardware, replace
    Trigger guard replace,
    Optic, replace
    Light and mount, replace
    FF Handguards, re-finish/Duracoat

    If anyone wants to double check my list and offer alternatives, and or the costs of the replacement parts, please do, a collective effort won't hurt.

    As for the pistol, I think the OP should contact "Mr. Smith" from Superior Firearms, as the work he has posted here is nothing short of art.

    Feel free to add, bash, or offer alternatives above.

    K
    Last edited by kmrtnsn; 02-16-13 at 13:25.

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    Can't believe this thread is still going.

    I don't give a rat's ass about your guns.

    I offer my sincere condolences over the loss of your pets.

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    Easy there friend, best not to get to friendly with folks you don't know on the 'net.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColtSeavers View Post
    Can't believe this thread is still going.

    I don't give a rat's ass about your guns.

    I offer my sincere condolences over the loss of your pets.
    Thanks for your contribution. There are several pet forums online.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColtSeavers View Post
    Can't believe this thread is still going.
    Yes, basing one's worldview upon belief instead of evidence leads many to disappointment.

    Take a break from posting in general, and from this thread in particular. Read the material you got in your notification, and re-read the rules that govern the forum, presuming you ever read them in the first place.
    Contractor scum, AAV

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    Many many condolences brother Steel.

    I'm sure the loss of your guns is just as painful as the loss of your pets. I had one of my handguns stolen out of my truck not all that long ago. It was like losing a child, or at least how I envision that feeling like.

    M4c is an incredibly generous community. Never be embarrassed to accept the help that is being offered here. It's offered out of kindness and empathetic sadness, never pity. Let us know what we can do to help.

    kmrtnsn - I think you're on track there. I'd be inclined to do so almost exactly as you've listed. The good news is that most of what is in need of replacement can be had relatively easily. I'd be willing to donate most of an LPK. Used of course, but in good shape and in need of a happy home. I'd love to see the parts go to a good cause as donor parts for Steel's gun's rebirth.

    I may have a spare set of 1911 grips to donate as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JSantoro View Post
    Yes, basing one's worldview upon belief instead of evidence leads many to disappointment.

    Take a break from posting in general, and from this thread in particular. Read the material you got in your notification, and re-read the rules that govern the forum, presuming you ever read them in the first place.
    http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=123718

    Selective moderating.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColtSeavers View Post
    Whining publicly instead of talking to the moderators via PM.

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