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    Things that need to be screwed on like sights and grips I do, I also installed the Knights Trigger Guard because I have a good set of roll pin punches. When it comes to things that require removing the barrel or a barrel vise like installing a free float handguard or flash hider, I leave those to Rainier Arms, but I only live a few miles away from them which makes it really convenient.
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    With a Colt, just K.I.S.S. If this rifle could, even a small possibility, be used for social work, please install a light. Use a good, read durable, light like Surefire or Inforce. This will save your ass in both darkness and in court litigation should it happen.

    If you are using a flat top rail, which I am assuming you are, then have a good set of BUIS such as Matech, KAC 600m, or even Magpul BUIS. A good, read Aimpoint, red dot optic will serve you well and will greatly enhance target acquisition speed and center mass hits quickly. However, please shoot the rifle and learn the fundamentals of zeroing and using iron sights before advancing to a CCO.

    Have plenty of quality magazines, both 30 round and 20 round, and have spare parts for high wear parts. Get a decent B.O.B. and put an extra bolt, those extra high wear parts, and a cleaning kit in the bag. Find some spare parts on the Exchange here or at SAW.

    Next, get some ammunition, which is hard to do at the moment, and have some for stockpiling.

    Finally, after shooting and training with your carbine, then decide what further enhancements you would like to make and have someone that knows what they're doing modify the weapon to your liking.

    Hope this helps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheyCallMeGmoney View Post
    For the free float you will need to get a dremel tool that can be picked up for less than $50 at Walmart brownells has videos with step by step how to do it.
    A Dremel tool should never be needed to upgrade or modify an AR.
    If you need one you're either ill equipped or lack the necessary skill to perform the task at hand.

    I can guarantee you that there is nowhere in any armorers manual that calls for a Dremel tool.

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    I just installed a Magpul trigger guard. I'm not an armorer, but what I've learned dealing with all kinds of things is, take it easy, be as gentle as you possibly can while still getting the job done. Tapped the roll pin out very slowly and gently, pushed it back in very slowly and gently. Didn't have any of the specialized tools, but because I was slow and careful the job went perfectly anyway.
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    Upgrades: Do it yourself, or not?

    Quote Originally Posted by Thump_rrr View Post
    A Dremel tool should never be needed to upgrade or modify an AR.
    If you need one you're either ill equipped or lack the necessary skill to perform the task at hand.

    I can guarantee you that there is nowhere in any armorers manual that calls for a Dremel tool.
    Glad I am not the only one who was confused by that...

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    Quote Originally Posted by talaananthes View Post
    I just installed a Magpul trigger guard. I'm not an armorer, but what I've learned dealing with all kinds of things is, take it easy, be as gentle as you possibly can while still getting the job done. Tapped the roll pin out very slowly and gently, pushed it back in very slowly and gently. Didn't have any of the specialized tools, but because I was slow and careful the job went perfectly anyway.
    You didn't have a punch? What did you use?
    Last edited by Warp; 02-25-13 at 09:22.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thump_rrr View Post
    A Dremel tool should never be needed to upgrade or modify an AR.
    If you need one you're either ill equipped or lack the necessary skill to perform the task at hand.

    I can guarantee you that there is nowhere in any armorers manual that calls for a Dremel tool.
    If I recall, isn't a Dremel used to shave the front sight post? Just curious. I haven't looked at the tutorial.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thump_rrr View Post
    A Dremel tool should never be needed to upgrade or modify an AR.
    If you need one you're either ill equipped or lack the necessary skill to perform the task at hand.

    I can guarantee you that there is nowhere in any armorers manual that calls for a Dremel tool.

    Obviously not but it's got hundreds of thousands of different uses for firearms. For AR's specifically, you use it to shave and then grind the FSB.

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    Allot of people use a Dremel to cut the delta ring off, I dont advocate using a Dremel, but it can be done
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    I'm old and uncool,but this is what I did Saturday. Installed an LMT rear sight.I don't like carry handles but I like those adjustments.
    Replaced pistol grip with a Magpul MOE plus.
    BCM Gunfighter chargimg handle as it adds to faster manipulation,and for me more positive.

    Will likely change out the trigger guard to an enhanced Magpul as the gap is annoying to me. I'll likely keep the standard foregrip.I ain't tactical,and I have a couple more carbines.All real simple easy things to do. The only thing that will improve my shooting is me.
    As long as I look good(and I do) I don't care what my gun looks like.

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