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Thread: I know my BM isn't a top tier rifle (rambling inside)......

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    Quote Originally Posted by HES View Post
    I don't know who is in your area, but one thing you might consider is having a local shop order a rifle for you and then pay their price. That way the profit margin stays in your community. Heck you could buy from G&R and then pay your local stores transfer fee. That is still all profit for them
    thats what i like to do with certain purchases.... i have a bcm lower from gandrtactical being shipped to my local dealer at the moment. it also keeps me in good standing with my local shop. because of that i can call him and tell him i want something and he will order whatever i want without my even going to the shop or putting any money down.

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    OK, so the buffer I purchased is a Spike's HT-T2 buffer. Weighing in at 4.3 oz, it's right in between the H and H2. We'll see how it works. I bought it at the LGS for the same price as online, plus I didn't have to pay shipping.

    To answer a question, I'm in southern Colorado (Pueblo, C Springs, Monument, etc.)....

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    I am quite fortunate with my LGS stocking quality parts, it's all Magpul, DD, Troy amongst others. For full rifles it's LMT, DD, S&W. Their prices on accessories are very competitive but they are way up there for full rifles.

    As for your rifle, I would do the same thing you are doing; make the necessary upgrades and shoot the crap out of it rather than drop a big chunk of cash on a new build/complete rifle. I am new to AR's but that is advice I have seen given over and over here on M4C. Of course, if you can afford all the extra ammo and some training plus an new rifle, why not?! You only live once!

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    Being able to easily source high quality parts online is the best part of the AR to me. Also, BCM, DD and Noveske are small, community businesses.

    A reasonable transfer fee isn't bad money for a simple transaction and they didn't have to pony up hundreds of dollars to keep something in inventory hoping it sells. I'll also buy good accessories locally [if] they have good accessories in stock. I don't mind paying extra because I get them immediately and would have had to pay shipping. The problem is; few gun stores have the quality or selection of parts, magazines and/or holsters/accessories I'd want. Most just have the low end stuff.

    I'm very particular though...when I buy a firearm, I know exactly what I want and won't settle at all. If they don't have it, it needs to be ordered from their distributor (at a reasonable price) or I'm getting it online. Wanting a BCM for $1,000 and walking out with a DPMS for $950 that was on their rack...just ain't gonna happen (for me).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quentin View Post
    I'd pass on that 9mm buffer if that's what it is. Go with the H2 or H3 as Grant suggested. And probably a fresh spring.
    Yeah it was very clearly a 9mm buffer. The LGS guy didn't even know. They are good peoples, so I still like them. I looked at what brands they have in stock, and it's about 80% LWRC, a couple Stags, BMs, and Armalites. And that's just the ARs.

    They also have Spike's Tactical lowers, LPKs, and a whole host of Magpul stuff....

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    I am confused. Did you buy a Spike's buffer or a 9mm? They aren't the same. I also find it strange that you came to ask advice about your BM and then end up buying a bunch of stuff that you really don't need to bring it up to speed.

    Grant offered good advice. As for supporting your local gun store would you still support them if they sold crap?

    Personally I am about saving money and getting quality.


    Quote Originally Posted by TheBelly View Post
    Yeah it was very clearly a 9mm buffer. The LGS guy didn't even know. They are good peoples, so I still like them. I looked at what brands they have in stock, and it's about 80% LWRC, a couple Stags, BMs, and Armalites. And that's just the ARs.

    They also have Spike's Tactical lowers, LPKs, and a whole host of Magpul stuff....



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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    I also find it strange that you came to ask advice about your BM and then end up buying a bunch of stuff that you really don't need to bring it up to speed.
    I'm somewhat perplexed about this as well.
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    I bought the Spike's buffer. After I told the guy that I thought it was a 9mm buffer and asked if he had something heavier than a carbine buffer, he pulled the Spike's out from a box behind the counter.

    If they sold crap, I wouldn't buy there. Locally, there are a couple shops available. One is a small owner/operator store that the guy runs out of his basement. He's very responsive to his customer's needs, and I'd like to support him as much as I am able. The other has a reputation for snobbery and having outrageous prices. They ARE a very big store (for being local), and you can find anything you'd like in there....all for top dollar.

    All the other furniture stuff just helps to make it 'mine,' but then again how unique can I be with a bunch of Magpul stuff on there?

    I won't be able to shoot the thing for a couple weeks, and that's plenty of time to get the other stuff taken care of. Planned improvements are (in no particular order):

    1) Buffer (done)
    2) BCG w/ bolt (ordered)
    3) staked gas key (this weekend for the stock one, should be already done on the new one)
    4) staked castle nut (can't decide if I want to change the little plate thing first)
    5) spare bolt (the stock one becomes the spare when the new BCG arrives)

    All should be complete by the end of February, which is the next time that I will be able to get any serious shooting done.

    (note to self: crap, March is coming quick, I better straighten my poop out!)

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    Ok, I am still a little confused here. How many bolts and stuff do you have at this point when everything arrives?

    What I would have done is simply replaced the BM bolt with a quality bolt (for example Bravo Company). The original carrier would have been fine- just make sure it is staked. You can also do it with a sharp punch yourself. I won't beat a dead horse about checking the headspace because I have already done it a hundred times here.

    A standard H or H2 buffer would have been sufficient.

    Quote Originally Posted by TheBelly View Post
    I bought the Spike's buffer. After I told the guy that I thought it was a 9mm buffer and asked if he had something heavier than a carbine buffer, he pulled the Spike's out from a box behind the counter.

    If they sold crap, I wouldn't buy there. Locally, there are a couple shops available. One is a small owner/operator store that the guy runs out of his basement. He's very responsive to his customer's needs, and I'd like to support him as much as I am able. The other has a reputation for snobbery and having outrageous prices. They ARE a very big store (for being local), and you can find anything you'd like in there....all for top dollar.

    All the other furniture stuff just helps to make it 'mine,' but then again how unique can I be with a bunch of Magpul stuff on there?

    I won't be able to shoot the thing for a couple weeks, and that's plenty of time to get the other stuff taken care of. Planned improvements are (in no particular order):

    1) Buffer (done)
    2) BCG w/ bolt (ordered)
    3) staked gas key (this weekend for the stock one, should be already done on the new one)
    4) staked castle nut (can't decide if I want to change the little plate thing first)
    5) spare bolt (the stock one becomes the spare when the new BCG arrives)

    All should be complete by the end of February, which is the next time that I will be able to get any serious shooting done.

    (note to self: crap, March is coming quick, I better straighten my poop out!)



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    Ok, so here's the intent:

    Have a higher quality bcg complete w/ bolt. Use the factory bcg as a spare. The buffer was/is one of those things where i was able to buy from the LGS.

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