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Owner/Instructor at Semper Paratus Arms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SemperParatusArms/
Semper Paratus Arms AR15 Armorer Course http://www.semperparatusarms.com/cou...-registration/
M4C Misc. Training and Course Announcements- http://www.m4carbine.net/forumdisplay.php?f=141
Master Armorer/R&D at SIONICS Weapon Systems- http://sionicsweaponsystems.com
Hey!
My two cents is as follows: If you're seriously questioning this issue, then maybe you'd better find someone that can do it for you. I respect that you're not so egotistical that you'd go and try something you're not sure of, maybe messing something up in the process, THEN asking for help. WTG!
Evil Bert pointed out the tools that you'd need to assemble the lower. It's pretty straightforward for the most part, but the challenging areas are the trigger guard roll pin (make sure everything's supported - you don't want to break a tab off), the front takedown pin spring and detent (be careful or that bastard will fly across the room never to be found again), and the bolt catch roll pin (you don't want to mar the side of your lower).
In addition to what Evil Bert suggested, you'd want a set of regular drift punches too.
These tools are a good investment, as no doubt the AR bug has bitten you and this won't be the last AR you put together.
Iraqgunz pointed out that you may need to remove the front sight block, gas tube, and barrel nut. This is a little more advanced smithing. For that you'll need an armorer's wrench, receiver vise block and insert (this kit includes the bolt catch punch that Evil Bert was talking about):
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...TICAL_TOOL_KIT
plus Brownells Front Sight Bench Block (not mandatory but it makes life waaaay easier):
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2...HT_BENCH_BLOCK
and you're going to be needing a very solidly mounted vise.
IG cautioned you about if you don't have the right tools and knowledge you shouldn't attempt it. He's 110% right on that. Please keep that in mind![]()
I believe all their barrels are sourced from DD. Thats a good question and one i dont have a great answer to. I heard good things, talked to the owner,looked at the specs and jumped.AA had everything i needed and were great to deal with. Like i said spikes was my first choice since they are local but they never got back to me so i went a different route.
Thanks for the support, I think i will invest in a good set of tools because as you pointed out the bug has bitten me and i have an extra lower just sitting there staring at me. It says "Please register me as an SBR and give me a 11.5in barrel" and who am i to deny my lower this simple pleasure. The other problem is my lack of space. vices and what not require a work area that i dont have but thankfully my local class 3 is a good guy who doesn't rape me with prices so he volunteered his services.
Owner/Instructor at Semper Paratus Arms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SemperParatusArms/
Semper Paratus Arms AR15 Armorer Course http://www.semperparatusarms.com/cou...-registration/
M4C Misc. Training and Course Announcements- http://www.m4carbine.net/forumdisplay.php?f=141
Master Armorer/R&D at SIONICS Weapon Systems- http://sionicsweaponsystems.com
I don't know how tight space is, but Harbor Freight has a couple of work benches worth looking into- http://www.harborfreight.com/garage-shop/workbench.html
I bought the 60" Hardwood Workbench with 4 Drawers which fit in our apartment and is surprisingly sturdy. I used the clamp to hold a barrel vise to install Fal barrel. Unfortunately, I had to leave it behind when we moved from the east coast to the west. I do plan to get another
None other than im a support the little guy type of person , as long as they produce good stuff of course. Of which i have every indication that they do. I know your not so no worries. Keith (the owner) was great to work with and i have no qualms abut buying from him again.
People actually buy stuff from there? J/K i get the catalog all the time i just never ordered from there. Im moving (hopefully) soon so i dont want to buy one now and then find out i don't have space for it later. damn you small ,but cheap college apts! but i will keep it in mind, if i have a patio/porch where im going that prob wouldn't be a bad idea.
Last edited by philipeggo; 02-26-11 at 23:37. Reason: spelling
I found these youtube videos from M4C member "Surf" to be helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAQKaDb80H4
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