BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
I once had to put a build on hold for almost a week because I lost the buffer retainer detent and spring... skyrocketed across the shop... like a 79 cent part.
Never again!
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I once had to put a build on hold for almost a week because I lost the buffer retainer detent and spring... skyrocketed across the shop... like a 79 cent part.
Never again!
They're inexpensive insurance and go on sale periodically. I put together a pretty extensive parts kit based on something I saw on a website. I think I posted a thread on it - I'll see if I can find it.
Just posted this thread. Hope its helpful.
nygunforum.com
AR-15 Spare parts organizer
I used this example from ITS tactical to put together an organized spare parts bin. The 'oops kits" will help with a lot of the small parts. The hardest part was labeling the individual sections but it was worth the effort. You can easily see what you have in inventory and what you should...
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twisted
.40 S&W
Classic Fire Arms usually has some good prices, especially barrels when on sale.
Pro hint - they're under the washer or dryer and are unreachable...unless you have a drain in the room - then they're down there.
Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
Im the clumsiest guy here and I only managed to launch 1 spring in 2 lower builds.
Pro tip: do it in a small room and have a magnetic flashlight
Pro tip: do it in a small room and have a magnetic flashlight
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I have two magnet's tied to a string. You wouldn't believe how many laps around the shop they have made.
Robin
Robin
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
If you have the kit ahead of time, it's guaranteed you won't need it. If you DON'T have it, you'll lose at minimum 3 tiny pieces during the build.
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
I have a magnet on a stick that I wave back and forth like a blind man crossing the street.
repete
.338 Win Mag
I live in an old out of square house and I just have to look on the 'down hill' side of my gun room, that's where all the springs and dropped ammo end up!
For a one stop shop I'll use either palmetto, or primary arms, and the latter is a great company to deal with.
I now install the pivot pin with a pair of needle nose, and a razor blade. Nice and easy, although I will still install it inside a plastic bag just in case of a launch.
Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
I just pressed the spring in with the pin. Zen mode enabled.
Twogunwilly
6.5 Creedmoor
Today is a damn good day for parts price wise.
Thought this would be a fun place for this article.
www.recoilweb.com
The Rifle That Wish Built
Read: The Rifle That Wish Built from Dave Merrill on December 27, 2019 for Recoil.
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
spat
.700 Nitro Express
If you're really butterfingers, get a clear plastic bag and do the work inside it.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
I can't hold my breath that long.
Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
Built another 2 and launched the buffer stop. Hit the wall and rolled at my feet.
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Ordered from 'Optics Planet', only because their site is more straight forward and easier to compare products. We shall see.
Robin
Robin
I will never use Optics Planet again. I tried to order a KAK Flash can and my order was cancelled citing:
"We have carefully reviewed the details of your order and some or all of the products you ordered are subject to United States federal, state and/or local government laws and regulations regarding the domestic sale of restricted products. We apologize, but at this time we are not able to proceed with processing your order. In order to ensure that we comply with all applicable laws and regulations we are forced to cancel your order."
When I had called them to inquire as to why I was told that maybe because my item was being shipped through a state where the product is deemed illegal.
That sounds like a complete crock of shit to me. How would other states know what is inside my parcel? I'm pretty sure it is some lame internal order from their risk management department to mitigate potential legal issues.
Anyway, that's why I refuse to use Optics Planet any longer.
"We have carefully reviewed the details of your order and some or all of the products you ordered are subject to United States federal, state and/or local government laws and regulations regarding the domestic sale of restricted products. We apologize, but at this time we are not able to proceed with processing your order. In order to ensure that we comply with all applicable laws and regulations we are forced to cancel your order."
When I had called them to inquire as to why I was told that maybe because my item was being shipped through a state where the product is deemed illegal.
That sounds like a complete crock of shit to me. How would other states know what is inside my parcel? I'm pretty sure it is some lame internal order from their risk management department to mitigate potential legal issues.
Anyway, that's why I refuse to use Optics Planet any longer.
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Ohm's, I just read this and went and checked my email, new email from Optics planet says the order I placed yesterday was shipped yesterday.
I haven't started my upper yet but that KAK part is on my list. This kind of shit really really pisses me off!
Robin
I haven't started my upper yet but that KAK part is on my list. This kind of shit really really pisses me off!
Robin
Write them back and ask to see the law that prevented them from shipping to you.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
I doubt they have one, they are just covering their asses.
FUAC has a habit of suing people for selling perfectly legal products.
I can't blame anyone for saying "nope" to doing business with NY altogether.
It's like a pizza place that won't deliver to a certain neighborhood because other companies pizza guys got robbed there.
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I say write them, call them out! I got something from the NRA yesterday with a prepaid return envelope so I wrote them a note expressing my thoughts on their past performance and their future without me. Will it do any good? Probably not, but it made me feel better and sometimes that's enough.
I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired of this shit! Fuck them!
Robin
I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired of this shit! Fuck them!
Robin
RomanRider
.40 S&W
Thanks for all the info on this thread. Got a bonus from work so I've earmarked some of that toward my first AR rifle. Shopping for a lower receiver now, want to support a LGS if possible but Runnings (semi local at least) has Anderson priced $45 (similar to online), but unfortunately currently out of stock at least at the Rome store. Stix n Stones has Aero for $89 which seems ok but I'm thinking I'd rather have 2 Anderson for the same $. Waiting to hear back from TRB's if they have any in stock.
I'm not gonna even waste my time, this is the email they sent me (minus my personal info and order # of course.
Bustedknees
.308 Win
I didn't have a problem launching parts but I always drop or misplace them so I bought a craftsman magnetic parts tray to keep everything on the table..
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Ohms, I wish I had thought of it the other day when I placed my OP order, I would have included that part just to see what happens, would they cancel the whole order or just that part. I want one but am not ready for it yet. As it is, I just received another email from them, saying they haven't filled the order yet. Hmmm, never had that happen before.
Robin
Robin