AR-15 Question
I have a standard A2 buttstock that I need to put on a lower. To install, I know I need a buffer spring, buffer body, buffer tube, spacer and spacer screw. Is that it? I’d hate place this order and be a part short.
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October 31st, 2009 at 1:40 pm
You know, Brownell’s has an excellent “how to put your AR-15 together” video series, with accompanying PDFs. At the beginning of each step, they outline the parts and tools you need. They move in small steps, so they’re never describing the use of more than a few related parts at a time.
I used them when I put my first AR-15 together. Mine had a collapsible buttstock, but they had a separate video for a standard stock.
October 31st, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Instead of getting a “common” spring, look at this site; http://www.sprinco.com/tactical.html I’ve got the springs in my 2 AR’s and no problemo. Also, check this out. http://www.defensereview.com/m4m4a1-carbine-reliability-issues-part-ii-diagnosing-the-root-cause/
October 31st, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Sounds like you know what you need, and I work in the AR parts industry.
October 31st, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Rifle length buffer tube, spacer, rifle buffer, rifle length buffer spring, screw. PK firearms has em all in stock ready to ship.
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October 31st, 2009 at 4:37 pm
detent & detent spring for takedown pin?
October 31st, 2009 at 5:32 pm
detent & detent spring for takedown pin?
included in the lower receiver kit or the lower, but doesn’t hurt to look first.
October 31st, 2009 at 6:57 pm
+1 on making sure you have the detent and detent spring. Other than that, Unc, you’re GtG.
Here’s a recoil spring, BTW:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=693755
My LEO buddy calls it my “Kool-Aid spring.”
October 31st, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I have found the A1 buttstock combined with the A2 buttplate to work very well for me. Are you already sure that the longer A2 buttstock is correct for you?
October 31st, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Also should come with the lower parts kit, but don’t forget about the buffer retainer and buffer retainer spring.
Look at this (picture from my NM AR build post #5).
October 31st, 2009 at 10:23 pm
You have 3-4 spare detents and detent springs, right? Or am I the only one who does that whenever he builds an AR?
November 1st, 2009 at 2:41 am
Heh. Nah, just put the lower into a gallon ziploc bag and work inside it to put in the detents and springs. It’s kind of like building a ship in a bottle, but with more elbow room. Then, you can’t launch anything!
November 1st, 2009 at 6:58 am
the 5 gallon are even roomier