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Posted: 11/27/2015 4:16:47 PM EDT
Man that was easy. Did it on my covered pool table, only problem I ran into was the buffer catch releasing while I was trying to seat the take down spring under the buffer spacer:Booooiiing! Lol

Update:
Lighting wasn't great, but it's done!(for now)
Stitched up a piece of leather with 550 cord for the buffer tube. Looks kinda cool, but I want to build a nicer brown leather sleeve with black stitching and a thicker sling.






Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:19:16 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:20:31 PM EDT
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Now you know why we build em'. Congrats!!
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:20:35 PM EDT
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Do yourself and others a favor and start making sure the safety is on when you are not on target and shooting. Thanks.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:21:28 PM EDT
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Good job! Looks great!
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:21:58 PM EDT
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Especially with the upper off the lower with the hammer back.
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also I got your serial number now I am going to report it stolen or something

 
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:25:30 PM EDT
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Little safety bad habits grow into big safety bad habits. If everyone started with good habits, I wouldn't have people flagging me with their safeties off. But somehow it still happens, even when they've "been shooting for a decade or more".
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:26:16 PM EDT
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Get a life. There's no upper connected. After I ensure my guns are empty I store them hammer down safety off.

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Especially with the upper off the lower with the hammer back.


This is a legitimate concern. Dropping the hammer on the bolt catch can break it.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:26:34 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:27:15 PM EDT
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They shouldn't be flagging you period. Safety or not.

Focus on the real issue - muzzle discipline. Stop relying on mechanical safeties to allow for an unsafe practice.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:33:25 PM EDT
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They shouldn't be flagging you period. Safety or not.

Focus on the real issue - muzzle discipline. Stop relying on mechanical safeties to allow for an unsafe practice.
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Little safety bad habits grow into big safety bad habits. If everyone started with good habits, I wouldn't have people flagging me with their safeties off. But somehow it still happens, even when they've "been shooting for a decade or more".


They shouldn't be flagging you period. Safety or not.

Focus on the real issue - muzzle discipline. Stop relying on mechanical safeties to allow for an unsafe practice.

Or maybe, just maybe, we could work on doing two safe things at once: not flagging people and keeping the safety on. Both of which are habits that should be started early and maintained constantly.



Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:37:05 PM EDT
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Lol
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:39:47 PM EDT
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Or maybe, just maybe, we could work on doing two safe things at once: not flagging people and keeping the safety on. Both of which are habits that should be started early and maintained constantly.


https://youtu.be/k-rGnMKszxg
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Little safety bad habits grow into big safety bad habits. If everyone started with good habits, I wouldn't have people flagging me with their safeties off. But somehow it still happens, even when they've "been shooting for a decade or more".


They shouldn't be flagging you period. Safety or not.

Focus on the real issue - muzzle discipline. Stop relying on mechanical safeties to allow for an unsafe practice.

Or maybe, just maybe, we could work on doing two safe things at once: not flagging people and keeping the safety on. Both of which are habits that should be started early and maintained constantly.


https://youtu.be/k-rGnMKszxg

This video is in no way relevant to my thread.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:41:00 PM EDT
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Get a life. There's no upper connected. After I ensure my guns are empty I store them hammer down safety off.



This is a legitimate concern. Dropping the hammer on the bolt catch can break it.
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Get a life. There's no upper connected. After I ensure my guns are empty I store them hammer down safety off.

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Especially with the upper off the lower with the hammer back.


This is a legitimate concern. Dropping the hammer on the bolt catch can break it.


Good to know, thanks
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:41:42 PM EDT
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That's the plan. I thought I had the sickness before.... uh oh...
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:43:50 PM EDT
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Man that was easy. Did it on my covered pool table, only problem I ran into was the buffer catch releasing while I was trying to seat the take down spring under the buffer spacer:Booooiiing! Lol

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Excellent!!
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:47:27 PM EDT
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Built my first 3 before I went to Japan. That was 8 years ago. One still needs an upper.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:48:16 PM EDT
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cool



now stain that wine rack
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:51:24 PM EDT
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Lol its glossy, I have a few different models that sell well, and women like the clear as much as they do the cabernet and dark walnut stains
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:52:26 PM EDT
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Nice! I bought 2 lowers at once, figured why not for the background check I was already doing. So there will definitely be a second.... and then a third, fourth, etc.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:53:58 PM EDT
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Nice!
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is it on safety?
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 4:55:52 PM EDT
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Why?
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 5:02:52 PM EDT
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Why?
hard to put the safety on with the hammer down

 
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 5:03:02 PM EDT
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Why?

Hopefully just because it rustles "ishouldntspeak"'s jimmies
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 5:16:21 PM EDT
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Nice! I was contemplating messing with a black friday AR for my first. That's when I got on here and learned about building them instead.

Glad I went that route too. Rewarding and even fun. I've built several now.

I have the Brownells front pivot detent tool and just lately think I have the fluid hand motion it takes down. I still use a plastic bag to catch that sucker in case of error.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 9:34:42 PM EDT
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Hopefully just because it rustles "ishouldntspeak"'s jimmies
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Hopefully just because it rustles "ishouldntspeak"'s jimmies


Haha that's a good enough reason.

Really it's because before I put any gun away into storage I perform the following function check which leaves the hammer down.

1) charge several times and visually inspect chamber to ensure it is empty. Bolt carrier should move freely with little resistance
2) manually engage bolt catch, charge the rifle and ensure bolt stays locked back.
3) release the bolt and ensure that it slams home and goes fully into battery and the hammer doesn't drop.
4) flip the selector to safe and ensure the trigger doesn't pull
5) flip selector to fire, and pull trigger. Hammer should drop as normal.
6) while holding the the trigger to the rear, charge the rifle.
7) let the trigger reset, you should hear an audible click as the disconnector lets go of the hammer and the trigger sear engages it.
8) pull the trigger, hammer should drop as normal
9) close dust cover and make sure charging handle is locked into place
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 9:37:26 PM EDT
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That's the plan. I thought I had the sickness before.... uh oh...
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Good, now go build 10 more.

That's the plan. I thought I had the sickness before.... uh oh...


I came to post your screwed but you are already one step ahead.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 9:44:53 PM EDT
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Already headed to the engraver on my 80%.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 9:45:32 PM EDT
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Fuck me
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 10:00:27 PM EDT
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I have the same upper on an Anderson lower!
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 10:02:37 PM EDT
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Very nice!  IMO, it gives you a much better understanding of how your weapon works if you either build it or strip and rebuild it.  If I buy a whole firearm, the first thing I do is take it apart and see how it works.  There are very limited exceptions where you probably should not do this unless you know exactly what you are doing and have the proper tools/another set of hands.  The biggest one that comes to mind is the Mossberg 5XX trigger group (they are bastards).

What you really need is a work bench if you have space in your house.  Having a dedicated surface to do stuff on is key.  




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Link Posted: 11/27/2015 10:09:43 PM EDT
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Pretty dam easy wasn't it?
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 10:10:35 PM EDT
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Do yourself and others a favor and learn the 4 rules.

A gun's "safety" is a function of two things... the direction in which the muzzle is pointed, and the lack of trigger interface.  Period.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 10:13:59 PM EDT
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You didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen.
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In a way, you are right.

Years ago, I posted some pictures of some M15s that I had put together and said I built them.

I was immediately hammered with "you didn't build it, you assembled it".

Well, I guess they were right, since I didn't mill or forge anything, I just assembled the parts, so I stood corrected.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 10:30:40 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 11/27/2015 10:32:16 PM EDT
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Good job son. I remember my first time too
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 10:32:31 PM EDT
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Very nice!  IMO, it gives you a much better understanding of how your weapon works if you either build it or strip and rebuild it.  If I buy a whole firearm, the first thing I do is take it apart and see how it works.  There are very limited exceptions where you probably should not do this unless you know exactly what you are doing and have the proper tools/another set of hands.  The biggest one that comes to mind is the Mossberg 5XX trigger group (they are bastards).

What you really need is a work bench if you have space in your house.  Having a dedicated surface to do stuff on is key.  


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I have seveal work benches, but working with tiny springs I figured it best to work on a big flat surface with hardwood floors all around.
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 10:32:44 PM EDT
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What about guns that don't have a safety ?
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Sweet, pics? Do you like it? This will be a backup HD/truck PDW. I have a Vortex Strike fire going on it. Total cost of the build was right at  $525 with BCG/CH and optic included.

Am I wrong for wanting a single point sling? Point me in the right direction my friends.
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Good, now go build 10 more.


That's the plan. I thought I had the sickness before.... uh oh...

Congrats on your new sIcKNesS.


I think everybody launches the front detent pin on their first build. I always tell them to order 2 or 3 extra. (there is a tool for that).






 

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Damn it, came here to say that!!

Well, maybe I can add that he didn't leave it on fire for the pic, somebody else did that also

Back when men were men, guns didn't even have safeties
Link Posted: 11/27/2015 10:42:29 PM EDT
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Many more will follow............you never do just one
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Very nice!  IMO, it gives you a much better understanding of how your weapon works if you either build it or strip and rebuild it.  If I buy a whole firearm, the first thing I do is take it apart and see how it works.  There are very limited exceptions where you probably should not do this unless you know exactly what you are doing and have the proper tools/another set of hands.  The biggest one that comes to mind is the Mossberg 5XX trigger group (they are bastards).

What you really need is a work bench if you have space in your house.  Having a dedicated surface to do stuff on is key.  





I have seveal work benches, but working with tiny springs I figured it best to work on a big flat surface with hardwood floors all around.


Good call.  I have been known to use my bathroom for the same reason.  I learned this lesson as a young kid building RC cars.   These days I try to magnetize everything and use magnetic mats and bowls (which also can double as a magnet broom).  Also, please wear eyepro when working with anything under spring tension.  Your wife and dog may think you look goofy, but it is better to not have to go to the ER to get something metal out of your eye.
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I think everybody launches the front detent pin on their first build. I always tell them to order 2 or 3 extra. (there is a tool for that).



 


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Congrats on your new sIcKNesS.


I think everybody launches the front detent pin on their first build. I always tell them to order 2 or 3 extra. (there is a tool for that).



 




I could see how ppl launch the front, but it was actually the bolt catch. I tightened the buffer tube to catch the bolt catch before realizing I had to seat the rear takedown spring under the buffer tube spacer so when I backed off the buffer tube slightly it launched the spring and catch out.
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I think a lower assembly races would be fun to watch... like those nerds doing Rubik's cubes, except 87 times cooler.  

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