Couldn't get it all in first post- PART 1

Lower nearly complete, launched the front takedown pin detent 3 times!

Yeah, I know there's a cheap tool, but I've always used the "Thin blade screwdriver and Damnit!" method.

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And, we're done!

While Kitchen Table gunsmithing is fun, distractions (New Puppy, TV, Phone etc) can lead to easy mistakes. At least the cats left me alone mostly- until I started launching small shiny objects.

It's also a good idea to be completely sober.

Dang, I forgot just how good an A2 feels! The sight picture is just perfect for these aging eyes. And although I haven't weighed them, the A2 "Feels" no heavier than the fully dressed Mfourgery.

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EDIT: @JJREA @backbencher - found it guys, 3 times!

Looks great!  But you seem to be missing a bayonet, a collapsible stock, & the forward rail system.  

Looks great, thanks for the pictures.
Ron

Yeah-

No Optic either!

Very very nice.  I don't think it's missing a thing.  You can always tape a maglight to it for night ops.  

YES!

usjet,
Glad to see that barrel put to good use finally.  Your's was my intended use for it but I just never got around to it.  Looks great!  Hope it shoots as well.

I use a 1/4" Punch to install pivot pin. Before I bought a punch set, I used a 1/4" Drill bit. I put the punch in from the left side, and push it through the lugs up to the spring hole. I drop the spring and detent in push them down, while pushing on the punch. Then I just push the pivot pin through the right side pushing the punch out.

Just my way of doing it. I found it a lot safer/ easier to do, because I can point the receiver away from me while putting the pivot pin in.

I start by putting an old magazine in a bench vise so that the receiver would be muzzle up. I attach the received to magazine. Put a few drops of oil in the pivot pin detent hole, drop the spring in, hold the detent with needle nose pliers, push it in the hole, grab a strait razor and push down on the detent with the flat side of the razor as I back out the pliers, then grab the pivot pin and shove it in the hole over the razor, then slip the razor out. Bada Bing!