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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Virginia kid needs help with project

Posted: 8/23/2016 12:44:43 PM EDT

Hey yall, I live in King George, and the local gunsmith wants to charge me $50 to install a barrel onto an upper. No float tube, just the regular handguard setup. The barrel and bolt came from another project and are already headspaced. I was wondering if this price was too much for what seems like a simple job.

Posted: 8/23/2016 1:05:29 PM EDT

[#1]

is the donor barrel already out of the other gun or does the smith need to remove it from the donor gun in order to install in the new project?

Posted: 8/23/2016 5:35:06 PM EDT

[#2]

Just my opinion, but the guy has investments in tools and training and has to charge an equitable rate to recoup his costs while making a profit. As such, I'd say yes to the cost of the install.

Posted: 8/23/2016 6:10:19 PM EDT

[#3]

Not only the cost of the tools/training, but the fact that he will have to "warranty" the job as well. If there are any problems with this unknown barrel and upper, you will be back at his door.

Posted: 8/23/2016 7:37:32 PM EDT

[#4]

Its a fair price.

Posted: 8/23/2016 8:23:52 PM EDT

[#5]

I agree. It would cost you more to buy the tools to do it yourself.

Posted: 8/24/2016 3:11:09 PM EDT

[#6]

Very reasonable price IMHO.

Posted: 8/27/2016 4:18:31 PM EDT

[#7]

Probably his min charge.

Posted: 8/27/2016 6:17:01 PM EDT

[#8]

Hardly a "kid" if you are building and shooting an AR.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Virginia kid needs help with project

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