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Posted: 8/7/2007 6:33:52 PM EDT
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Welcome aboard
 Roll pin punches are helpful but aren't absolutely necessary. Just take your time and follow the instructions. ARs tend to go together like Legos  Do you have an AR now or are you building your 1st one? I had one when I did my first build. I liked having a working model to fall back on if needed (it wasn't). I'm sure you'll be fine. Is the part about the cotter pin detent install trick shown? It works great. So does the working inside of a clear plastic bag trick. Sometimes I like to keep a strong magnet nearby to hold parts and also capture them as I free them up if disassembling something. Also, heavy tape works well if you're worried about scratching the finish. Just tape it up and then proceed. Good Luck, I'm sure you'll be fine. |
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Posted: 8/7/2007 6:37:55 PM EDT
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thanks, someone told me the j&t distributing kits are cheap!!! are they good or not? just wanted to know. i paid like 535.00 for the kit
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Posted: 8/7/2007 6:39:48 PM EDT
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All you need is here compliments of FALARAK:ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782
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Posted: 8/7/2007 7:31:46 PM EDT
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Yep just follow that guide,it even recommends what tools you might want to usae,nothing special. In fact,when I built mine I just used some needle-nose vicegrips,a crescent wrench,some hemostats(to hold the pins) a real big flat head srewdriver(it was already in my office) for a hammer,and some tape.
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Posted: 8/7/2007 8:10:30 PM EDT
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so is there really a need for me to buy a spanner wrench or multi-tool 24.99 for the stock to be installed for the castle nut or can i use a cresent wrench with a towel????
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Posted: 8/7/2007 8:18:48 PM EDT
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spend the money, get a good, quality AR armory wrench (DPMS, Bushy, etc)  as to installing the castle nut, i'd just spend the $6 and get the stock wrench; h/w, you can use a punch and hammer/mallet to tighten it down (cresent wrench wont work too well, but a set of vice grips might, just dont clamp too hard down, lest you crush something) |
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Posted: 8/7/2007 8:23:45 PM EDT
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what exactly is the armory wrench for the ar?? sorry a noob to ar building
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Posted: 8/7/2007 11:06:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/12/2007 11:51:34 AM EDT
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got my j&t kit on friday, but they only sent me the complete upper, they are overniting the lower parts, and stock assembly, they were at least nice about them only shipping me half of the kit. The upper looks great J&T did a good job, however I will post range results after she gets fired, this coming friday.
Thanks guys JD |
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Posted: 8/12/2007 11:57:23 AM EDT
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I had a good experience building a J&T kit. Like others have said, just follow the posted directions on this board.
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Posted: 8/13/2007 1:39:37 AM EDT
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i just put my 1st lower together a few months ago
never owned a AR before the kit took about 45 mins to go together next time it might take 15 minutes if you have any mechanical ability's it wont be a problem everything makes sense as its going together good luck |
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Posted: 8/13/2007 5:36:07 PM EDT
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Having the proper tools for ANY job makes the project flow...AND, it actually can be fun!!!
Seriously, I live by the words, buy the best tools you can afford - buy cheap, get cheap! When you're deal being with a weapon, or a car, life and death can often be traced to a sloppy build or repair. DONT SKIMP ON THE TOOLS!!!! YOUR LIFE MAY DEPEND ON IT! |
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Posted: 8/13/2007 6:47:03 PM EDT
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ok according to j&t my lower parts should be here tomorrow, i has read the directions over a million times i can do it in my sleep. once i get her together i will post some pics. I also want to build a short barreled 11.5" rifle, i called the atf and got the forms sent to me extra 200.00 to register, guess it will be cool. looking at another j&t kits 11.5" ds-4 what you guys think?
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Posted: 8/13/2007 8:43:54 PM EDT
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Im waiting for mine right now. they said it will ship this week.IM getting tired of looking at this bare naked lower. It needs some stuff on it!!
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Posted: 8/14/2007 9:02:43 AM EDT
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i have been looking at my naked lower for a long time!!! today is hopefully the day!!!
JD |
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Posted: 8/14/2007 9:17:40 AM EDT
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ok, lets talk mags!! I am thinking magpul poly mags, any comments or concerns with these guys. I like the new ones with the windows ... please advise guys..
thanks JD |
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Posted: 8/14/2007 9:39:29 AM EDT
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i have only used the usgi mags.
so far i have had 0 malfunctions in my bushmaster 14.5" m4. about 1000 rounds so far. most people i have talked to also recommend the usgi mags. |
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Posted: 8/14/2007 10:22:29 AM EDT
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Yep,I would stick with usgi mags,I saw this video where this dude had some poly mags(not sure of manufacturer)and inserted one with the bolt open. Every time he would hit the bottom of the mag a bullet would pop out!
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Posted: 8/14/2007 11:59:54 AM EDT
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Not a Plug
I get c sports magazines with the magpul anti tilts. I buy them from Midwest industries. It is very convenient for me to order on the phone then pick them up on the way home from work. 0 malfuntions and they all drop free |
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Posted: 8/14/2007 1:57:18 PM EDT
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www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=331 |
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Posted: 8/14/2007 10:57:01 PM EDT
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sorry i do not know how to post pics but she is done
JD |
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Posted: 8/14/2007 11:11:08 PM EDT
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Upload them to www.imagashack.us Then cut and paste the link here (they have one link just for forums!) We need pics! LOL |
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Posted: 8/15/2007 8:57:39 AM EDT
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http://www.magix-photos.com/cty_mediapool07/9C/4A/00/60/4B/4E/
http://www.magix-photos.com/cty_mediapool07/9C/4A/00/60/4B/4E/ |
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Posted: 8/15/2007 7:13:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/15/2007 7:17:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/15/2007 7:35:53 PM EDT
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GUYS ONLY QUESTION I HAVE IS WHEN I PUT IN THE DISCONNECTOR SPRING ONE END IS BIGGER THAN THE OTHER, WHERE DOES WHICH END GO?? THE BIG END GOES TOWARD THE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY OR THE DISCONNECTOR?
THANKS JD!!!! |
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Posted: 8/16/2007 11:10:36 AM EDT
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JD, The big end goes in the trigger depression, it should hold itself in there that way. If you have any break in blues there is a very good Troubleshooting forum here also. Many people experience a couple of malfunctions until everything is broken in. Keeping everything wet with a good light lube and using good ammo will help break in. good luck, leroy p.s. your weapon looks great. GUYS ONLY QUESTION I HAVE IS WHEN I PUT IN THE DISCONNECTOR SPRING ONE END IS BIGGER THAN THE OTHER, WHERE DOES WHICH END GO?? THE BIG END GOES TOWARD THE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY OR THE DISCONNECTOR? THANKS |
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