[ARCHIVED THREAD] - AR NOob Question

Posted: 8/5/2007 12:22:01 PM EDT

Hi,

I bought a M&P 15 last christmas, and I have been a lurker here for a while. Is it better to store an AR-15 with the bolt open or closed for a long period of time? I will be going away to school again, and I can't take my gun Thanks

Posted: 8/5/2007 12:34:32 PM EDT

[#1]

Bolt open would keep the buffer spring compressed.

Though if you are worried about a closed and locked bolt for long periods of time, simply pull the bolt and carrier out of the rifle for storage.

Posted: 8/5/2007 12:35:11 PM EDT

[#2]

just keep a light coat fo CLP on everything and store with bolt closed

Posted: 8/5/2007 4:42:33 PM EDT

[#3]

CLPed, bolt open (sorry, i do that w/ any stored firearm if i can--keeps air moving out more so and peoples can see its not loaded), locked down

Posted: 8/5/2007 4:55:20 PM EDT

[#4]

As said, will do no harm either way. Springs compressed since WWII in 45ACP magazines functioned 100% after 60 years and still are rated as strong as when new. Do it whatever way you choose and , "BE HAPPY". Moisture and rust are the only things to be avoided with long term storage................Mike

Posted: 8/5/2007 4:59:48 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
As said, will do no harm either way. Springs compressed since WWII in 45ACP magazines functioned 100% after 60 years and still are rated as strong as when new. Do it whatever way you choose and , "BE HAPPY". Moisture and rust are the only things to be avoided with long term storage................Mike

yea, +1 on that--springs wear out from use (compression/release over and over), not from being inactive

Posted: 8/5/2007 5:23:26 PM EDT

[#6]

Thanks guys!!!!

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