[ARCHIVED THREAD] - AR part interchangability

Posted: 10/16/2009 7:54:24 AM EDT

I just got my S&W MP15X. Still haven't taken it out to the range, but the fit and finish look great.

I want to have some spare parts on hand (just in case), and read through the "what parts break during a carbine course" thread. While searching for spare parts, I'm seeing quite a few "kits" that claim to have everything you could need...from pins to springs. I know DPMS makes a very inclusive one, along with some no-name kits.

Question is...are all these AR parts truly interchangable? Will a firing pin from a DPMS kit fit a S&W? Springs?

Also, are there any emergency parts kits that are preferable (either because of manufacturer or items contained)?

Posted: 10/16/2009 8:01:02 AM EDT

[#1]

Virtually ALL of the AR platform parts are interchangeable.

Posted: 10/16/2009 9:15:14 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Virtually ALL of the AR platform parts are interchangeable.

+1

Stocks are the only thing where you need to know what type of receiver extension you have. them order away or just get a new receiver extension if you need to.

Posted: 10/16/2009 10:48:21 AM EDT

[#3]

I just have a spare lpk and bcg as a parts bank. That about covers all the moving parts.

Just my 2 cents

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