[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Changing Barrels

Posted: 4/27/2010 1:38:24 PM EDT

If I wanted to change to a 14.5" bbl with the perm FH, would this be something that can be done at home? Or, would I need to send the upper in to have the new bbl installed? Any special tools needed?

Thanks gents.

Posted: 4/27/2010 1:45:31 PM EDT

[#1]

You will need three things.
1. An AR barrel wrench
2. An AR receiver block
3. A sturdy vice.

It certainly can be done at home if you have those tools, a little mechanical know how and some patience.
Expect the wrench and receiver block to run you about $100 together.

See here on how to do it. http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782

Posted: 4/28/2010 1:34:43 AM EDT

[#2]

ive seen the receiver block for 35 and the old TM style barrel wrench for 19.
no where near 100 bucks.
you will need a torque wrench though

Posted: 4/28/2010 3:00:07 AM EDT

[#3]

a roll pin punch will also be needed.

Posted: 4/28/2010 10:48:10 AM EDT

[#4]

Thanks guys. In your opinion is it worth it trying to do it myself, or should I just have it done? Any idea what the cost would be to have it done?

Posted: 4/28/2010 4:55:53 PM EDT

[#5]

With the tools recommended by others here it's a simple mechanical process. Are you sure it's going to be a one-time barrel change? Never going to need tools to install another barrel or FF hand guards? I would invest in the tools anyways...

Posted: 4/28/2010 5:13:21 PM EDT

[#6]

Contact your Hometown forum for help. Might cost you a drink or twelve.
Don't forget the Moly lube
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Posted: 4/28/2010 5:56:19 PM EDT

[#7]

ETA: Disregard, because I am an idiot.

Posted: 4/28/2010 6:45:10 PM EDT

[#8]

Buy the tools....its so damn easy you'll be pissed that you payed someone to do it.

Posted: 4/28/2010 7:26:28 PM EDT

[#9]

if you have a 16" id just get it cut and permed at adco... but doing it yourself looks really easy.(changing, dont attempt to cut it yoursef

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