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Posted: 1/21/2009 1:57:26 PM EDT
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Ok, I am a somewhat new to AR's so bear with me. I have a complete DPMS lower and I am trying to get an upper. I think I want a standard A2 16" chrome lined barrel/chamber. Is there an advantage to the A3's/m4 or does that just basically mean its a flattop?
My MAIN question is If I by a complete assembled upper such as Upper, and then I by a barrel kit such as Barrel Kit is that all I will need to have a COMPLETE upper? What tools would I need to assemble these to items? Any one have thoughts on Del-Ton, or Model 1 Sales? I don't know who makes the barrels or receivers for Model1. Also, I have noticed that a lot of sites, don't list a makes the receiver a lot of times, they just say who makes the barrel. Does that not matter? Any info would help, I think I want to BUILD my upper, one for the learning experience and two for the price/availability. 
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With what you've linked all you'll need to add will be a charging handle.
Model 1's barrels have been ER Shaw barrels and they're good to go. For tools you'll want a receiver vise block, a vise, some moly grease and a barrel wrench/armorers wrench at the least; snap ring pliers and a punch/tap to install the gas tube roll pin will also be a great help. ETA - You may also need a front sight post, detent and spring. An A2 sight tool will be helpful but not necessary to install those. EATA - Heh, yeah, missed the BCG. |
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Ok, I am a somewhat new to AR's so bear with me. I have a complete DPMS lower and I am trying to get an upper. I think I want a standard A2 16" chrome lined barrel/chamber. Is there an advantage to the A3's/m4 or does that just basically mean its a flattop? Yes My MAIN question is If I by a complete assembled upper such as Upper, and then I by a barrel kit such as Barrel Kit is that all I will need to have a COMPLETE upper? What tools would I need to assemble these to items? No you will still need to order bolt carrier, bolt, and charging handle. MMcfpd has the tools listed in his post above. Any one have thoughts on Del-Ton, or Model 1 Sales? I don't know who makes the barrels or receivers for Model1. Also, I have noticed that a lot of sites, don't list a makes the receiver a lot of times, they just say who makes the barrel. Does that not matter? Any info would help, I think I want to BUILD my upper, one for the learning experience and two for the price/availability. |
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