Quoted: That's what someone on another forum had just suggested (John Holliger). I've been browsing AR15 and looking at the FF systems that people here use, and I had no idea there were so many! I'm going to have to do some extensive research on this to figure out which one I want.
I'm very interested in learning how to do things like barrel or gas block replacement on the AR15 on my own. I've been reading some of the threads on the subject both in the build-it-yourself forum and on this forum. What steps do you recommend I take to learn?
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First of all, if you are shooting CMP or NRA matches as a service rifle, you are limited as to which float tube to use. You will have to use a DCM/CMP style that makes the rifle look still as issued from the outside. There really is not much research required, use White Oak and don't look back. I have yet to find ANYONE who is not well pleased after using them. Right now, they are the best bang for the buck.
As for doing it yourself. Get the M16 USMC manual first of all and read it. It is not the end all be all, but it is a good start. At the very least you will need a bench vise, barrel or action blocks, spanner/barrel nut wrench, Dremel tool, punches of various sizes, hammer and some other tools I cannot think of right now, but that will get you close. The absolute best way to learn is to find someone who does this already and watch them.