Four screwdrivers works. So does the *handguard tool* which resembles a coathanger, but is heaverier, and usually runs between $10-$20. We had the tapered slip ring on the XM177 *Car 15*, too.
Posted on 07/11/2019 11:53:18 AM PDT by Black_Rifle_Gunsmith
There is too much gun control legislation being proposed lately. As the election cycle heats up, Presidential hopefuls are making big promises about banning guns, gunsmithing kits, and of course, the venerable and much-loved AR-15.
I'm taking a small departure from the regular newsreel and discussions about gun control, to instead talk about something a little more fun in the blog section: Anti-gun control. Politicians have said too much, and you want to build an AR-15 from scratch. You might have no idea where to begin. This guide's going to teach you everything you need to know to get started.
The rifle we’re piecing together in this guide is a typical AR-15 with a 16" barrel, chambered in 5.56/.223. That’s the gold standard for nearly all black rifles (you can customize later). If you want to keep your rifle un-registered (which is perfectly legal in most states), you'll also want to consider an 80 percent lower - a receiver blank with no serial number. First, we’ll look at the relevant gun laws and answer some questions you probably have. Next, we’ll explain every part you need to build your own AR-15 kit, including which parts are best for a well-rounded, affordable rifle.
Lastly, we’ll go over the different types of ARs and calibers you can build (a rifle, pistol, or a short-barreled rifle/SBR). If you're interested, keep reading. Questions? Feel free to comment and I'll do my best to help you out and answer any questions you might have.
Agreed.
Buy once, cry once.
Most expensive part of building an AR is having to buy the required tools at the same time.
Great blog. I am 90% done with building an AR-9. I notice you are very new to FreeRepublic (welcome). How did you find the site? Always nice to have 2A supporters here. You may want to start a ping list down the road.
Thanks for the welcome! I’m just a writer, editor, and military veteran. I happened upon the site while browsing news feeds and getting a pulse on some gun control news.
I’m completely ignorant, what is a ping list?
For instance, there is a user named Swordmaker who pings me (and a lot of other users) who are all interested in news concerning Apple and its products. You can search Swordmaker's posts and see where he "pings" large volumes of users to specific Apple articles that we may not have found on our own.
It'll take time, but as you post gun articles you'll see users who comment over and over and you'll get to know them.
A Pinglist,,,
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Welcome!
Thank you very much for the information, thefactor. I appreciate it. I’m happy that you and others are enjoying the content, I enjoy writing it.
How would I go about setting up one of these ping lists?
I have pinged Swordmaker in this comment in the hope he can explain how he maintains his Apple ping list.
The .350 Legend from Winchester is right around the corner.
A drill press will work, and is a whole lot easier, But you do not necessarily need one, even for a 0% receiver forging. I've done it.
However, at circa $40, an AAO 80% lower saves a lot of time. AAO Mfg.com
The military has been playing with the 6.8 SPC from Remington since I first fired an Australian F89 Minimi in that chambering in early 2000, its primary consideration being the arrangement of suitable links for feeding in full-auto SAWs and in the then-popular H&K XM-8.
Of late, SOCOM has given the .300, often silenced, a good workout, especially with night scopes, and has reportedly made in excess of 1000 kills in Afghanistan and Syria with it. It's main disadvantage is its ability to have the .300-diameter bulleted cartridge chamber in a regular 5.56mm M4, pushing the bullet back into the cartridge case and then firing, the .30 bullet NOT going down the smaller diameter barrel. Special Forces and other SOCOM users are well-enough trained that this is not usually a problem for them, but general service-wide issue would be too likely to cause problems. The 7.65 Wilson is an improvement that avoids this, but though it too is being tried, it's still a test case.
And then there is the .350 Winchester Legend. Too new to tell, but offering promise, we'll see. I want one with a gas-operated piston system in an AR-18 upper.
Unless you get one of the old AAOrd [No relation to the curre4nt AAO} Steel AR-15 lowers, or a stamped sheet metal 80% lower from The Flat Spot. They're steel.
Four screwdrivers works. So does the *handguard tool* which resembles a coathanger, but is heaverier, and usually runs between $10-$20. We had the tapered slip ring on the XM177 *Car 15*, too.
IMHO, drill the holes for the trigger and hammer pins and the safety/selector first, and only about 3/8 of an inch deep, from both sides. That way, when you drill out the FCG well, it'll clear out their holes and avoid chips and burrs where their holes come out.
It'll work either way. But drilling the pin and selector holes first is easier, neater and more elegant.
Over the last few years, I’ve been asked what the toughest “finish” is for AR rifles/carbines (that get hard use in the field) & magazines is.
My answer is always the same: EPOXY APPLIANCE PAINT or EPOXY AUTOMOTIVE EXHAUST PAINT from a “spray can”.
(It comes in several colors but my favorite is “low gloss black”.)
WARNING: Once thoroughly cured, both are hard to remove with sandpaper. - Btw, my BBQ pit is painted with EXHAUST MANIFOLD PAINT (from O’Reilly’s) & even heat doesn’t seem to remove it.
Auto supply stores (like NAPA) & the “big box stores” sell both at reasonable prices.
Just my OPINION, TMN78247
I've had good success with the 300. Probably the best subsonic i’ve ever worked with. Cycles well using a pistol gas tube. Have my glass zeroed for subsonic then dial it to the stop for my supersonic. 220’grain for sub and those long black tipped Barnes 110 for super.
I finally broke down and bought one of those. Got tired of scratching things on my the rifles Mrs. L and I spent a considerable amount of cash on. She’s especially twitchy about her handguard.
https://offhandgear.smugmug.com/Hand-Guard-Gallery/i-BQzTCnS/A
Can’t imagine why.....
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Forged or polymer? Which is best for durability?
Polymer or forged?
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