Building My First AR-15 | Complete Assembly Guide | Step 8 – Buffer & Stock

Oh man, the takedown pin. I had a battle arms lower, so it came with a set screw to hold the sping in, to make buffer assembly easier, but it also means tiny set screws get launched into your garage somewhere. I get that the end plate is supposed to hold the spring in place, but I do appreciate the set screw. It seems like no matter what, the takedown pin is a pain in the ass!

I also had to remove the set screw and actually clip the spring because it was too tight. Could not pull out the takedown pin.

Also, I didn't stake my castle nut. I'll have to see if it matters after several rounds, but I vote do not stake. Anyone else? Thoughts?

These videos are literally every single justification needed to buy the right tools before attempting to build an AR. Even if the tools are not high quality. As in less than a $100 would get you all you need to make your build immensely easier. The videos prove you can do it with bare minimum tools, but why? I just looked at it as a cost of building my first AR. I bought good tools I could use for another build, maintenance, or for changing out parts eventually. Not in any way trying to give you grief or negative feedback. I do applaud you for making this video to show others the overall process and things to consider. I just didn’t understand this whole bare minimum tools approach.

I lost my spring when I was installing mine, and had to go buy another one. Talk about frustrating!

You're using a loaded center punch as a punch. Just pudh until you hear a click don't use a hammer

Should be able to pull the lever on the stock the opposite way. That will allow you to slide it on and off the buffer tube.

Leave the pin out and put in after buffer tube is installed. Use a punch to depress the pin detent and spring and push pin in. Easy.

Not a build, an assembly of parts someone else built.

lol, get the right tools bro, it will work a lot smoother.