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3 Problems w/Homebuilt AR-15s

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  1. Interesting tip regarding the gas block installation. It seems another potential for issues relates to proper selection of buffer and BCG and compatibility with gas tube length (e.g., mid-length, carbine, pistol, etc.) for optimal cycling? …so many new-fangled bolt carriers these days along with tunable buffers, different sizes, etc.

  2. All I did on mine was assemble the lower. I ain't fucking with an upper on my lonesome. I did locktite the shit out of the castle nut. I haven't had problems yet but Ill stake it this weekend!

  3. I appreciate your candor, and would tend to agree. Though, I have the benefit of training by the battalion armorer years ago, and while I'm not the smartest guy in the room, I do have the benefit of 53 years of knowing how to ask him good questions, and learning from the mistakes of others.

    In this case, my experience is in building M16A2 rifles, so there was no gas block. Now, I'm building my first with a gas block. Rather than buying a jig or a file, I ordered a dimpled barrel (thanks for the Rocksett tip. Like any other Jarhead, I overbuild the crap out of everything). What are your thoughts on adjustable gas blocks vs non adjustable (YHM, etc) for a fighting rifle?

  4. All good info!
    Overall, I think more people building their own AR's is a good thing….it gives the owner the ability to learn all the internal functions of their weapon and it's parts.
    BUT – You MUST Shoot several hundred rounds through your AR while double & Triple checking ALL parts for correct fit & function ! >>> Then, run a few Thousand rounds through it to be Absolutely SURE you have a reliable weapon !!
    Otherwise, you've only built a "Model Toy" to look at… that's potentially dangerous.

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