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Offline Earl Keese

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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #195 on: September 01, 2017, 07:09:04 PM »
Quote from: gnumadic on September 01, 2017, 05:29:21 PM
Quote from: Earl Keese on September 01, 2017, 05:09:13 PM
There's also a little gun shop in Lookout Valley that used to have a lot of AR parts been a while since I've been in there. What about Ace Hardware?

That's where I went (Lookout Valley is also Tiftonia, right?) over on Cummings Hwy near Browns Ferry Rd. Lookout Firearms and Accessories. The owner, Randy, gave me the gas tube roll pin for free! In fact, if I had brought both the gas block and the tube he'd have installed it for me, but I only had the block in my pocket.



I did go buy a roll pin set with a small enough punch to do the job right. I also took a small file and slightly tapered the end of the roll pin to help it go in a little easier. Got the tube on the block and the block on the barrel. All I have left is to install the flash hider and secure the hand rail. Busy weekend ahead (Friday night football, Saturday soccer, birthday parties, etc...oh, and my in-laws are in town), but I should hopefully get it done and have pics up by Monday or Tuesday.
I haven't been in there since right after he(Randy) opened. He's a nice guy and does cheap transfers. Anthony is a friend of mine though, so he gets all my LGS business.
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Offline SlvrDragon50

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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #196 on: September 01, 2017, 11:10:13 PM »
Just bought my TiN low mass BCG from AIM Surplus!

20% off on all accessories. Great deals there. Including magazines!
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Offline gnumadic

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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #197 on: September 02, 2017, 12:08:25 AM »
Quote from: SlvrDragon50 on September 01, 2017, 11:10:13 PM
Just bought my TiN low mass BCG from AIM Surplus!

20% off on all accessories. Great deals there. Including magazines!

Nice! There have been some good Labor Day weekend sales. Like you said earlier, I think getting all of the weekly (sometimes daily) emails gives you a good idea of sales cycles. Of course, I hear black rifle Friday is pretty big.
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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #198 on: September 02, 2017, 12:11:55 AM »
Quote from: Earl Keese on September 01, 2017, 07:09:04 PM
I haven't been in there since right after he(Randy) opened. He's a nice guy and does cheap transfers. Anthony is a friend of mine though, so he gets all my LGS business.

I've been using GT Distributors since I'm in GA. But they went from $10 to $25 on transfers, which seems to be the going advertised rate. It's why I bought my Anderson lower at Cabela's. It was cheaper there to pay tax and no transfer fee.
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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #199 on: September 02, 2017, 12:13:08 AM »
Quote from: gnumadic on September 02, 2017, 12:08:25 AM
Quote from: SlvrDragon50 on September 01, 2017, 11:10:13 PM
Just bought my TiN low mass BCG from AIM Surplus!

20% off on all accessories. Great deals there. Including magazines!

Nice! There have been some good Labor Day weekend sales. Like you said earlier, I think getting all of the weekly (sometimes daily) emails gives you a good idea of sales cycles. Of course, I hear black rifle Friday is pretty big.

I started checking out the Gun Deals subreddit, they update pretty fast. That's what I've heard too, but 20% off is a pretty big discount already. Maybe they do 25%? I dunno.

I've got pretty much everything bought now though. I just need to make one big purchase from Lanbo's, but I need to hold off and save some more money. I can afford it, but I don't like seeing my bank account so low :P
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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #200 on: September 02, 2017, 11:22:34 AM »
Anyone have a problem like this before? I didn't put any grease on the threads, but I'm unable to hand-turn the muzzle device (YHM Phantom 5C1) without using a lot of force (far more than the install videos I've watched). I am wondering if the parkerizing is filling in the threads a little.

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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #201 on: September 02, 2017, 12:23:08 PM »
Stainless is "funny" stuff.

Before I risked messing up the threads on the barrel I'd get a tap and run it into the flash suppressor to make sure those threads were "right".

If you don't have, or can't get, a die you might try oil on the threads (a good bit) and then work the flash suppressor on as far as it'll go, then back off again, add some oil and repeat till you can tell if it'll work itself out like that.

Booger up the flash suppressor and it will cost you, booger up the barrel and it'll cost a lot more.
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Offline Earl Keese

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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #202 on: September 02, 2017, 01:09:38 PM »
Quote from: gnumadic on September 02, 2017, 11:22:34 AM
Anyone have a problem like this before? I didn't put any grease on the threads, but I'm unable to hand-turn the muzzle device (YHM Phantom 5C1) without using a lot of force (far more than the install videos I've watched). I am wondering if the parkerizing is filling in the threads a little.


Yes, I installed a brake last night same thing. It's always good practice to chase newly machined threads.
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« Reply #203 on: September 02, 2017, 01:24:37 PM »
That was exactly my concern. Better to lose a $30 brake than ruin a $230 barrel (not that I paid that much).

I do not have a 1/2 - 28 tap, but it would be a good idea to hand tap it...going slow to just clear the pitch. While I am thinking the issue is with the suppressor, it could be either thread (internal or external on the barrel). Without a go/no-go I can't know for certain which one is non-conforming.

I think I will try to find a bolt with that thread pattern. I have heard you can cut the end to make it a "self-tapping" bolt. I'm sure there is some dude that shows how to do it on YouTube.
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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #204 on: September 03, 2017, 04:59:50 PM »
This afternoon I made a trip to Lowe's and Home Depot hoping they might have a 1/2"-28 bolt in their specialty sections. The largest 28 thread count bolt they had was 1/4". I checked the drill/tap supplies and as expected, no dice. They only had coarse threads in 1/2" size. However, on the drive home it suddenly hit me that my suppressor ready P-09 has 1/2-28 threads!!!



The CZ thread protector screwed freely on to the AR barrel, while the flash suppressor hung up in the same spot. Ballistic Advantage - 1, Yankee Hill Machine - 0.

So, I can order a 1/2"-28 tap, take it to a gunsmith, or send it back to Primary Arms as a defect/out-of-tolerance. Given that all of my options involve more time and money, I am leaning toward the last one. Honestly, while I'm happy to have bought the YHM muzzle device on sale for $24, my experience hasn't met my expectations after reading all of the 5-star reviews. I am sure I just got a dud, but the fit and finish are also on par with what I paid.
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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #205 on: September 03, 2017, 05:27:10 PM »
Unfortunate but good to see that you probably have a solution!

Pretty excited to start putting together my upper now. I'm debating on skipping the Magpul armorer's wrench and just getting a cheap wrench since I will have a wrench from SLR for the barrel nut, and I have the ratcheting castle nut (or plan to order it).
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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #206 on: September 03, 2017, 07:34:43 PM »
Quote from: SlvrDragon50 on September 03, 2017, 05:27:10 PM
Unfortunate but good to see that you probably have a solution!

Pretty excited to start putting together my upper now. I'm debating on skipping the Magpul armorer's wrench and just getting a cheap wrench since I will have a wrench from SLR for the barrel nut, and I have the ratcheting castle nut (or plan to order it).

Sounds like there's no need for you to buy the Magpul wrench. Even the cheapest armorer's wrenches are $15 more than a stock wrench. You could always buy one later if you need it. Put the money toward some good punches, vise block, etc.

FWIW, I went with the Magpul BEV Block instead of a reaction rod (Geissele or Botach). It worked well on both the lower and upper assembly. I do recommend using the BEV BLock with the bolt carrier (bolt and firing pin removed) when building your upper. It makes it rock solid. The only time I wish I had a reaction rod is when I wanted to turn the upper upside down (e.g., to tighten the gas block set screws).
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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #207 on: September 07, 2017, 07:14:08 PM »



Just got my BCG in! For the price I paid, I'm more than happy. The staking looks good, and the machining is overall good. Can definitely see some marks, but this things gonna get so dirty and worn anyways. The Sentry 7 C didn't arrive as expected so there's a delay on that part.


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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #208 on: September 07, 2017, 10:29:36 PM »
@ SlvrDragon50

What buffer weight/spring are you planning to use?
Not familiar with lightweight bolt carrier and adjustable gas block.
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Re: Just bought my first AR... lower.
« Reply #209 on: September 07, 2017, 11:47:37 PM »
TAC COM buffer with a standard carbine spring. Getting a SLR Sentry 7 gas block.
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