AR Conversation in regards to Bolts and Firing Pins

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DavidWOwens

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I have been wondering, how many people keep with, or carry in your grip/bag/kit and so on. An extra bolt &/or firing pin. If you do, how many times have you experienced a broken firing pin, or gas ring failure of any type? I'm just doing so research for an idea.

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mr ed

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your more likely to drop it and break a sight or optic than to have problems with those 2 parts.
I've had ARs and M-16's over the last 35 years and never had to replace a fp or gas rings.
I have however broken 2 forward assists in the last couple years (flipper that contacts the bolt not properly heat treated)
 

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your more likely to drop it and break a sight or optic than to have problems with those 2 parts.
I've had ARs and M-16's over the last 35 years and never had to replace a fp or gas rings.
I have however broken 2 forward assists in the last couple years (flipper that contacts the bolt not properly heat treated)

You've had to actually use your forward assist? And broke 2?
 

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You've had to actually use your forward assist? And broke 2?

Not saying I don't want it there, but over many thousands of rounds never used it. Let alone break 2

The two were of unknown origin. in looking at them versus their replacement from FBT, the middle of the flipper was machined too much and they cracked there.
It is a very rare occurrence for me to use it and I barely hit them.
 

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