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<blockquote data-quote="CSeverns" data-source="post: 3838682" data-attributes="member: 44527"><p>All good advice to follow.<img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="⬆️" title="⬆️" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/2b06.png" /></p><p></p><p>@OP You don’t have to spend a ton of money on a new torque wrench either. I found both of mine (one in inch/lbs., one in ft./lbs.) just by looking around at a few pawn shops. Both were in near new condition at about 1/2 the price of what they retail for.</p><p></p><p>A good AR multi tool like the one from wheeler works very well. Wheeler also makes a good set of punches that are fairly inexpensive. Upper and lower vise blocks can be found pretty cheap too. I’d recommend buying one of those roll pin wizards for installing the bolt catch roll pin as well as your pivot pin springs and detents. If your lower doesn’t have an integrated trigger guard and you’re having to install one yourself, be careful that you don’t damage that part of the lower when installing trigger guard the roll pin. They jut out like ear lobes and if you damage or break one, your whole lower receiver is garbage at that point. </p><p></p><p>Buy one or two of those AR “oops” kits. They have spare springs, pins, and detents that are commonly lost while building / working on your gun. They also have extra parts that commonly wear out or need replacement on your bolt carrier group. It‘s a good idea to invest in a good BCG. This is the part of the gun that getting the most heat and friction. It also takes more of a beating than any other part of the gun. The average high end BCG from companies like Lantac, JP Enterprises, or Bravo Company will run $200-$300. The average low end BCGs from PSA or AIM Surplus range from $80-$120. Everything in between can be considered mid-tier.</p><p></p><p> This is a link to a video that will tell you everything you need to know about regular AR-15 maintenance: </p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]xW4DQ5QlwrA[/MEDIA]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CSeverns, post: 3838682, member: 44527"] All good advice to follow.⬆️ @OP You don’t have to spend a ton of money on a new torque wrench either. I found both of mine (one in inch/lbs., one in ft./lbs.) just by looking around at a few pawn shops. Both were in near new condition at about 1/2 the price of what they retail for. A good AR multi tool like the one from wheeler works very well. Wheeler also makes a good set of punches that are fairly inexpensive. Upper and lower vise blocks can be found pretty cheap too. I’d recommend buying one of those roll pin wizards for installing the bolt catch roll pin as well as your pivot pin springs and detents. If your lower doesn’t have an integrated trigger guard and you’re having to install one yourself, be careful that you don’t damage that part of the lower when installing trigger guard the roll pin. They jut out like ear lobes and if you damage or break one, your whole lower receiver is garbage at that point. Buy one or two of those AR “oops” kits. They have spare springs, pins, and detents that are commonly lost while building / working on your gun. They also have extra parts that commonly wear out or need replacement on your bolt carrier group. It‘s a good idea to invest in a good BCG. This is the part of the gun that getting the most heat and friction. It also takes more of a beating than any other part of the gun. The average high end BCG from companies like Lantac, JP Enterprises, or Bravo Company will run $200-$300. The average low end BCGs from PSA or AIM Surplus range from $80-$120. Everything in between can be considered mid-tier. This is a link to a video that will tell you everything you need to know about regular AR-15 maintenance: [MEDIA=youtube]xW4DQ5QlwrA[/MEDIA] [/QUOTE]
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