This thread, my friends, should be renamed "The Best of OSA" - because it really showcases the fine folks here at their best. My hat is off to you all and my apologies for interrupting the thread.
I've only bought 80% lowers from them, but they've been good.Has anyone purchased a lower from this company? Seems like they have some amazingly low prices for forged lowers.
http://www.tacticalmachining.com/100-receivers/ar15-lower-receivers.html
Has anyone purchased a lower from this company? Seems like they have some amazingly low prices for forged lowers.
http://www.tacticalmachining.com/100-receivers/ar15-lower-receivers.html
I just finished my first one ever 2 weeks ago. It was a great learning experience, and I can say I am already looking forward to my next build! I decided to go with an A2 style build for my first go, and I am very happy with how it came out. I already had most of the basic tools (combo tool, punches, etc.), and a vise. Since I was going with an unassembled upper, I purchased a Brownell's torque extension tool for the barrell install. I had read about the Geisselle reaction rod, and in researching it, I discovered the more economical Brownell's tool. Like the reaction rod, the torque extension tool allows you to install the barrel without an upper receiver clamshell/action block (supposedly, these tools don't stress the upper as much as when using a clamshell). I also purchased a cheap roll pin starter punch set. I should have also bought a roll pin punch set (the kinds with the protrusions on the tips to help keep from slipping). I thought I could get away with using my pin punches, but I did wind up making a couple of scratches on my upper and lower. Which leads me to my next purchase recommendation, a Birchwood Casey Super Black touch up pen!
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It's a tool, it's gonna get scratched, just buy more ammo
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