1st AR build any advice is good

[titsonritz]

For the money this is a great option for a 16" barrel.
And on sale at ADM... I just ordered tne 14.5" for one of my most recent builds.

American Defense MFG, LLC | Rosco MFG Bloodline 16" Barrel In 5 / 56

16 M4 5.56 NATO Bloodline Barrel This Rosco 16 M4 5.56 NATO Bloodline Barrel was built around the M4 platform and is designed to be the next evolutionary step in the series. This barrel is perfectly suited for your next patrol or duty carbine build. ALL NFA RULES APPLY

www.americandefensemanufacturing.com

That is a good price, but honestly I'm not a fan of government profile barrels, I prefer consistent taper barrels like BCM ELW, SIONICS LW or MW, BA Hanson, Criterion CORE, etc. I also prefer chrome lined barrels to beat on. Plus those barrel are either dimpled or in the case of the Hanson, pinned

 

[spookshack]

I need an intervention

Yes, I can arrange storage for "all things AR" that you might have. Just till you have sobered up a little bit.....

 

[Turtle_guy]

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This was my kitchen table 2 hours ago... my wife made me put it away though.

Ok ok you weren't kidding lol. Oh boy what have I got myself into

 

[Mygrainman]

Ok ok you weren't kidding lol. Oh boy what have I got myself into

And most of that is just the stuff that came in the mail over the last week or so.
It'll be sorted, and put away for when they let us back out to set up for gun shows.

 

[titsonritz]

Use loctite sparingly if at all, I don't use it at all. My gunsmith said he's had barrel nuts he had to heat with a torch to get off because it was tightened to hard + loctite.

Barrel nuts and RE castle nuts should not have loctite on them, they should have an anti-seize grease. Here is a life time supply for most builders.
Amazon.com: AEROSHELL 33MS Moly Synthetic MIL-SPEC Barrel Nut Thread Grease, 2 oz Jar: Sports & Outdoors

 

[Mygrainman]

Barrel nuts and RE castle nuts should not have loctite on them, they should have an anti-seize grease. Here is a life time supply for most builders.
Amazon.com: AEROSHELL 33MS Moly Synthetic MIL-SPEC Barrel Nut Thread Grease, 2 oz Jar: Sports & Outdoors

This ...The only place loctite should be used is on the gasblock.

 

[titsonritz]

Ok ok you weren't kidding lol. Oh boy what have I got myself into

Have you considered the armorer tools needed?

 

[Turtle_guy]

And most of that is just the stuff that came in the mail over the last week or so.
It'll be sorted, and put away for when they let us back out to set up for gun shows.

Yeah this is gonna be a dangerous hobby for my wallet lmao

 

[titsonritz]

This ...The only place loctite should be used is on the gasblock.

Yep, red on the gas block blue on mounts, handguards or any other little screws/bolts.

 

[Mygrainman]

Yeah this is gonna be a dangerous hobby for my wallet lmao

Honestly it doesn't have to be... I went off the deep end because I was disabled and needed something to occupy my idle hands...Its become a working hobby.
You can easily stay within a budget if you have a little self control

 

[Turtle_guy]

Have you considered the armorer tools needed?

Yes that was actually one of the first things i looked into. And from what I've gathered, correct me if I'm wrong please. I should be able to get by with the following:

Upper receiver block
Brass pin punches (if using non screwing pins)
A C-clamp or variation of
Armors wrench

Should I look into more or would this about cover it to start off?

 

[titsonritz]

You can easily stay within a budget if you have a little self control

Where do you find that stuff? I'm pretty low.

 

[Turtle_guy]

Honestly it doesn't have to be... I went off the deep end because I was disabled and needed something to occupy my idle hands...Its become a working hobby.
You can easily stay within a budget if you have a little self control

Well that's not comforting to hear lol. I'm in that exact boat and it's why I figured it's about time I do a build instead of just talking about wanting to. Been out of work since november of last year due to injury and I'm going stir crazy. Unable to walk properly to leave the house and even take a walk.

 

[Mygrainman]

My recommend
Lyman roll pin punch set (less than $20)
Magpul armorers wrench
Magpul bev block
4" vise... borrow one if you have to.
A ball peen hammer

 

[Turtle_guy]

Where do you find that stuff? I'm pretty low.

What self control?? I've got quite a bit as it sits right now...but I feel that could go out the window quick

 

[Turtle_guy]

My recommend
Lyman roll pin punch set (less than $20)
Magpul armorers wrench
Magpul bev block
4" vise... borrow one if you have to.
A ball peen hammer

The vise and ballpeen hammer I already have so I didnt include in that list but glad to see I accounted for everything pretty much

 

[Turtle_guy]

What self control?? I've got quite a bit as it sits right now...but I feel that could go out the window quick

Wanna borrow some

 

[Mygrainman]

Amazon.com : Lyman 4-Piece Roll Pin Punch Set, Steel : Gunsmithing Tools And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Lyman 4-Piece Roll Pin Punch Set, Steel : Gunsmithing Tools And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

This punch set

 

[Turtle_guy]

Amazon.com : Lyman 4-Piece Roll Pin Punch Set, Steel : Gunsmithing Tools And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Lyman 4-Piece Roll Pin Punch Set, Steel : Gunsmithing Tools And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

This punch set

Nice timing just ordered the last 1 they had left.

 

[titsonritz]

Yes that was actually one of the first things i looked into. And from what I've gathered, correct me if I'm wrong please. I should be able to get by with the following:

Upper receiver block
Brass pin punches (if using non screwing pins)
A C-clamp or variation of
Armors wrench

Should I look into more or would this about cover it to start off?

I use steel pin punches. Should have roll pin holders and punches. I'd also recommend a bolt catch pin punch.
Here is more complete list of my tools (not that you all of them to make it happen)
Best site to buy gunsmithing tools?