Want to build an upper but...?

[wired]

Ive been building them for 30+ years. In the beginning I checked them all with headspace gages. Ive never seen one that wasnt in spec for headspace unless it was a OLD worn out rode hard and put away wet AR or M16 from the 60's ( some of the garbage like we had in the Army ) . Modern stuff I stopped doing the headspace thing years ago. Not like I could really adjust the headspacing anyway .

Specialized tools my eye. Receiver block and a magpul wrench is all you need. MAYBE a reaction rod if you like to overly tighten muzzle brakes. I will say that little tool I bought to install the front detent pin and that other one to put in the bolt catch roll pin have come in handy.

 

[HA556]

Hopefully not one of the "special" coated ones.

I was thinking of this one. I've used Toolcraft before and had no issues.

Toolcraft Black Nitride 158 Bolt Carrier Group - MPI Bolt

The bolt is made from 158 steel while the carrier is made from 8620 tool steel. It is shot-peened and magnetic particle inspected before being made available for sale and has a variety of other top-of-the-line features.

www.righttobear.com

 

[titsonritz]

I was thinking of this one. I've used Toolcraft before and had no issues.

Toolcraft Black Nitride 158 Bolt Carrier Group - MPI Bolt

The bolt is made from 158 steel while the carrier is made from 8620 tool steel. It is shot-peened and magnetic particle inspected before being made available for sale and has a variety of other top-of-the-line features.

www.righttobear.com

Personally I'd stick with a phosphate finish over Nitride and if going with Toolcraft watch C158 vs 9310 bolt steel, stick with C158.

 

[HA556]

I'd suggest one doesn't require timing.

Not sure what timing is for a hand guard.

 

[wired]

Not sure what timing is for a hand guard.

Lining up the rail on top with the rail on the receiver and the hole for the gas tube.

 

[HA556]

Lining up the rail on top with the rail on the receiver and the hole for the gas tube.

Ok, got it!

They have this one in stock for the BCG so, I'll go with the Phosphate.

Toolcraft Phosphate 158 Bolt Carrier Group - MPI Bolt

Shot-peened and MPI tested, the phosphate 158 bolt carrier group from Toolcraft is perfect for any AR15, M4 or M16 build. It comes with a lifetime warranty and is built to military specifications for fit, function and reliability. Shop with RTB and save with great sale pricing.

www.righttobear.com

 

[titsonritz]

Not sure what timing is for a hand guard.

The barrel nut.

Example this GI barrel nut requires you to perfectly align a notch to allow the gas tube into the upper receiver....

A BCM barrel nut does not...

ETA:
As a bonus, in the case of the BCM barrel nut, the wrench will work on a RE castle nut.

 

[HA556]

Ok, what other hand guards out there don't need to be timed? BCM is a little more than what I want to pay as this is a budget build.

 

[titsonritz]

Ok, what other hand guards out there don't need to be timed? BCM is a little more than what I want to pay as this is a budget build.

Lots do, Daniel Defense, Geissele, Centurion Arms but if budget is a the driving factor I'd suggest ALG or some the Midwest Industries options.

 

[wired]

Theres many that are fully functional at a fraction of the cost of all of those . They might not get you a pat of the back by the Arfcom man barbie crowd but they work fine.

 

[HA556]

Thanks guys! I found one I'm really liking and it is a great price. Afraid to post it as it might go out of stock!

 

[HA556]

They might not get you a pat of the back by the Arfcom man barbie crowd but they work fine.

Well, since this is my first complete build and a budget one, as long as it goes bang and puts boolitz down range, I'm not to worried what others might have to say about it.

 

[Member 34319]

Not sure where at in OR you are, but I've got the tools to assemble an upper and if you needed someone to walk you through it, my garage is open to you to do so.

Everything you have picked out thus far is of good quality and will result in a nice long lasting rifle.

 

[HA556]

Oh wow, I really appreciate that! I am just outside of Corvallis and right now, I'm just getting all the pieces together. Hopefully, it won't be to much longer.

 

[Ridge Walker]

I was thinking of this one. I've used Toolcraft before and had no issues.

Toolcraft Black Nitride 158 Bolt Carrier Group - MPI Bolt

The bolt is made from 158 steel while the carrier is made from 8620 tool steel. It is shot-peened and magnetic particle inspected before being made available for sale and has a variety of other top-of-the-line features.

www.righttobear.com

Should be a good one for you.

Toolcaft makes good bcgs, we have 4 so far. We went dlc coated. There are a few different nitride finishes, all are basicly the same type of finishing process. All harden the surface of the steel. All are slicker and easier to clean. All have less friction than phosphate and can be run drier.

Toolcraft Diamond DLC BCG Review - The Best BCG Ever Made?

Toolcraft DLC BCGs are some of the best on the market. Let's discuss their top 3 best features and whether or not they can be considered the best BCG ever made.

www.spicetac.com

That review explains the steel and coatings of the Toolcraft Labeled bcgs. They also make no-names for relabeling.

 

[Member 34319]

Oh wow, I really appreciate that! I am just outside of Corvallis and right now, I'm just getting all the pieces together. Hopefully, it won't be to much longer.

Just hit me up. Offer stands. I'll let you do the work, but I'll just help if needed.

 

[HA556]

Will do and again, greatly appreciate the offer!

 

[HA556]

Ok, got the MLok 15" hand guard ordered!

VYPR® M-Lok Free Float Handguard 15" - AR15/M4

You deserve the best AR 15 handguards at a fair price! Get a premium VYPR M Lok free float handguard 15" - AR15/M4 at a radically fair price.

www.stngrusa.com

 

[Five-0]

HA556 -Those look pretty nice, thanks for sharing. Im building two currently and need handguards.

 

[HA556]

Yeah, 388 reviews with 5 stars, a great price, it was pretty hard to pass up!