tuktuk 16 Posted December 20, 2010 Failzero >>> http://www.failzero.com/productaquisition.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=2&category_id=1 Anybody used it? Heard of? Touched ? Tasted ? Slept with? Opinions pls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted December 20, 2010 Heard of? Yes... any of the others, no. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stxSvV5GHNU Most of what I've read about it has been positive, but have no first hand experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosser 61 Posted December 20, 2010 Heard of? Yes... any of the others, no. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stxSvV5GHNU Most of what I've read about it has been positive, but have no first hand experience. Yeah i have heard only good things. Although no first hand experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylinder Head 22 Posted December 20, 2010 I've heard good things, but the one thing I'd recommend overall is to ALWAYS KEEP YOUR AR LUBED. The FailZero parts are a good fallback, but there is no replacement for lube in an AR. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted December 20, 2010 Agreed! To quote Maks, when I handed him my AR,"um..its dripping" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuktuk 16 Posted December 21, 2010 I've heard good things, but the one thing I'd recommend overall is to ALWAYS KEEP YOUR AR LUBED. The FailZero parts are a good fallback, but there is no replacement for lube in an AR. Copy that. So you think it's a good investment ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevsAdvocate 112 Posted December 21, 2010 Agreed! To quote Maks, when I handed him my AR,"um..its dripping" The first shot will take care of the excess stuff. Just make sure everyone is wearing a raincoat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJ609 22 Posted December 21, 2010 The first shot will take care of the excess stuff. Just make sure everyone is wearing a raincoat... Just don't stand down wind of that first shot. Mines always crazy smokey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuktuk 16 Posted December 21, 2010 Can you guys recommend a better set up ? That includes all the same parts in the same price range? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted December 21, 2010 Is this your first AR? If it is, then I'm of the opinion that you shouldn't build the upper for your first one. Lower is fine to do on your own, but I would buy a complete upper. Also, and more importantly, what are your planned uses for the gun? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuktuk 16 Posted December 21, 2010 Is this your first AR? If it is, then I'm of the opinion that you shouldn't build the upper for your first one. Lower is fine to do on your own, but I would buy a complete upper. Also, and more importantly, what are your planned uses for the gun? You are correct Sir. This is my first AR. And i know what you are saying about not building the first one but I already bought other parts for the upper so I would like to finish this project as it is. I do have access to a very experienced ex-army weapons specialist and certified gunsmith who pledged his full support I pretty much use all my guns for range target shooting only. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cylinder Head 22 Posted December 22, 2010 You are correct Sir. This is my first AR. And i know what you are saying about not building the first one but I already bought other parts for the upper so I would like to finish this project as it is. I do have access to a very experienced ex-army weapons specialist and certified gunsmith who pledged his full support I pretty much use all my guns for range target shooting only. If they'll build it for you I don't see a problem with allowing that to happen, then you can hand pick all the bits you want. Compatibility isn't much of an issue anymore as most of the parts are standardized. Definitely mid length gas system, don't bother with an M4 profile barrel, and take your pick as for the rest of the stuff you want. The FailZero stuff is great (from what I've heard), but I'd read THIS ARTICLE: The Big M4 Myth That will give you a good idea as to how to really bulletproof your AR. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJ609 22 Posted December 22, 2010 "The Big M4 Myth" is very informative. When I built my first carbine AR I did make sure to use a heavier buffer (H2) but for how cheap it is to upgrade the spring and extractor assembly I think I'll buy myself an xmas gift and see how she does next time at the range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Jay 0 Posted December 22, 2010 Personally, in terms of reliability...your money could be spent better elsewhere. I see a $400 for an upper and BCG that isn't really held in high regard against the "combat" manufacturers. I run an LMT factory lower with a BCM upper, LMT enhanced BCG, and BCM 14.5" (16" with muzzle furn) barrel. BCM makes great products as well as LMT. Colt is also a good name for BCG's. If I were you: BCM Upper (ramps or not, depending on your barrel)-$90 LMT enhanced BCG (buy an extra set of springs, they've been known to crack them) $285 Slip EWL and 725 Those parts combined with good ammo and running her wet...she'll do you right. FWIW I know operators who shoot VOLUMES of fire (1000 rds. per training session) with those combos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJ609 22 Posted December 22, 2010 Just don't ask GlennP. Because he will tell you that AR15's fail the first time you fire them and are useless. He's kind of a hater. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted December 22, 2010 I have to mostly agree with Big Jay. The one difference I would make to his suggested combo is a BCM BCG instead of the LMT Enhanced and save a few bucks. I don't think I've done more than 600 rounds in a training session, but the BCM BCG has served me well so far. BIG +1 on the Slip EWL tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Jay 0 Posted December 22, 2010 I have to mostly agree with Big Jay. The one difference I would make to his suggested combo is a BCM BCG instead of the LMT Enhanced and save a few bucks. I don't think I've done more than 600 rounds in a training session, but the BCM BCG has served me well so far. BIG +1 on the Slip EWL tho Pretty much agree there too. I have the LMT enhanced because it was a gift. Either the BCM or LMT regular BCGs which are in the $150 range will work just as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites