Failzero AR-15 Extreme Duty Kit

[tuktuk 16]

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.

[Caine 147]

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.

[Tosser 61]

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.

[Cylinder Head 22]

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.

[Shane45 807]

Agreed! To quote Maks, when I handed him my AR,"um..its dripping"

[tuktuk 16]

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 ?

[DevsAdvocate 112]

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...

[NJ609 22]

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.

[tuktuk 16]

Can you guys recommend a better set up ? That includes all the same parts in the same price range?

[Caine 147]

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?

[tuktuk 16]

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.

[Cylinder Head 22]

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.

[NJ609 22]

"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.

[Big Jay 0]

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.

[NJ609 22]

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.

[Caine 147]

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

[Big Jay 0]

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.