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Woohoo! I wasn't expecting the FLA ccw before the UT. .This is right around the 10 week mark. Anyone who took the gap class on May 19th get theirs yet?

I work at Lowes. We have a bunch of roll pins. You'll probably need to cut to length though. Ctr vs str - str has 2 storage tubes for batteries or small items running the length of the stock. Added bonus is it helps with cheek weld. Negative is it adds some weight if you're going for a super light build.

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I like the str except when slung over my chest the point of the battery compartment digs into my chest. Gets annoying.

I run 2 magpul star stocks. I used to have an A2 fixed stock which I like a lot, of was just too long. Looking ahead, my next stock will probably be a magpul CTR pinned one click out. Things to consider: Weight Length Built in attachment points Cheek weld. Am I missing anything?

This is what it looks like when you have the right tool to do the job http://youtu.be/FPoZzVktwu0 You'll see how much tension gets put on that spring when you go to do it. If it lets go, the spring and detent will both most likely get launched to god knows where. It's good to have backups (not just during install, but just in case something goes to crap on your gun) like a spare LPK or this: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/587468/dpms-ultimate-repair-kit-ar-15 I have only used a detent spring out of mine so far, but at least I know that I will have a back up for almost anything that fails on my AR. I keep it with my rifle bag so it goes wherever my rifle goes. ETA: You can get a spare LPK without fire control group and pistol grip. Check out Palmetto State Armory.

Nah. You insert it in the slot guide the pin and spring down with a punch. Tilt the guide to the slide so they spring doesnt decompress, then use the guide as a slave pin and is the pivot pin to push it out. The other way is a PITA using pliers and a razor blade.

I guess you could if its the right size. The real plus with this one is the hole in the end to help guide the spring and detent down.

Electrical tape works well too. Congrats 5th! On the topic of the pivot pins, I strongly suggest getting this: http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/pin-tools/pivot-pin-detent-installation-tool-prod26488.aspx It is a major PITA to put those detents and springs in, even if you dont lose them. This will make your build much faster. You may be able to just borrow one if someone on the forum has one to spare.

You can also masking tape up the receiver around the pins you'll be pushing in so of your punch slips you won't have a nice silver scratch. Ask me how I know

I didn't wipe them off in the haste of my first couple builds. Nothing negative happened.

I'll tell you if I have any good Italian in NJ. I'm sure they're out there, just not by me.

Really good movie. I will be buying this and passing it out to all of my friends when available.

Lol we call him "Jon the Glock guy" Its always good to make nice with an ffl. It can lead to good deals, they can hold stuff for you, actually make sure your stuff is going out/coming in.

This is a good lesson in ffl research. Know what your getting into lol.

You'll do well with the BCM products. Top tier vendor.

Not looking to add more money on a sight AND riser. Was just wondering if there were any relatively inexpensive fixed versions. Anyone have any feedback on the dpms

My last one I just sent to my moms in NY. Went for a visit, left with my upper and dropped it off to HG in rahway on the way home. +1 on Midwestpx btw

Roll call. Whose gonna be there?

Yes! I needs me some more mags.

Thats what I'm trying to change out lol.

Lol yeah that's what I mean. If it gets to the day where I want to change it to a middy or a 14.5 carbine that's all well and good. I'm not doing it just for a sight haha. I don't have a real good reason. I just like the fixed more. Think its sturdier. Wanted a cheap way to replace it but still be a quality product.

if the person who owns the house doesn't have an fid then I believe it is. It would be easier to have the upper shipped there instead. Or right to the ffl doing the work. BCM is good to go. I have a 14.5" that is a beast. You've chosen wisely. . It is most likely a flash suppressor unless you chose a different option. Either way you will need to have it brought somewhere to pin a muzzle you choose (legal of course) and shave the bayo lug. I would see if its possible just to ship directly to the person doing the work for you. No need to move the lower here or there or whatever.

Subtle, yet, effective haha

Can I even do that with a pinned muzzle? Without cutting off the brake that is. I know the one thats on there can be cut off but how would the new fsb be put on? It doesn't bother me enough to go through all that trouble.