A-Tech

It seems like an awful lot of work just to be able to finish machining the lower and build it yourself. Sounds like either the op doesn't want big bro to know about the gun, or he's restricted.

That one is all over Facebook now

When you took the spring out, did the spring get caught on anything other than the retaining pin that holds the buffer in? It sounds like either a lack of gas, or the BCG isn't traveling all the way back (possible roll pin obstructing the spring/buffer). Take it out again and look into the tube and make sure its clear. Also, put the lighter buffer in and see what happens.

I was actually thinking about that, but I'm a spare parts kinda guy. Plus I have no intention on having just 1 AR, nor do I intend to build them the same. So for me, I just consider whatever parts don't work for me now, will work for something else later.

I've never had a problem assembling a bolt before. I'm not even sure I can imagine why it would be so hard lol.

I dont think its the ammo or extractor. Shooting the same PMC Bronze that I have been for a while without ever having issues. It was previously ejecting at about 2-3 o'clock with that ammo in the last system, so I know it has the pressure I need.The bolt is fairly new (1k rounds) and clean, but Im going to try the extractor spring kit from BCM just in case. I think I'll get a H and H2 buffer and see what works. I'll try it one peice at a time and report back when I do it.

So I just replaced my handguard/16" barrel/gas block assembly which was a carbine length. It cycled flawlessly for the 2k+ rounds it saw. It now has a 16" Midlength, and I had a couple cycling issues over several hundred rounds. I'd say it happened probably 4-5 times over those several hundred rounds. The case wasn't being pulled out of the chamber, and another round was being loaded, causing it to jam. My understanding is that would be a symptom of too much gas. That seems a little odd to me considering it's a midlength. Cases were ejecting strong at around 4:00 from what I remember. So when I had it apart to clean and check everything, I weighed the buffer. To my surprise it is significantly lower than the 3oz advertised weight. It weighed in a 2.3oz. Yes, it was loud but, also cycled perfectly in the previous system so, I left well enough alone. What I'm thinking is, the extremely light buffer is allowing the BCG to travel back too soon? The way I understand it is that the case is still expanded as the gas is traveling back to the BCG and should be timed so that the case is shrinking as it cams to unlock the bolt. If too much gas comes back too soon, the bolt would come back while the case was still expanded, leaving the empty case in the chamber, then cycling a fresh round into the back of the empty case. Do I have this all right? Would a heavier buffer fix my problem?

I would be more concerned with only ordering 600 rounds in a few months.

One pin is plenty. The regulations say that it can't be readily re-positioned. One pin prevents that just fine.

Yea I don't understand how it could break if the original spring lock was still in too. The roll pin isn't mean to take pressure (under any circumstance), only keep a piece from moving out of it's pinned position.

Napa too. I use a 3/32" pin trimmed to about 3/4"

Just saw one brand new, in store, for $750. Not sure on what model.

A3 is flat top. If he doesn't plan on adding any optics, than I guess he would be ok. There is a detachable carry handle made for flat top uppers though. So if he wanted the look of the handle, he could have both. Personally my choice is on A3 for the fact that I can all sorts of optics on it, while maintaining co-witness.

I know Stags are going for under $800 typically. Not a bad AR by any means. He doesn't need all the bells and whistles that I'm sure yours has to be valued around $1800. Let him buy the gun and peice it up to match his budget. Try the Firearms price request at the top of the page and see what you get.

Welcome to the forums! My wife to be is also very much into shooting. Comes to the range with me almost every time.

Time to leave NJ

This is truly a reason for envy. Of this, I am incredibly jealous.

I don't want to have a pissing contest. My apologies for suggesting you were condescending or bashing.

I was talking more along the lines of us "poor guys" from NJ being "n00bs". Could be me, but it sounded like a whole lot of condescension towards us NJ shooters, and on a NJ forum. You talked about the poor guy from NJ buying a BB gun. I don't see the problem with that considering how scarce a BB gun is in NJ. Maybe he was buying it for his kid? You also spoke of "ripping off" "new shooters from NJ" by Heritage. If that isn't bashing, I don't know what is. Additionally, to insist that NJ shooters are gullible for paying their price to shoot indoors is also insulting. Outside of the Phillipsburg pistol club, there aren't any other places around that area to shoot indoors. Shooting at NJ indoor ranges isnt cheap either. What I was saying, is that your post had an overall sound of you "looking down your nose" at us NJ shooters. If I'm wrong, then I apologize. It's just how you came off.

My condescension meter is spiking...... Heritage is actually a very nice place store and an equally nice indoor range. Go to EFGA if you want more from a range in that area. But, I am a mere mortal from Jersey, so what do I know?

And this is why they started producing different color accessories. NO MORE BLACK RIFLE.

Dick's prices are usually store specific right?

What Dick's?

5+1 from the cop.

I laminated mine the day I got it. I have a standard laminator that cost me $25. It's easily returned that cost this year.