I was digging through my parts bin the yesterday and was wondering if it is uncommon to have spare parts for your guns on hand. I am not a gunsmith, but it is nice to have some spares handy. I dont actively persue them or anything, just if i see them and the price is right I may pick some up. I picked up recently a sks firing pin for $1 just to toss in the stash. All of the parts I have are like that, if i see it pick it up. I figure the parts that commonly wear out on guns are nice to have just in case, such as firing pins, extractors, ejectors ect.... Am I the only one, or do you pick up some spares?

I have tons of parts for AR's at least enough for 5 or 6 lowers, rebuild several bolts, front sight, buffer tubes, etc. All I need is the heavy metal stuff. Lots of M1 parts as well and other maintenance items for my frequent use toys. I'm starting my part collections for Sigs and Glocks now...spare parts will be worth more then ammo when SHTF.

I keep spares for priority internals (BCG/bolt, springs, pins, etc). Also keep spare parts for magazines (only for my pistol magazines though, as the majority of my AR magazines have the bottoms permanently attached).

I have spare parts kits for most of my guns, especially the SA rifles. There are just parts that will eventually break. I keep the kits for 2 reasons... 1) Afraid they may not be available if they are uncommon (like my MSAR STG), and/or 2) SHTF insurance.

I have plenty of spare parts on hand for my AR's (bolt, carrier, extractor, springs, pins, etc.), and a few for my Garand as well.

Not for my XCR, plenty for my mossberg shotguns and since I shoot Glocks there is no need to.

since I shoot Glocks there is no need to.

 

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I only shoot guns that don't break.. so no.. no extra parts..

When I replace parts due to trying something out I keep the old stuff. I also keep some parts on hand for things that could break (buffer assemblies, bolt carriers, most of the parts on my .22lr) just because it's easier than ordering them when something breaks. That way, no down time.

 

I'm not really worried about SHTF but I guess if you are, spare parts are just as important as ammo.

I dont keep spare parts, I keep spare guns

I over order small parts when I do repairs or to add to a larger order to save on shipping.Adding $20 worth of springs, screws or pins to a larger order is negligible on shipping costs.

I dont keep spare parts, I keep spare guns

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I dont keep spare parts, I keep spare guns

 

I figured that part was obvious

Once again... I shoot a Glock... dont need spare parts or a spare gun. Losers.....

Once again... I shoot a Glock... dont need spare parts or a spare gun. Losers.....

 

... if only you shot it well JK! Range on Sunday... you know, so you can practice

Maybe CJ this sunday?

ugh... this darn bball league my kid is in is every sunday at 12:30. I will not be able to get there until 2pm. MAYBE my darn permit will be ready today and I can go get my new g20.

 

If you go up to CJ I can go early or late.

ugh... this darn bball league my kid is in is every sunday at 12:30.

Sounds like me, with 4 kids, something is always going on...hence why I do most of shooting during the weekdays. Football, wrestling, field-hockey, birthday parties, sleep overs, ...At least they look forward to going to the range...maybe for President's Day. We could set up pictures of Lincoln, JFK, ..., scratch that idea.

I have grips and grip screws and various 1911 parts including spring kits.. but no other parts for any other guns except for my baby eagle i keep an extra firing pin spring the action is so fast on that gun the firing pin cannot get out of the way fast enough so i like to keep a good strong spring..