I have a friend you has an AR lower that is stripped. He is looking for a shop in South Jersey to help with the build. Does anyone have any ideas where he might be able to get it done. I am not sure i posted this in the right section if i did sorry. I also told he to join the form so he can post and not me.

 

Thanks

Frank

Try hitting up PK90 from http://www.arms-n-ammo.com/

 

im sure he can help you out

Try hitting up PK90 from http://www.arms-n-ammo.com/

 

im sure he can help you out

+1 for PK90

Putting together a lower is one of the easier gun related tasks out there. Tell him to buy a decent lower parts kit, then watch some YouTube. He may kick himself for paying for something that is not hard at all.

Putting together a lower is one of the easier gun related tasks out there. Tell him to buy a decent lower parts kit, then watch some YouTube. He may kick himself for paying for something that is not hard at all.

 

I agree. I was nervous at first but since doing mine I've helped two friends do theirs. It's really easy plus gives you a great feeling and understanding of how the AR works

Have him look at videos on you tube and he will have it done in and hour give or take, at first it's a bit intimidating but as you get into it you will be surprised how easy it really is. He will need some punches and a small rubber hammer. Save the money and buy something else for the build!!!

Lunker's right on with this one. Get a palmetto state armory classic lower build Kit ($110.00) and do the build at home. Hell, both do it together and you'll both have a better appreciation on how the AR works. PSA Kit includes telescoping stock (NJ NO-NO). Get a 3/4" X 3/32" roll pin and a 3/32" drill bit. When you get the parts drill and pin your stock thru the lower square part of the tube. Now you legal too!! Plenty of info available. AR15.com has blueprint of lower parts you can print out and layout parts to match so you can get the right parts in the right places and right way.

 

This is easy. And the NJGF members are here to help!

This is how I taught myself to assemble a lower.

 

http://www.ar15.com/content/guides/assembly/lower/

This is how I taught myself to assemble a lower.

 

http://www.ar15.com/...assembly/lower/

 

Great post. Thanks!

Like others said, assembling a lower is not complicated for anybody that can follow instructions. Plus your friend will have the satisfaction of building it himself.

This is how I taught myself to assemble a lower.

 

http://www.ar15.com/...assembly/lower/

 

X2 I followed that post and had my first lower built in alittle over an hour. Like those commercials said "Its so easy a caveman can do it"

Is there a lower parts kit that is better then another?

Is there a lower parts kit that is better then another?

 

Yes, Daniel Defense. daniel-defense-lower-receiver-parts-kit-ar-15

Thanks I will check out the lower parts kit. Just a fast update my friend sold me the lower didn't want to build would rather buy off the shelf. So I am going to try it myself and see what happens going to order the lower parts kit first.

If you are half way decent with tools (not even), you can do this. I followed the AR15.com instructions along with teh YouTubes and I did it without a hitch. Just take it slow and be overcautious about marring the finish. Use some type of tape to cover areas where the tool you use will come really close to the metal. Be careful during the MAGAZINE CATCH ASSEMBLY install as you may scrape the metal as you spin the catch as you're screwing it in. Also tape up the receiver during the BOLT CATCH ASSEMBLY install. Having a punch helps but you can probably get away with using a nail. The PIVOT PIN ASSEMBLY is a little tricky but using a razor blade like teh Youtubes say worked well for me. Everything else is easy cheese.

Don't do your build in a room with a shag carpet.

Yes, Daniel Defense. daniel-defense-lower-receiver-parts-kit-ar-15

 

Is that trigger group any better than mil-spec? Lighter, crisper?

Is that trigger group any better than mil-spec? Lighter, crisper?

 

Not as gritty as a DPMS. Nowhere near as good as an aftermarket trigger like a Geissele/ALG or Timney.

Is that trigger group any better than mil-spec? Lighter, crisper?

 

IMHO it is the smoothest of the factory mil-spec triggers out of the box, with no work done to them. Better than Colt, BCM, or LMT.

 

I was not trying to compare it to any of the two-stage or aftermarket triggers.

Where does the spikes battle trigger compare here?

Tip: When installing the Bolt Catch Assembly, don't use a hammer and punch tool.

 

Instead, "crimp" the roll pin into the hole using a pair of channel locks.

Put masking tape on the teeth of the channel locks so you don't scrape your receiver.

 

You'll understand once you get to that step.

Using the hammer and punch is much more difficult (you need 3 hands), and increases risk of scratching your receiver.

I use taped up vise grips for the bolt catch. I squeeze it in a little when first closing the vise grips then just turn the knob which pushes the pin in.

Tip: When installing the Bolt Catch Assembly, don't use a hammer and punch tool.

 

Instead, "crimp" the roll pin into the hole using a pair of channel locks.

Put masking tape on the teeth of the channel locks so you don't scrape your receiver.

 

You'll understand once you get to that step.

Using the hammer and punch is much more difficult (you need 3 hands), and increases risk of scratching your receiver.

 

I have the modified pin punch from Brownells for this step. Using a vise block and the pin punch, it's easy peasy. One thing that I really like about the .308 ARs over the AR15 is this pin has been replaced by a hex screw. So much easier to install without potentially scratching something.

Here is the lower after a few back and fourths with my buddy I got the lower here is a photo of it

 

 

What receiver is that?

It's a Daniel Defense

It's a Daniel Defense

Daniel Defense?

Where'd you get that information?

Are you responding to the question of which receiver that is?

If you are, then you are incorrect.

This is a Zombie Defense lower.

http://www.zombie-defense.com/lowers.html

Pretty sure Daniel Defense wouldn't associate themselves with the zombie craze going on.

Sorry that was for another post I really hate the iPhone. You are correct that is a zombie defense lower sorry for the confusion

This is the website i used to build my lower. Step by step pictures of everything. I was really intimidated but figured the best thing was to do it myself so if anything ever went wrong i could change a spring or pin.

Sorry that was for another post I really hate the iPhone. You are correct that is a zombie defense lower sorry for the confusion

No problem.

Figured it was an oops. That's why I asked.

I hate posting from my phone too.