Never allow the hammer to strike the bolt stop- you can damage the bolt stop and/or the hammer itself. Keep your finger on the hammer and ride it forward in a controlled manner. Every manufacturer recommends this and it is a good idea. Otherwise, the only suggestion I would add is after installing the triggerguard, install the magazine release so you can use an empty magazine to hold the receiver in a vise if desired.
Like times infinity!! God that's a sexy rifle, the only thing id do is put a magpul pistol grip and trigger guard...in matching dark earth of course lol. I plan on building a similar rifle in black. I love mid length. Keep up the GREAT rifle building lol
This is probably one of the best lower build videos ive seen.Has anyone actually ever ruined their lower putting on the trigger guard? I ordered a magpul one recently,Wondering if I shouldnt risk ruining my lower just to change the color...
lol the book is a good idea. I just duracoated my 80% lower yesterday that machined and used acetate too (trustrip costs too much). I found that Cavarms coyote brown was the best color to match FDE Magpul parts.
@MrYerbaMate1 Daniel Defense are real good/mil spec, and are pretty available right now., Stag is good too., LMT also very good., pretty much all the same,., just stay away from the DPMS ones and you'll be squared away..
@VigilantSpectre Good video, HOWEVER, you are wrong about the disconnector spring. You said small end down when its the opposite. Drove me nuts and had sore fingers doing it the wrong way.
Nice Video one correction the Flat Piece of metal in the Trigger Assembly is the Disconnect and not a Sear as you call it. The Sear is only on a Fully Automatic Registered Receiver AR15 or an M16. Otherwise a very good video.
Sucks for me my takedown pin don't fit my lower, dam u tds guns or the manufacture. Now I'll end up buying new takedown pins. Other than that I'm half way with my build thanks to u. Thanks for the great vid, it was alot of help since this is my first build.
@plines123 Well, scratches arn't that big a big deal: they add character and if you don't like them you can always duracoat. You should submit a video response. I'd like to see it.
I would recommend using roll pin punches instead of center punches. A properly sized roll pin punch has a protrusion that fits just inside the pin and is more stable and will seat the pin flush without contacting the finish.
@laho68 I was going for more of the tools that every man should have in his tool chest. If you have the foresight to buy roll pin punches, yeah superior, no contest. On the other hand that is why I duracoat everything.
Never allow the hammer to strike the bolt stop- you can damage the bolt stop and/or the hammer itself. Keep your finger on the hammer and ride it forward in a controlled manner. Every manufacturer recommends this and it is a good idea. Otherwise, the only suggestion I would add is after installing the triggerguard, install the magazine release so you can use an empty magazine to hold the receiver in a vise if desired.
seatedliberty 2 weeks ago
Like times infinity!! God that's a sexy rifle, the only thing id do is put a magpul pistol grip and trigger guard...in matching dark earth of course lol. I plan on building a similar rifle in black. I love mid length. Keep up the GREAT rifle building lol
Jonfavia 3 weeks ago
holy shit the camera has a hand lol
bad4health 1 month ago
great post bro. overall cost for ur entire lower assembly?
THEEsteezmagee 2 months ago
Using the pages of a book to protect the trigger guard ears is a good idea!
Commiefornia 2 months ago
Thanks on the vid did a great job, helped me out alot esp on not scratching it
D1EZEL1 3 months ago
This is probably one of the best lower build videos ive seen.Has anyone actually ever ruined their lower putting on the trigger guard? I ordered a magpul one recently,Wondering if I shouldnt risk ruining my lower just to change the color...
WaCkO744 3 months ago
lol the book is a good idea. I just duracoated my 80% lower yesterday that machined and used acetate too (trustrip costs too much). I found that Cavarms coyote brown was the best color to match FDE Magpul parts.
jrh0369 3 months ago
good call on the green reticule.....really nice optic
MultiSr16 3 months ago
What is the best company for a lower parts kit or are they all the same
MrYerbaMate1 3 months ago
@MrYerbaMate1 Daniel Defense are real good/mil spec, and are pretty available right now., Stag is good too., LMT also very good., pretty much all the same,., just stay away from the DPMS ones and you'll be squared away..
MultiSr16 3 months ago
You're nubby thing is a DETENT Just an fyi Electrical tape works really well also
clayton758 4 months ago
RRA 2 stage trigger is the best get one and its only 2 parts so it makes life easy and not complicated lol
techdeckdude4 5 months ago
is the duracoat you used just the spray paint in a can?...if so thats awesome i didnt know it would come out that good
ACDCdude953 5 months ago
@ACDCdude953 No man, the stuff I used is applied via airbrush. I have some duracoat vids, look them up.
VigilantSpectre 5 months ago
@VigilantSpectre ohh ok, makes more sense...what do you think of powder coating? i have a friend that has his own PC shop and does stuff for me
ACDCdude953 5 months ago
@VigilantSpectre Good video, HOWEVER, you are wrong about the disconnector spring. You said small end down when its the opposite. Drove me nuts and had sore fingers doing it the wrong way.
321rockyrocky 2 months ago in playlist AR-15 Lower Build
@321rockyrocky My Apologies, you are 100% correct.
VigilantSpectre 2 months ago
Nice Video one correction the Flat Piece of metal in the Trigger Assembly is the Disconnect and not a Sear as you call it. The Sear is only on a Fully Automatic Registered Receiver AR15 or an M16. Otherwise a very good video.
wigum101 5 months ago
What lower parts kit is that, and do you recommend it?
0akabigtuna0 5 months ago
Sucks for me my takedown pin don't fit my lower, dam u tds guns or the manufacture. Now I'll end up buying new takedown pins. Other than that I'm half way with my build thanks to u. Thanks for the great vid, it was alot of help since this is my first build.
dragonmotorsports 6 months ago
Just a thought start all your pins first
jlafnear352 7 months ago
I slide a small nail through the holes to line up the holes and hold the tension onto the bolt catch while I'm hammering the pin in.
buildercarmine 7 months ago
dude, why did you leave out the hammer instal??
Pupusero53 7 months ago 2
sick gun ...
firewallsniper 8 months ago
Nice build job you made it look quick and easy
catdog12ize 8 months ago
Hey guy just to let ya know. Every AR-15's Buffer Tube is meant to hold down the buffer detent pin... Not just MagPul
Jrsydevil7 9 months ago
@Jrsydevil7 yeah, you are right, when I started putting that particular stock together I didn't think it would.
VigilantSpectre 9 months ago
Nice video, just finished my first build. Definitly should have got the roll pin punches, it would have saved me some scratches. thanks for the help
plines123 9 months ago
@plines123 Well, scratches arn't that big a big deal: they add character and if you don't like them you can always duracoat. You should submit a video response. I'd like to see it.
VigilantSpectre 9 months ago
Excellent walk-through. Very clear and straight forward. The best assembly video I've seen. No BS.
catpealer 10 months ago
thank you. your video helped me assemble my lower parts kit. Appreciate it.
gerard505 10 months ago
Thanks a lot bro.
Randys138 11 months ago
I would recommend using roll pin punches instead of center punches. A properly sized roll pin punch has a protrusion that fits just inside the pin and is more stable and will seat the pin flush without contacting the finish.
laho68 1 year ago
@laho68 I was going for more of the tools that every man should have in his tool chest. If you have the foresight to buy roll pin punches, yeah superior, no contest. On the other hand that is why I duracoat everything.
VigilantSpectre 1 year ago
Great vid. Just got my stripped receiver today and you answered some of my questions.
mkirkman99 1 year ago