Is this all I need to build an AR?

Smokin' Nagant · 04-28-2008, 01:18 AM

5.56 Chrome-Moly &#034Ban Compliant&#034 16&#034 CAR Kit Flattop Upper, Press-on Mock Suppressor. CARa4POM M&A Parts, Inc.
and
AR-15 Lower receivers
is this all i will need to put one of these together? thanks!

stitchclimber · 04-28-2008, 01:34 AM

yes

Smokin' Nagant · 04-28-2008, 01:59 AM

any specific tools i would also need or is this a gunsmith job?

RMTactical · 04-28-2008, 02:06 AM

Small hammer, pin punches, CAR stock wrench, and a 3/16 allen wrench or a flat head screwdriver depending on the LPK.

Pred · 04-28-2008, 07:08 AM

Make sure to have some tape around to cover parts of the lower while your putting the lower parts in. Save yourself a few scratches.

oejeffrey · 04-28-2008, 10:00 AM

Those may be all the parts you need......but there are a lot more parts you might want LOL
Jeffrey
N.R.A.

Pred · 04-28-2008, 11:10 AM

My advice, buy AK's and leave AR's alone. Cheaper ammo and you can buy like 4 AK's for the amount most people put into their AR's... besides, that leaves more stripped lowers for me.

at4rxj · 04-28-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin' Nagant

5.56 Chrome-Moly "Ban Compliant" 16" CAR Kit Flattop Upper, Press-on Mock Suppressor. CARa4POM M&A Parts, Inc.
and
AR-15 Lower receivers
is this all i will need to put one of these together? thanks!

Actually, the answer depends on which of the lowers you're looking at on the page. If you're looking at one of the ones that has the lower parts kit installed with the stock, then yes. However, if you're looking at the stripped lower that doesn't come with the stock and lower parts kit, then no. You will need those things as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pred

besides, that leaves more stripped lowers for me.

...to break the trigger ears off and then throw in the lake....

I finished your sentence for you Pred

Pred · 04-28-2008, 01:30 PM

Ya know, I can't even think of a comeback....

oejeffrey · 04-28-2008, 02:45 PM

Hey Pred...I heard you really liked that seen in Reservoir Dogs where the guy gets his ear cut off......is that where you got the idea to break off trigger ears ???

Man it is a good thing I am a nurse cause I know Pred wants to hurt me now

Otter · 04-28-2008, 07:44 PM

A hockey puck to use as a block when punching the pins, the pins go in from left to right.

Smokin' Nagant · 04-28-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by at4rxj

Actually, the answer depends on which of the lowers you're looking at on the page. If you're looking at one of the ones that has the lower parts kit installed with the stock, then yes. However, if you're looking at the stripped lower that doesn't come with the stock and lower parts kit, then no. You will need those things as well.

...to break the trigger ears off and then throw in the lake....

I finished your sentence for you Pred

are you sure bc on the sight with the kit it clearly states that all u need is the stripped lower, and that it comes with the interal lower parts in the kit. besides the kit and the lower, all i would need is some sort of optics and that it right?

Beer Forever · 04-28-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin' Nagant

are you sure bc on the sight with the kit it clearly states that all u need is the stripped lower, and that it comes with the interal lower parts in the kit. besides the kit and the lower, all i would need is some sort of optics and that it right?

The lowers toward the bottom of the page are complete lower halves, ready for an upper to be slapped on and fire. Just keep in the mind difference between a stripped lower and a complete or assembled lower.

stitchclimber · 04-28-2008, 09:07 PM

yes all you need with that full kit is a stripped lower.

IF you were buying an upper receiver alone you would need a complete lower.

and you'll need some mags.

at4rxj · 04-28-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin' Nagant

are you sure bc on the sight with the kit it clearly states that all u need is the stripped lower, and that it comes with the interal lower parts in the kit. besides the kit and the lower, all i would need is some sort of optics and that it right?

I apologize. You are correct. I thought that was just the upper. Get that, a couple of pmags, and a rear sight. Then post some pictures!

jtuck · 05-02-2008, 12:38 PM

Are pretty much all uppers and lowers compatible (as far as using different brands)?

fireguy86 · 05-02-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtuck

Are pretty much all uppers and lowers compatible (as far as using different brands)?

good question jtuck. I have been wanting to buy an A@ upper for my M4 but found that the price is about the same as buying a whole new gun. Just a hair cheaper.

turkn8r1 · 05-03-2008, 09:55 AM

Most after market lowers and uppers are "small pin" refferring to the take down pins. Some of the pre bans and some colt's are large pin. There are bushings to take care of it and yes most uppers and lowers are compatible. Feel free to mix and match. Go with forged lowers and you will be fine unless you have deep pockets then go with a milled lower. (That is how the lower is made.) I have been working on my collection of lowers getting ready for election 08. I am putting mine together anticipating restrictions. I may never put an upper on one but I want them before the restrictions start and the prices sky rocket. I have 8 forged lowers, all were bought stripped. Now 4 are complete and 4 are stripped. I am expecting to add 10 more to the collection very soon. I am going with Essential Arms lowers this time. The others are DPMS and E A.

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oejeffrey Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 58	Hey Pred...I heard you really liked that seen in Reservoir Dogs where the guy gets his ear cut off......is that where you got the idea to break off trigger ears ??? Man it is a good thing I am a nurse cause I know Pred wants to hurt me now __________________ Jeffrey Lifetime N.R.A. member Criminals rely on the kindness and pity of society

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Smokin' Nagant Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 136	any specific tools i would also need or is this a gunsmith job?

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Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Make sure to have some tape around to cover parts of the lower while your putting the lower parts in. Save yourself a few scratches.

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oejeffrey Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 58	Those may be all the parts you need......but there are a lot more parts you might want LOL Jeffrey N.R.A.

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Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	My advice, buy AK's and leave AR's alone. Cheaper ammo and you can buy like 4 AK's for the amount most people put into their AR's... besides, that leaves more stripped lowers for me.

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Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Ya know, I can't even think of a comeback....

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stitchclimber Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The great northwest Posts: 945	yes all you need with that full kit is a stripped lower. IF you were buying an upper receiver alone you would need a complete lower. and you'll need some mags. __________________ turning up the radio, got just enough religion and a half tank of gas... Last edited by stitchclimber; 04-28-2008 at 09:08 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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jtuck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 279	Are pretty much all uppers and lowers compatible (as far as using different brands)? __________________ Loyalty to the country always, loyalty to the government when it deserves it. Mark Twain

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turkn8r1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern Mississippi Posts: 145	Most after market lowers and uppers are "small pin" refferring to the take down pins. Some of the pre bans and some colt's are large pin. There are bushings to take care of it and yes most uppers and lowers are compatible. Feel free to mix and match. Go with forged lowers and you will be fine unless you have deep pockets then go with a milled lower. (That is how the lower is made.) I have been working on my collection of lowers getting ready for election 08. I am putting mine together anticipating restrictions. I may never put an upper on one but I want them before the restrictions start and the prices sky rocket. I have 8 forged lowers, all were bought stripped. Now 4 are complete and 4 are stripped. I am expecting to add 10 more to the collection very soon. I am going with Essential Arms lowers this time. The others are DPMS and E A.