9mm build time!
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ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Sorry, ya can't have'm.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Thank you!
I know! I was actually amazed. I've used them for all my computer builds and needs and I know they carry a lot of various things, but I had no idea they would carry gun accessories. Their stock just went up in my book.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Considering this buffer kit. If weight is a big factor regarding the buffer this one is pretty heavy. It's heavier than the Blitzkrieg buffer that is 75$ by itself. I'm not knocking them and I'm not opposed to spending the money on the component if it's truly the best one, I am looking foe something that is available and would be a comparable alternative. If it's less expensive great! I know very well how a brand or product can quickly get a rep and take off and before you know it, everyone says its the go to and that ends up justifying the high dollar price. I know, buy once cry once but... Kaw Valley Precision Pistol Caliber Carbine 6pos Mil-Spec Stock Hardware Kit w/ KVP 7.5oz Blowback Buffer
GUNSICK
6.5 Creedmoor
Kaw Valley make quality parts.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
I've started to build the lower and as I suspected, @bulletguy extended trigger guard works great with the Thordsen stock. Makes it very stable. Obviously I won't know until I finish it and actually shoot it, but so far the two seem to work well together!
timboy
.44 mag
I thought about trying that trigger guard with my thordsen but I have stubby digits,how big are your hands?
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
From what I can gather, it's much the same purchase as it is with a Spur grip only much more comfortable because there is no flange on the grip of the Thordsen stock, like the is on the Spur.
Does it make it harder to reach the ambi safety with your forefinger?
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
No, it seems the same as just using the Thordsen. But I'm a lefty so maybe it doesn't count?
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
You can still handle the rifle as you would with just the Thordsen. The extended trigger guard gives more of a pistol grip feel/control when you want it.
timboy
.44 mag
Thank you Sir.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Just caved and bought the Kaw Valley heavy buffer and spring... I'm such a consumer whore...whatever, I make barely above future minimum wage for it, so suck it Cuomo.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Received my Kaw Valley ss 7.5oz buffer and 308 spring. What struck me as odd was that the spring is shorter than a normal AR spring. It seemed much stiffer too. This is normal? I have a carbine length receiver extension, which is what was mentioned in the description. I'm wondering though if it was really talking about a pistol extension? Anyway, it fits in the tube and there seems to be plenty of tension. I don't have the bolt yet so I can't try to cycle it to see. The bolt should be arriving either this weekend or early next week.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
I can't decide on hand guard length. I originally said 12" but now I'm thinking 10.5. First world problems, I know. I've googled for pictures Etc. I'm just having trouble picturing which one will look better. The MI hand guard is very slim. I found a good deal on either one and they are only 8 dollars apart in price. Looking for opinions.
The 10":Midwest MI-LWM10G3-BLK Lightweight M-LOK Free Float Handguard
The 12":Midwest MI-G3ML12-BLK G3 Lightweight M-LOK Free Float Handguard
The 10":Midwest MI-LWM10G3-BLK Lightweight M-LOK Free Float Handguard
The 12":Midwest MI-G3ML12-BLK G3 Lightweight M-LOK Free Float Handguard
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
Get the 12 inch. Betterfor hand position.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Got the bolt in the mail today. Wiped it down with some eezox and put it in my 9mm upper, closed the upper to the lower and pull back on the charging handle....bolt gets stuck after going back an inch...ugh. thought it might be the buffer retainer plunger, but that is where it should be and didn't show signs of wear on the bolt. Decided to put the 9mm upper on my other lower and it cycled fine. Different buffer and spring, but I don't think those were to blame. I think the buffer tube on my 9mm lower isn't right.
GUNSICK
6.5 Creedmoor
What bolt did you end up getting?
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
GUNSICK
6.5 Creedmoor
Hmm, what do you think is wrong with the buffer tube?
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
It was neither. It is my AR15 bolt catch. This lower is supposed to have last round bolt hold open. It has a U shaped bar that interfaces with the follower and is supposed to actuate the AR bolt stop, but the bolt stop isn't long enough, so when installed it sits wrong on the U shaped bar and sticks up enough to hinder the bolt. Ugh!
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
WHAAAAAT?
I have built 25 of those lowers and have never had a single issue.
What you desribe is not your issue i am sure.
I have even built them with the tier 5 and they function perfectly......so you cant be having that trouble with a factory button b
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
I can get the catch to sit where it should in order for it to sit flush for the bolt, but the holes on the receiver and the catch don't line up.
This is how it sits with the pin for the catch lined up. The little "finger" on the catch ends up sitting on top of the little knub of the U shaped bar and so the catch sticks up.
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
It has to sit in top of that little bump.
Uou should have hot a bolt from me. My bolts work just fine......but they are a bit more than $119......but the work.......
Uou should have hot a bolt from me. My bolts work just fine......but they are a bit more than $119......but the work.......
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Okay. But when I removed the catch the bolt is able to be cycled properly. So it can't be the tube. With the catch in the bolt won't charge properly. It only moves back an inch and gets stuck.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
Is it possible my bolt isn't meant to work with a bolt catch and I just overlooked it?
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
I guess I can try grinding down the catch some? @Bullet Guy how much are the bolts you use?