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Got my AR lower on Sat!


harmonda

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Saturday I picked up the stripped lower I ordered. I'm just going to take my time and enjoy my first build. I installed the mag release and that was pretty easy. I'll throw some picks up here as I go if anyone is interested.
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Installed a Magpul ACS on an ATI mil-spec tube/buffer last night. Took pics but forgot my camera today. I'll post up tonight. Surprised at how stout the stock feels even when extended. Also surprised by how noisy the buffer is. May switch to something else depending on how it shoots. I ordered a YHM 6.8 spc upper so....almost there.
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Installed a Magpul ACS on an ATI mil-spec tube/buffer last night. Took pics but forgot my camera today. I'll post up tonight. Surprised at how stout the stock feels even when extended. Also surprised by how noisy the buffer is. May switch to something else depending on how it shoots. I ordered a YHM 6.8 spc upper so....almost there.

 

mmmm 6.8, It will be my next build as well.

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Did you remember to loc-tite and/or stake the castle nut? Those little bastards love to loosen after a couple thousand rounds.

 

What's loud, the buffer or the spring? How many rounds do you have through it? If you've never shot an AR before, the goofy noise will take some getting used to.

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The buffer is the thing that moves on the end of the spring. The tube is actually called the receiver extension, some call it a buffer tube. Depending on what kind of buffer it is and what weight, it may have balls in it which could be what you're hearing. The sproinging noise is normal, and you can quiet it down some by doing silly things that may or may not compromise your reliability. Some brands of springs are slightly springier-sounding than others, but not so much that you would notice unless you shot a whole bunch back-to-back.
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Ya, it's definitely inside the buffer itself. Like a weight sliding inside. Sounds like this sort of thing is normal. But being new to this platform I initially found it odd.

 

If it bothers you there are buffers that are filled with powdered metal (silent), tightly-packed balls (LOL), and other configurations that are quiet. Buffers are pretty cheap, just make sure you get the correct weight for your CARBINE.

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Upper finally came in. Here it is...everything is done except I need a smaller roll pin punch to remove the aperture part from the rear iron sight to install the trijjicon aperture. I already installed the front. Haven't test fired it yet.

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