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Posted: 5/22/2004 4:51:53 PM EDT
| I am going to buy a stag stripped lower, a DPMS lower parts kit, and complete upper from Model 1. What else will I need to buy to complete my rifle? |
| They don't get a whole lot of publicity on this site, but M&A Parts (www.m-aparts.com) kits are really top notch. Builders like myself are usually loyal to one company, and M&A takes care of me big time. If you take the time to call them on the phone, you might find that they offer offer some kit configurations that you won't see online. Their website format leaves a lot to be desired, but their customer service is second to none. All of their parts are in-spec, and I haven't seen any trash in any of the parts that I've ordered from them. They offer a government profile 20-inch chrome lined kit, that is the cat's ass. I got burned by one of their competitors who shipped me some garbage, and another that never has anything I need in stock when I need it. If M&A tells you that they have it, you can wait for the brown truck, because it's enroute. Just my $.02, your mileage may vary. |
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To assemble the lower kit the only tools you need are the roll pin punches from Brownells. www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=5551&title=ROLL+PIN+PUNCHES 3/32 is #3 Roll pin punch item #230-100-003 #3 Roll Pin Punch $3.75 1/8 is #4 Roll pin punch item #230-100-004 #4 Roll Pin Punch $3.83 |
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Technically you don't even need the right size roll pin punches to assemble your lower, where as you will definately need them to disassemble your lower, but I do advise that you go ahead and get the 1/8 and 3/32 roll pin punches. It is very easy and fun to assemble a lower, good luck but you won't really need it. Just a little tip I picked up: Cover some of your lower with masking or box tape (especially near blot catch) this will help prevent marring. Just find a tape that doesn't leave a lot of adhesive residue. |
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