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**jonny4523** · 06-06-2008, 01:16 PM

Have you thought about your barrel break-in procedure?

dave_in_delaware · 06-06-2008, 01:19 PM

Um.. no. Not at all. I'm still thinking about the first part (lower). I'm sure I'll seek the advice of the collective here before doing anything like a break-in.

But between some (late) Christmas present money, and the few hours of overtime I got doing a beach survey last week, I have enough to get the lower.... I hope to be ordering it soon.

propellerhead · 06-06-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dave_in_delaware

How can I tell if there will be a gap or not w/ an "upgraded" grip?

I don't have an easy answer. The gap edge on my CMMG lower was kinda sharp. Not enough to cut me but enough to hurt if I try to hold the entire rifle up with just my right hand on the pistol grip.

Stock CMMG

MIAD Full Kit using the winter trigger guard

I bought my MIAD Full kit used but it was still around $40 shipped. I like it though. I'd probably just skip the gapper for now. If yours comes out sharp, then get this $20 fix: Spikes Tactical If not, don't worry about it. Many AR owners leave that gap alone.

dave_in_delaware · 06-06-2008, 01:44 PM

Wow. Thanks for the tips and photos. Perhaps I'll not worry about the gapper then, either.

I did read somewhere where people don't use the accu-wedge because their AR-15's are actually MORE accurate being a little looser. Any thoughts on that?

propellerhead · 06-06-2008, 01:56 PM

I can't see how it would make a difference. You line up the sights that are fixed on the upper. How tight or loose the lower is shouldn't matter for range shooting.

Like the gapper, go without it first. If you find your upper and lower are looser than you can tolerate, go buy the wedge. If not, leave it alone and save a few bucks. No need to fix a problem that might not even exist.

dave_in_delaware · 06-06-2008, 07:28 PM

Good points. Thanks.

So, you think their "standard" lower will suit my needs as part of the 18" SPR AR-15 for home defense and target shooting? Is it too much?

dave_in_delaware · 07-01-2008, 07:10 AM

I'm beginning to realize that I'm not supposed to have an AR-15.

Instead of getting my AR-15 lower this week, I had to spend my AR-15 funds on my f--king POS minivan instead. I needed 2 new front tires (mounted and balanced), a tie rod, and a wheel alignment.

So much for my Xmas & birthday money going to my new toy.

F--king goddammm van! UGH!!!

RSfireman · 07-01-2008, 07:23 AM

I feel your pain! Every time i think i get a new toy something breaks down. Washer, Dryer, Vehicle parts etc. Really sucks but what can ya do but start over.

dave_in_delaware · 07-01-2008, 07:42 AM

Yeah, that's true, and a good way of looking at things...

But it took me 2.5 years to get to the point of being able to get the lower.

T.J. · 07-01-2008, 07:56 AM

i can't pretend to understand your financial situation but but the lower should be able to be found for less than $100 cut back on a few dinner and lunch outings. and you should have that in no time.

instead of focusing on purchasing all the parts that are needed to complete the lower just buy one part at a time soon you will have everything that you need to complete the build.

its a slow process but in the long run you will probably be able to afford some better parts as you will not be shelling out the cash all at one time.

buy used and save some money there are always deals to be hand on gun boards like Ar15.com i do not post on there but i will shop on there.

06-06-2008, 01:16 PM	#21
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06-06-2008, 01:19 PM	#22
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 5,983	Um.. no. Not at all. I'm still thinking about the first part (lower). I'm sure I'll seek the advice of the collective here before doing anything like a break-in. But between some (late) Christmas present money, and the few hours of overtime I got doing a beach survey last week, I have enough to get the lower.... I hope to be ordering it soon. __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

06-06-2008, 01:44 PM	#24
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 5,983	Wow. Thanks for the tips and photos. Perhaps I'll not worry about the gapper then, either. I did read somewhere where people don't use the accu-wedge because their AR-15's are actually MORE accurate being a little looser. Any thoughts on that? __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

06-06-2008, 01:56 PM	#25
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,477	I can't see how it would make a difference. You line up the sights that are fixed on the upper. How tight or loose the lower is shouldn't matter for range shooting. Like the gapper, go without it first. If you find your upper and lower are looser than you can tolerate, go buy the wedge. If not, leave it alone and save a few bucks. No need to fix a problem that might not even exist. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for practice & IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three purposes, three calibers, three models. One gun.

06-06-2008, 07:28 PM	#26
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 5,983	Good points. Thanks. So, you think their "standard" lower will suit my needs as part of the 18" SPR AR-15 for home defense and target shooting? Is it too much? __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

07-01-2008, 07:10 AM	#27
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 5,983	Omfg!!! I'm beginning to realize that I'm not supposed to have an AR-15. Instead of getting my AR-15 lower this week, I had to spend my AR-15 funds on my f--king POS minivan instead. I needed 2 new front tires (mounted and balanced), a tie rod, and a wheel alignment. So much for my Xmas & birthday money going to my new toy. F--king goddammm van! UGH!!! __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

07-01-2008, 07:23 AM	#28
RSfireman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blair Co;Pa Posts: 285	I feel your pain! Every time i think i get a new toy something breaks down. Washer, Dryer, Vehicle parts etc. Really sucks but what can ya do but start over. __________________ " When a strong man, Fully armed, Guards his house, His possesions are safe." (Luke 11:21)

07-01-2008, 07:42 AM	#29
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 5,983	Yeah, that's true, and a good way of looking at things... But it took me 2.5 years to get to the point of being able to get the lower. __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

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