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rogerxd45 · 04-30-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

Yes they will do custom images, read this Laser Engraving FAQ

The engraving service is FREE if you buy the lower from them. How can you beat that?

thanks i couldnt find the info about it

ichy_trigger · 04-30-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rogerxd45

dont you have to worry about head spacing?
ive installed a new gas tube and gas block on my ar and i also built the lower and i thought that was really easy. however i didnt put my free float on myself because i didnt have the right tools but if i did i dont think it would be a problem

My barrel came headspaces "standard" but you can go to any smith in town and have it double checked (should). The freefloat tube is easy to put on, someone on this board was nice enough to send me the tool and I paid shipping, returned it when I was done. I wont post his name but if you advertise to borrow one, someone will surely step forward.

Theres some great folks on here!

cozy338 · 04-30-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerxd45

dont you have to worry about head spacing?

The AR15/M16 headspaces in the barrel extension, not how the barrel is secured into the upper. So, if you get a "matched" bolt & barrel you are pretty much good to go unless your supplier didn't actually check headspace.
The procedure if you have a headspace problem is to try different bolts until you get an acceptable match. The barrel extension is a real bear, you do not want to try "adjusting" headspace by changing a barrel extension.
It also seems that most people have no problem with changing barrels and using their existing bolt, altho' as I said a barrel/bolt combo is the easiest way to go.
If you are in doubt, headspace gauges are pretty inexpensive and easy to use.

kayl · 04-30-2008, 03:20 PM

Sweet lowers; I found the company to order my new lower from!

casio02478 · 05-01-2008, 11:16 AM

Next paycheck I am ordering my.

**nikon777** · 05-01-2008, 11:25 AM

Pretty sweet itchy.

EricCartmann · 05-01-2008, 11:55 AM

I use a vice and 2x4's, with foam blocks between the 2x4's for my barrel install/uninstall. Has worked out great.

patathSS · 05-01-2008, 08:59 PM

I don't get on here a lot but I'll chime in. I love my AA lower. My FFL said it was one of the nicest finished ones he has seen. John is a great guy to deal with and always gave me fast replies. My lower is below.

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05-01-2008, 11:16 AM	#15
casio02478 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA Posts: 118	Next paycheck I am ordering my.

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EricCartmann XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: My Mom's Basement Posts: 1,398	I use a vice and 2x4's, with foam blocks between the 2x4's for my barrel install/uninstall. Has worked out great.

05-01-2008, 08:59 PM	#18
patathSS XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 68	I don't get on here a lot but I'll chime in. I love my AA lower. My FFL said it was one of the nicest finished ones he has seen. John is a great guy to deal with and always gave me fast replies. My lower is below.