My first adult LEGO kit

clubleaf206

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You don't have to have a castle nut wrench, you can use a punch and hammer to tighten the nut snugly. That was the method I used on my build. When you get it finished I hope you'll post a picture or two.

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"....imitate the action of the Tiger."

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patw

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Originally posted by MikeinNC:
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Originally posted by patw:
After launching a few pins, I agree with the bag comments. The hardest part for me is setting the bolt carrier pin without having a vice and a block. I would grind/file the one side/edge of the pin on the concrete or metal file, to make it easier to go in initially.

The what??

My apologies, I meant the bolt catch roll pin.

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smschulz

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Congrats and good luck.
Building a rifle is a great exercise, hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Let us know if you hit any snags along the way so we can help.

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That was pretty easy.

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Originally posted by patw:
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Originally posted by MikeinNC:
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Originally posted by patw:
After launching a few pins, I agree with the bag comments. The hardest part for me is setting the bolt carrier pin without having a vice and a block. I would grind/file the one side/edge of the pin on the concrete or metal file, to make it easier to go in initially.

The what??

My apologies, I meant the bolt catch roll pin.

I used an automatic center punch to put it in. Took about 7 hits but it worked really easily.

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powermad

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Cool.
Yeah there's not much to putting one together.
Easy enough it tends to result in more.
I'm at no more until I get another safe or sell something.

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patw

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I used an automatic center punch to put it in. Took about 7 hits but it worked really easily.

Good deal. Now to accessorize it.

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I'd like to personally thank P220 Smudge for getting me to build and own an AR again and clubleaf206 for seeing that I needed a rear sight and sending me one in the mail. Thanks fellas!

Here is the rear sight installed:

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clubleaf206

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You're welcome, hope you get good use from it.

So, does this mean that we can put the blame on P220 Smudge for all this?

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P220 Smudge

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So, does this mean that we can put the blame on P220 Smudge for all this?

Yeah, I asked him questions and then sent him links to PSA's daily deals until he couldn't say no.

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I took this to the range for a function check. Everything worked as expected. PSA Freedom kits seem good to go. If you wait for deals and buy the blems you can have a sub $400 gun that runs just fine.

Using iron sights at 30 yards is hard to see and to try to see where you hit sucks. I need a spotting scope. From what I can tell it shoots a little low and to the left. I didn't adjust the sights this time. Maybe next time when it warms up.

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kimberkid

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Originally posted by pootie:
Large plastic bag!

This. Installing the front detent with the lower and your hands inserted inside of a large clear plastic bag, like a 1 or 2 gallon Ziploc, can help prevent the need to swear (as much) or post in the WYD section when the detent goes sproing.

I also like to use a 3/16 Allen Wrench to aid the installation process, as shown and described here:
(The vice is optional, but does make it easier.)

https://www.itstactical.com/wa...ot-pin-installation/

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OMG that was painful to watch!

I really don’t understand these comments about using bags and magnets either.

The very first time I built an AR (around ‘92 or ‘93 and before I had a home computer), after I ejected the front t/d spring & detent and spent an hour or so looking for them, I thought “it can’t be this hard”. So on my second attempt I inserted the spring and compressed it, held it compressed with a needle through the weep hole, dropped in the detent and slid in the takedown pin then pulled out the needle … no problem.

If you really want something you'll find a way ...
... if you don't you'll find an excuse.

I'm really not a "kid" anymore ... but I haven't grown up yet either

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