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[pyld]

As long as you can deal with the carbine buffer, that should do you just fine.

[Emptymag]

As long as you can deal with the carbine buffer, that should do you just fine.

By "deal with" do you mean the "noise" that I was previously complaining about, or do you mean "felt recoil"? (or something else entirely)

I think I'm just getting greedy and willing to forego the "better" kit in order to get two basic kits for the same monies.

[pyld]

By "deal with" do you mean the "noise" that I was previously complaining about, or do you mean "felt recoil"? (or something else entirely)

I think I'm just getting greedy and willing to forego the "better" kit in order to get two basic kits for the same monies.

Felt recoil, life of parts, etc. I don't know that a heavier buffer (in isolation) with help with noise.

Run the unmarked buffers from the kits you are looking at. Change them only if there is a problem or you want to try running a heavier buffer.

[Emptymag]

I ordered a Spikes buffer kit with the ST-T2 buffer.

I was ready to order a complete Anderson buffer kit/stock package when it went out of stock.
I waited several days for it to be restocked and then saw the Spikes go on sale so I just ordered it.
Ten minutes later the other place sent me an email to let me know the Anderson package was back in stock. LOL!

Now all I need is the charging handle and someone to show me how to remove the handguard to install the free float tube and I'm in business!

[dkf]

The Spikes is nice I have one. All my 5.56 rifles have the ST-T2 buffer and run everything, including steel cased. If the buffer ends up being a little heavy you can remove some of the tungsten powder to reduce the weight. The ST-T2 is a little heavier (.3oz) than an H buffer but .6oz lighter than an H2 buffer.

[stainless]

Now all I need is the charging handle and someone to show me how to remove the handguard to install the free float tube and I'm in business!

Call Bripro and he will bring over a rock you can use...

[Emptymag]

Call Bripro and he will bring over a rock you can use...

My charging handle arrived so now I'm ready to give him a call to finally get this bitch assembled!



QUESTION:

If I can't get him to hit it with a rock does anyone know if I need special tools to install a free float hand guard?
My upper is a PSA with the standard (although larger, "oval" type) hand guards and I have a YHM "Todd Jarrett" handguard with the cutout on top for the front sight.




Aside from that, I will need to install a RRA 2-Stage trigger in the lower (which already has a parts kit installed MINUS trigger group), and I need to install the buffer tube.

Can't wait!


Edit: Here's a link to the YHM part if that helps answer my question.

[NathanB]

If it uses a standard barrel nut you should be able to do it without any special tools. Well provided you can get the tube over the gas block. I run all flat top uppers so it's a lot easier than a sight front base

[Emptymag]

If it uses a standard barrel nut you should be able to do it without any special tools. Well provided you can get the tube over the gas block. I run all flat top uppers so it's a lot easier than a sight front base

Ugh. I sort of forgot about the front sight. I don't see how you could slip that hand guard on with the sight on.
Looks like I need to find someone who knows how to do it because I really don't want to mess with taking that off myself.

[pyld]

Ugh. I sort of forgot about the front sight. I don't see how you could slip that hand guard on with the sight on.
Looks like I need to find someone who knows how to do it because I really don't want to mess with taking that off myself.

this clip and PDF are pretty good. Given the right tools, it's not a huge deal.