AR Build Needs A Little Help

[60 buckscash]

So I have picked up my lower from the group buy and got my hands on a LPK and have installed almost all of the parts. I am looking to get my hands on some roll pin punches. I would love to have the touch of someone who has done this before as well.

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[vellnueve]

Get the punch set from Model 1 Sales. Midway also sells the Model 1 punches.

 

[copterdoctor]

Roll pin punches are the proper way to go, but you can do a good job without them. Some information here:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782

 

[WaldoOneFive]

Get the punch set from Model 1 Sales. Midway also sells the Model 1 punches.

NO! Don't buy anything from Model 1 sales. They got all their credit card info hacked and everyone that buys from them gets fraudulent charges on their accounts

READ:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=940200&page=1

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=418451

 

[zerodown]

Just as a short term option, I can tell you that vice grips with tape over the tips works perfectly for the roll pins. I've assembled a handful of lowers with this method and its really easy.

 

[Woop-woop]

I got mine from Brownells and have already built two complete lower and one upper. I would high recommend these:http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=781/Product/ROLL_PIN_HOLDERS

The only tool I ever purchase for an AR build!

 

[TomH]

Roll pin punches are the proper way to go, but you can do a good job without them. Some information here:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782

Don't use the pliers with electrical tape method. Ask me how I know.

 

[Gammon]

Roll pin punches are the proper way to go, but you can do a good job without them. Some information here:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782

That's what I thought. I have labored for years without the benefit of roll pin punches because I was too cheap to but an additional set. I finally sprung for a set of seven Proto roll pin punches ($36.87 from Enco) and couldn't be happier with them. I wish I had smartened up years ago. They make the job so much easier; well worth the $.

 

[mac1911]

http://tool.wttool.com/search?p=Q&t...w=rollpin starter set&rt=spelling&isort=score

There are some tools here that wont break the bank, great for light work.
I have this set and it works fine. http://www.wttool.com/product-exec/product_id/8993/nm/13_Piece_Gunsmith_Punch_Set_WT_Import_

 

[redrandy]

Just as a short term option, I can tell you that vice grips with tape over the tips works perfectly for the roll pins. I've assembled a handful of lowers with this method and its really easy.

I agree with zerodown, I have built 5 lowers using the vice grips with tape, just make sure you take your time.

Randy...

 

[redrandy]

If your near Bradley Airport in CT, I would be more then happy to give you a hand.

 

[vellnueve]

NO! Don't buy anything from Model 1 sales. They got all their credit card info hacked and everyone that buys from them gets fraudulent charges on their accounts

READ:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=940200&page=1

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=418451

Their credit card processing company was hacked, not M1S itself. This is an issue affecting many, many businesses, not just M1S.

And if you don't want to call in an order, then you could always go through Midway.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=925277

 

[60 buckscash]

I am way out in the woods by exit 2. It looks like I will spend the 30 bucks and buy a set. I was suprised by how easy it was to do all of the rest of the assembly.

 

[7.62x39]

I have a full set of both roll pin starters and roll pin punches from Brownells. But if I could have only one, it would be this one.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=26484/Product/BOLT_CATCH_PIN_PUNCH

 

[Pilgrim]

Just as a short term option, I can tell you that vice grips with tape over the tips works perfectly for the roll pins. I've assembled a handful of lowers with this method and its really easy.

yup - the only way to fly.

I put a few layers of masking tape on the back side of the part and just squeezed the pins in. Remove the tape and you're done. No vise or 3 hands needed.

 

[appraiser]

I used tape and my run of the mill Craftsman punches. The Vice Grip trick to start them in the hole then tap them in with a small hammer, then a punch for the final 1/16th of an inch.

I layered masking tape around the area I was working on, not a mark of any sort when I was done.

 

[P-14]

Don't use the pliers with electrical tape method. Ask me how I know.

I used masking tape on the pliers and it worked fine. You just need to apply pressure slow and steady.