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How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Forward Assist

Last Updated on May 27, 2020, Published on May 28, 2017 by Nate Schultz (nsz85) 4 Comments

Last week, we started our AR-15 upper build with laying out the tools we'll be using. It is now time to start pounding some stuff and getting things installed into your AR-15 upper receiver. Specifically, I will be covering how to install the forward assist into a stripped upper receiver. Remember that not all AR-15 upper receivers have forward assists, so if yours does not … [Read more...]

AR-15 Lower Receiver Build - thearmsguide.com
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How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Bolt Catch

Last Updated on June 13, 2020, Published on August 22, 2016 by Nate Schultz (nsz85) Leave a Comment

You've installed your trigger guard, but are you ready for the next step in building your AR-15 lower receiver? Let's install the bolt catch. If you'd like a visual reference for the installation instructions detailed in this post, check out the video embedded above. I've included the time stamp in case you want to jump to the point in the vid that details this step. As with … [Read more...]

AR-15 Lower Receiver Build - thearmsguide.com
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How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Receiver Extension (Buffer Tube), Rear Takedown Pin, & Buttstock

Last Updated on June 13, 2020, Published on August 22, 2016 by Nate Schultz (nsz85) 2 Comments

Now that we've finished installing our safety selector and pistol grip, we've made it to the final steps in our AR-15 lower receiver build: installing the receiver extension, the rear takedown pin, and, finally, the buttstock. To look over what tools and parts I'm using for this build, check out this post. If you'd like a visual reference, the time stamps at each step heading … [Read more...]

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