Is barrel changeover a true gunsmith job? or can it be done by the home enthusiast with ARish tools (barrel vise, punches etc.) to swap the gas system etc. ? This obviously would then need a certified examiner to effect the NR change.
Thank-you!Well now that's pretty! Well done guys!
We received 3 SS barrels in this shipment and received less than 10 CMV barrels. As we already advertised the SS barrels, the 3 are spoken for on weborders. We never offered these first nor last, so some are available.Is it safe to assume that the stainless barrels are on their way?
Is barrel changeover a true gunsmith job? or can it be done by the home enthusiast with ARish tools (barrel vise, punches etc.) to swap the gas system etc. ? This obviously would then need a certified examiner to effect the NR change.
Can we request a pencil/featherweight profile for future orders? ACRs are just too damn front heavy!
These are TRUE ACR barrels, not modded AR barrels. Taper pin channels must be reamed to install gas block, this requires machinist or gunsmithing knowledge. No further machining or turning of the barrels is required beyond that.+1.....no milling required hopefully?
Does that mean the full chrome lined guns are in as well?
Well done!
No milling. These are TRUE ACR barrels, not modded AR barrels. Taper pin ream to install gas block.
This is a little confusing. I think what TV was getting at is, "does the barrel need any machining to install". Correct me if I am wrong.
There are 2 things that differentiate AR15 barrels from ACR barrels: The gas port size and the cross pins mounting the Gas Block on the ACR.
I've used 2 ACR barrels on AR builds, all they need is the gas port enlarged.
I think what people want to know is if the gas block cross pins are ready to go on - that the barrel has been machined to accept them (see photo below). If this part isn't done yet, you're looking at a 18.5 AR barrel with a larger gas port.
Not trying to be a ####, but some folks may get the idea that they can easily swap this on at home without a drill press, etc.
Oh, thanks for requesting clarification.
Yeah, just to be clear, no machining, no milling, no filing, no drilling, no massaging, no McGuyvering, and no removal of any material from the Arms East barrel required right? All I need to do is rip the parts off my OEM ACR barrel, and swap it over to this one, and it's ready to rock and roll right?
Yep, I found a local smith that said he'd do it for $65-85, depending on whether the taper pins survive the removal. Seems reasonable, and a far better alternative than me sitting there with a file and trying to do it myself, lol!Reaming the taper pin holes for the gas block is machining. This should be installed by a knowledgeable gunsmith.
Yep, I found a local smith that said he'd do it for $65-85, depending on whether the taper pins survive the removal. Seems reasonable, and a far better alternative than me sitting there with a file and trying to do it myself, lol!
Yep, reputable guy by what the local gun shops say anyway - Bits of Pieces gunsmithing, local too so I don't need to send it off somewhere.Sounds good, sounds reasonable. I can't even imagine what you would do with a file. The taper pins should survive.