Accuwedge gimmick or useful piece of kit?

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I am new to AR-15s. But quickly falling in love.... How could so many people be wrong, kicking myself for not trying one sooner.

Bought an AR-15 off EE. It is a Frankenstein build using almost no two parts from the same manufacturer, but put together very well by a knowledgable previous owner. Still putting it through its paces, so can't comment much just yet.

The one thing, I did notice is that there is some play between the upper and lower receivers. I have done a little research, but am getting conflicting opinions.
1) some play is normal and desirable.
2) higher end receivers have an adjustment screw.
3) does, and does not effect accuracy....love opposite opinions.
4) can be solver with an accuwedge, which is cheap and improves accuracy.
5) accuwedge is just a gimmick - from a CGN Banned member. On a NEA thread.

My questions really are what to do with the play....I don't like it, but does it need to be fixed?
And is the accuwedge the right way to fix it? Does it stop the play? And does it improve accuracy?
Are there better products or fixes? Are the any downsides to fixing it?
Thanks in advance, for your opinions.
 
Unless your sight is mounted to the lower there is no accuracy loss to a loose upper. AcuWedge should be called RattleWedge as it is the only thing it is good for.(And it's actually really good at it)
 
If you really want to see the difference - just use a chunk of rubber erased cut to fit under the takedown pin. You might have to squeeze the upper/lower together for takedown, but it'll be tight.

I've also stuffed a foam earplug under the takedown pin... same thing.

You'll probably notice no more 'rattle' when you shake it - but that's really it. No difference in accuracy at all.
 
It's the biggest gimmick going. And people are susceptible to buying into this crap. A proper Milspec AR15 will have a slight degree of wiggle. KAC has it, Spikes has it, BCM has it. The list goes on and on. Save your money for more worthwhile upgrades.
 
The optic or sights do not move relative to the barrel, regardless of any play between upper and lower receivers. The Accuwedge is a gimmick.
 
Safeside said:
I am new to AR-15s. But quickly falling in love.... How could so many people be wrong, kicking myself for not trying one sooner.

Bought an AR-15 off EE. It is a Frankenstein build using almost no two parts from the same manufacturer, but put together very well by a knowledgable previous owner. Still putting it through its paces, so can't comment much just yet.

The one thing, I did notice is that there is some play between the upper and lower receivers. I have done a little research, but am getting conflicting opinions.
1) some play is normal and desirable.
2) higher end receivers have an adjustment screw.
3) does, and does not effect accuracy....love opposite opinions.
4) can be solver with an accuwedge, which is cheap and improves accuracy.
5) accuwedge is just a gimmick - from a CGN Banned member. On a NEA thread.

My questions really are what to do with the play....I don't like it, but does it need to be fixed?
And is the accuwedge the right way to fix it? Does it stop the play? And does it improve accuracy?
Are there better products or fixes? Are the any downsides to fixing it?
Thanks in advance, for your opinions.
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We will not get into a heated debate on this as many have some questions on the validity of repairing a loose fitting receiver set. However I will say that you have answered your own question by stating you don't like it as I do not along with many others. If you feel it makes the rifle feel tighter making it more enjoyable to shoot, the more accuracy will follow.

There are a number of ways to help with this other then the wedge. One is the the adjustable take down pins.
 
The AMU and NGMTC have gone as far as welding uppers to lowers with no change in accuracy (that is no change in 300m, indoor, machine rest accuracy).

They also flipped the bird to "high end" billet receivers.
 
It has no real value, high speed photography proved that the bullet is gone before the upper can move from a loose fit. If it makes you feel better about the gun, buy one , it won't hurt anything IMO.
 
###ual preference. Does nothing for gun accuracy. We had some issued last summer with the weapons we got. If it makes you feel better, use it. If not scrap it.
 
Yeah, with zero upside and potential downside they've got no use. I'll confess to using one in my pre-internet days, but like a ShokBuf in 1911s they've got no place in an AR15.
 
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