Required reading for a newbie AR owner?

[joe-nwt]

My FUDD genes are in complete turmoil right now, just took advantage of IRG's excellent offer. Thing is, I know absolutely diddly-squat about ARs. Besides CGN, can you offer links to required reading for a newbie? Is there an AR bible a guy could peruse to learn basics such as function and maintenance?

Thanks for the replies.

Joe

 

[mikethebike]

you tube the following:
AR trigger
AR bolt
AR buffer tube
AR gas system (carbine, mid length, rifle)
AR handguard
AR barrel nut

 

[Trinimon]

Here ya go...

 

[Hitzy]

AR15.com forum has tons of resources....

 

[romurra]

There's a bunch of more or less useful stuff here: ht tp://www.coltcanada.com/media--docs.html

 

[00aught]

Like Mike said, youtube has lots of information. Go youtube ar15 lower build, and ar15 upper build.

 

[joe-nwt]

Thanks for the replies everyone!

 

[Sporting Lad]

Which IRG excellent offer is that?

 

[Farmboy]

Well there is this offer, which is in stock and ready to ship with free Blue Force Gear Victory sling

 

[Boomer686]

I perused a few of Patrick Sweeney's gun smithing books on the AR that a friend of mine had. Awesome reference and history. There's lots of useful info and tips on diagnosing and fixing issues too & it also explains why you should do the things and what effects they have in the long run / immediate effects on the other components. I think it's probably one of the best sources for a newb.