In honor of the assault weapons ban passing the house I decided to get a 2nd AR to complement the M&P Sport II. Got an Aero Gen 2 stripped lower and the PSA midlength MOE rifle kit. Will stick a carry handle on the Sport II and move the red dot to the PSA. Any advice on first build? What minimum tools will I need?

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Posted by bbvdd

Memphis, TN

Member since Jun 2009

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Posted on 8/1/22 at 11:33 am to TideCPA

Most handguards now come with a wrench for the barrel nut.

You will want a torque wrench.
Punch set
roll pin punch set
castle nut wrench

This is not needed but will save yourself a major headache.
Wheeler AR Pivot/Roll Pin Install Tool - Delta Series

I feel like I'm missing some stuff but I assume you have a hammer and allen wrench set.

ETA:

this is the best upper vise block I've seen. It's not necessary, but makes this much easier:

Brownells link

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Posted by RogerTheShrubber

Juneau, AK

Member since Jan 2009

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Posted on 8/1/22 at 11:45 am to TideCPA

Get a Vltor A5 buffer system. Uses a longer 7 position tube, H2 longer buffer and an appropriate spring.

It will drop your empties in a coffee can at 4 o'clock. Several mfgs offer it as stock equip.

Punch set, you'll need it for the roll pins.

This post was edited on 8/1/22 at 11:50 am

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Posted by XenScott

Pensacola

Member since Oct 2016

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Posted on 8/5/22 at 7:37 pm to TideCPA

Faxon barrel. Go with gunner profile. Great barrels. 16” or the 14.5” with pin and weld.

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Posted by TideCPA

Member since Jan 2012

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Posted on 8/10/22 at 10:50 pm to TideCPA

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In honor of the assault weapons ban passing the house I decided to get a 2nd AR to complement the M&P Sport II. Got an Aero Gen 2 stripped lower and the PSA midlength MOE rifle kit. Will stick a carry handle on the Sport II and move the red dot to the PSA. Any advice on first build? What minimum tools will I need?

Turned out nice!