MUST HAVE.. AR 15 Upgrades Under $100

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @TacticalToolbox
    @TacticalToolbox  Год назад +148

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    • @brossovitch
      @brossovitch Год назад +7

      Heck yeah broski! Great content as always. Hope all is well.

    • @andrewcramer7214
      @andrewcramer7214 Год назад +2

      Thanks for reminding me to order the mag covers. I store all my mags loaded and for some reason when I bought them through palmetto they came without. Thanks!

    • @aarona8203
      @aarona8203 Год назад +2

      You said the hipster trigger is $30 to $40 but when I used the link u provided it shows a price of $99. So that's a big difference.

    • @theprepperninja7752
      @theprepperninja7752 Год назад

      Gotta bunch of Eggo waffle ads on your video. hope your getting revenue.

    • @investigativeoutcomes9343
      @investigativeoutcomes9343 Год назад +1

      ''550 paracord trigger job'' for those who have mil-spec triggers

  • @seiser42
    @seiser42 Год назад +86

    Love the video. Just a quick note. The dust covers included with the Gen3 Pmags are just that, dust covers. Despite taking pressure off of the feed lips, Magpul had stated that the purpose of these is not to preserve the condition of the feed lips. They've said you can safely store Gen2 and Gen3 Pmags fully loaded indefinitely without a dust cover or down loading and not suffer deformation of the lips shape or affect their retention abilities. I always thought I needed them for every mag I had stored loaded. But after some research and contacting Magpul, they're just dust/debris covers.

    • @abomb4951
      @abomb4951 6 месяцев назад +5

      all of my gen 2 pmags have deformed feed lips after storing loaded. i might go to metal mags ngl

    • @shirtlesslager
      @shirtlesslager 6 месяцев назад

      I spent a lot of money buying lots of dust covers because I thought my loaded magazines (I have LOTS) would self-destruct without them. Silly me.

    • @noise117
      @noise117 3 месяца назад

      magpul states a lot of things that turned out to be bs. magpul mags are very 2003. not only are the metal feed lips smaller letting the bolt grab the case and feed better, but if they do get bent, they can be adjusted back in place. if you use magpuls, i immediately think less of you.

    • @seiser42
      @seiser42 3 месяца назад +2

      @@noise117 The entire US military and dozens of private testers and paramilitaries have considered your point, and don't care. Keep paying more for less idc honestly.

    • @shirtlesslager
      @shirtlesslager 3 месяца назад +2

      @@noise117 I have hundreds of dollars in brand new Magul P-mags. I am going to live with them.

  • @EvilSnipa
    @EvilSnipa Год назад +206

    Thanks for not putting down the people that really can't afford the high end rifles but still love to shoot. Every other gun channel does and it's so aggravating.

    • @davidgosnell5901
      @davidgosnell5901 Год назад +31

      A budget gun will kill the same as a high price name brand gun . shoot your gun and find any problems and fix or adjust it

    • @The_Dabkota
      @The_Dabkota Год назад

      @@davidgosnell5901savage enters the chat

    • @NoMemes4You
      @NoMemes4You 9 месяцев назад +17

      dude expensive guns aren’t even worth it dude nobody should be putting down anybody especially when we all share the same interests and hobbies like this.

    • @bearjawhomestead
      @bearjawhomestead 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@NoMemes4You i mean i love my geissele super duty, but i also love my aero. I have a decked out gss and a decked out aero as well as both stock. The decked aero is no less fun to shoot than the gss.

    • @BrettWareWoodWorks
      @BrettWareWoodWorks 6 месяцев назад +1

      AMEN

  • @domineech
    @domineech Год назад +453

    I love these types of videos. Not all of us can afford expensive guns. A lot of the big channels seem to have forgotten that.

    • @GuneTools
      @GuneTools Год назад +13

      My small channel and I haven’t needed any gizmo’s I just use my money to buy ammo and then train. I use one sling with quick release and transfer it from gun to gun. It something breaks on your gun then upgrade it then.

    • @domineech
      @domineech Год назад +16

      @@GuneTools I treat my gun like my woman. She may not need big boobs and a tiny waist but it's much more fun when they do.

    • @nobodynoone2500
      @nobodynoone2500 Год назад +10

      Cheaper to buy a 'Gucci' rifle than to upgrade your PSA to similar standards. Find out the hard way if you want, most of us have.

    • @domineech
      @domineech Год назад +10

      @@nobodynoone2500 it probably is in the long run. The thing about PSA is it's a good starter gun to get people interested in the sport or good for people who don't want to wait forever to save up for a gucci gun and want one now. I start with 80% lowers and build everything myself because I think it's fun to do and sometimes it gets more expensive but I have fun and usually learn something along the way.

    • @rebeccacoldsteel9033
      @rebeccacoldsteel9033 Год назад +5

      i agree, i just got my first AR-15 and am really budgeted on how much i can spend so may take me longer to invest into my AR but atleast i can find vids like this that allow us to not have to spend nearly as much to get started

  • @patrickbodine1300
    @patrickbodine1300 9 месяцев назад +9

    Absolutely the *BEST* information on AR-15.

  • @0mega_fps353
    @0mega_fps353 Год назад +1491

    here to ruin my bank account......again...

    • @Strawman333
      @Strawman333 Год назад +118

      Like the rest of us… again and again. 😂

    • @BenBartlow
      @BenBartlow Год назад +42

      New toys are nice, but just using what you have to practice/train should be considered as well. You'd benefit from a new case of ammo and a trip to a range quite a bit!

    • @Bubba-23nineteen
      @Bubba-23nineteen Год назад +19

      Truth... lol

    • @wutgoodie8686
      @wutgoodie8686 Год назад +6

      Amen

    • @TacticalToolbox
      @TacticalToolbox  Год назад +94

      The struggle is real man

  • @gunnerbhb50
    @gunnerbhb50 4 месяца назад +3

    I worked on small arms in the Army for 17+ years, My AR is mostly mil spec (barrel, BCG, trigger) except the free float hand guard, upper and lower receiver, they're PTAC (Precision Tactical Arms) out of Crestview Florida, I tuned my own trigger by simply mirror polishing the engagement points, I've never seen a cam pin break however what you said about the indexing sounded legit, the main issues on military M16/4's was worn barrels, extractor springs and unauthorized maintenance ( armorers or soldiers taking trigger group out then putting them back wrong) and worn or broken rings

  • @Mototardpaul
    @Mototardpaul Год назад +216

    For anyone wondering, the PSA drop in trigger is definitely underrated, it doesn’t have the shortest reset but they use full power springs. After a quick polish job it’s one of my favorite triggers, way better then other triggers in like it’s price range.

    • @30rdMAGA-vl9ul
      @30rdMAGA-vl9ul Год назад +2

      Agreed 💯

    • @noodleninjar6218
      @noodleninjar6218 Год назад +9

      thank you for reassuring me ive been on the fence on getting one. i love psa guns they are highly underrated IMO.

    • @2centsbear638
      @2centsbear638 Год назад +6

      ​@@LuisCruz-pm2wy notice it's not got a checkmark and highlighted name. That means it's not the actual video uploader

    • @mitchelperkins6723
      @mitchelperkins6723 Год назад +5

      Have the PSA in all 5 of mine. Less than $80

    • @Former11BRAVO
      @Former11BRAVO Год назад +3

      Do the PSA drop ins work with all lowers, or only PSA?

  • @flavxer7345
    @flavxer7345 Год назад +24

    I bought my PSA AR-15 with their "EPT" trigger group and their Nickle Boron BCG. It works extremely well and I don't think I've ever had a single problem.

    • @RARufus
      @RARufus Год назад +1

      Yep their EPT trigger is a great budget option. I have several of them and they work great. Much better than milspec.

    • @nicholascarbonell6817
      @nicholascarbonell6817 4 месяца назад

      I have the pa15 and other then a jam because i had 31 in the mag i never have had a malfunction with it. I'm highly impressed with it. Now this is in ideal situations lubed and clean but still a really good weapon

    • @MI2APatriot
      @MI2APatriot Месяц назад

      ​@@nicholascarbonell6817I have a 11.5" PA-15 with a Fostech AR 2 binary trigger in it that I let everyone mag dump and beat up. Still has the factory BCG after thousands of rounds being mag dumped fast as hell.

  • @LackLusterMedia
    @LackLusterMedia Год назад +286

    Keep one mag with its lips spread. They make excellent live fire malfunction drills.

    • @haywoodjablome44
      @haywoodjablome44 Год назад +221

      I believe the correct term is "labia."

    • @TUKByV1
      @TUKByV1 Год назад

      Nice. @@haywoodjablome44

    • @poisonouslead85
      @poisonouslead85 Год назад +34

      I've got a mag for malfunction clearance drills. It reliably causes bolt overrides and double feeds.

    • @TUKByV1
      @TUKByV1 Год назад +40

      @@poisonouslead85 that's one evil mag.

    • @darklight4815
      @darklight4815 Год назад +34

      Always keep the lips spread for drilling

  • @themaddrabbit1
    @themaddrabbit1 5 месяцев назад +2

    A little late to the party, but I did want to say. That this was refreshing, no over the top comedy and not delivered like a lecture. I appreciate that you actually offered up 3 upgrades as your title stated. Working on my 6.5 Grendel but similar enough to try your example of success. I have a Surefire war comp and warden along with a Huxwrx muzzle with the Blasphemy can. Also the SD3G trigger what I will try is now the JP silent buff. See if that helps the tune a little. She is not bad by any means but no wear close to your flat shooting lol. At worse case, I can swap all parts to my super duty and hope for the same/similar results. Thanks for the good video content.

  • @hkfifty871
    @hkfifty871 Год назад +67

    Definitely agree on improving the furniture. Unfortunately, unless you’ve handled a lot of ARs or can try out friends’ setups, it can be really hard to know what will feel right to you (more or less vertical, beavertail or no beavertail, what kind of texture, finger grooves or not), so it’s easy to spend a fair bit of money on stuff that isn’t quite right for you.
    One thing I really appreciate about this channel is you do a really great job at illustrating WHY you like or don’t like a particular product, or it just isn’t a good fit for you.

    • @brianfischer5609
      @brianfischer5609 Год назад +1

      I bought an airsoft knockoff B5 sopmod stock just to see if the added cheek weld made a difference. It was only 30 bucks on Amazon, and it's actually fairly solid. So I bought a B5 bravo, and now the knockoff lives on my S&W 15-22.

    • @DesertDuc
      @DesertDuc Год назад +1

      One thing someone can do is just go to the LGS and handle lots of AR15s. Many different manufacturers provide many different brands of furniture, I've seen plenty of Magpul, B5, and BCM furniture, and I've even seen some more unique things like Tango Down grips on used carbines and such.
      Or, abuse some return policies.
      Or, there's always Armslist to try and recoup some loss.

    • @mattmurphy7030
      @mattmurphy7030 Год назад

      The answer is always magpul k2 and b5 sopmod

    • @InvestWithFFI
      @InvestWithFFI 2 месяца назад

      Literally just asked the same question about grips this morning to my gun owners group chat. Everyone responded it depends.
      But I agree that having the why and explanation that he provides is very helpful!

  • @everettplummer9725
    @everettplummer9725 Год назад +1

    Uh, I personally run Pmags gen 2, for 5.56. For my .300blk and 6.5Creedmoor, I run the see through. Also have a few magazines and drums, that hold over the standard 40 rounds.

  • @boltfiend
    @boltfiend Год назад +283

    LaRue MBT is definitely worth a mention for the cost. I recommend them to anyone looking for a trigger under $100.

    • @asherdie
      @asherdie Год назад +36

      The trigger that trolls Geissele

    • @austin92789
      @austin92789 Год назад +5

      I agree @boltfiend; I have the traditional curved version on 2/3 of my setups and a PSA drop in on the other. You can obviously feel the difference between the two types but the Larue is just too sweet.

    • @Squiremajor
      @Squiremajor Год назад +10

      Probably the BEST trigger at that price point

    • @TacticalToolbox
      @TacticalToolbox  Год назад +26

      I haven't tried it yet, But I'll definitely get one

    • @txchris1498
      @txchris1498 Год назад +14

      You can pick them up on sale for $89. Well worth the money

  • @blade913
    @blade913 Год назад +1

    BAD levers are awesome...I eye balled them for awhile, decided to buy one for a Budget build that was sub $1,000 to see what I can do with a rifle under $1,000. And I can tell you the build is quite nice, and the BAD lever is a great ergo mod. Locking the bolt open manually is super easy with it, shooting at a table makes it super clean to reload. I recommend it definitely if you're making a long ranged rifle meant for hitting farther targets.
    On a side note...omg I'm buying lithium grease now! Thanks

  • @nataliedeyton6829
    @nataliedeyton6829 Год назад +76

    Over the last few months PSA has put the CMC 2.5lb drop in trigger on sale for 99 bucks .. the PSA drop in is a great option and the larue MBT2 is another great 100 dollar option

    • @ericsfishingadventures4433
      @ericsfishingadventures4433 Год назад +5

      Psa makes a lot of great stuff, they practically break my bank account because everytime I get one of their emails I'm like oh man I could really use that! 🤣

    • @nataliedeyton6829
      @nataliedeyton6829 Год назад +5

      @@ericsfishingadventures4433 you ain’t wrong… I have spent over 2 grand in the last month 😂

    • @ericsfishingadventures4433
      @ericsfishingadventures4433 Год назад +3

      @@nataliedeyton6829 yeah their dang sales get me everytime! 🤣

    • @investigativeoutcomes9343
      @investigativeoutcomes9343 Год назад

      ''550 paracord trigger job'' for those who are still running a mil-spec trigger.

    • @Edible_Semtex_
      @Edible_Semtex_ Год назад +1

      La rue trigger is good as hell

  • @brianfondofbbq
    @brianfondofbbq 6 месяцев назад +1

    I work at a gun shop. I replaced the trigger on my AR10 with a Black Talon tactical AMAZING!!!!! My friend is a master gunsmith and suggested the JP springs for the AR15. My trigger went from 5.5 to 3.25lbs pul and honestly I wish I’d known about those first. I love the drop in but that spring kit made a massive change that I didn’t expect. Good call

  • @vince1376
    @vince1376 Год назад +26

    The clip for the magpuls are for dust. Its a dust cover. The whole spring tension/feed lips thing is an internet myth. The clip keeps dust out and protect the feed lips from impact (you dropping the mag) the feed lips dont "flex out of spec". They're either gtg, or broken.
    Also, PLEASE checkout LaRue's MBT-2 trigger. It will be your favorite trigger under $100, it won't disappoint.

    • @paladin556
      @paladin556 Год назад +5

      Lots of peoples experience says otherwise. Those covers are not just dust covers. They actually push the rounds down off of the feed lips.

    • @vince1376
      @vince1376 Год назад +3

      @jessiehubble1973 please show me evidence where storing the mags jammed with or without the clip on the top has had any effect on the feed lips. I'll wait.

    • @immikeurnot
      @immikeurnot Год назад +4

      @@paladin556 I store my PMags loaded and threw the covers out years ago. No deformation of the feed lips on any of them.
      The covers are useless.

    • @BradleyLindseyJr
      @BradleyLindseyJr Год назад

      I think the lip deforming are older beginning versions of non metal mags or badly manufactured mags. A pmag gen 3 even gen two should not deform. Agree with Larue, own a lot of Geissele and both versions of Larue and the Larue is cheeper yet better break than the pricy Geissele triggers.

    • @frostriver4547
      @frostriver4547 Год назад

      @@immikeurnotyep. I’ve have pmag gen 3’s stored full up for years (3-4 at least). To test, I found the box that had all my covers and they still go on and off easily. There is no deformation whatsoever.

  • @MattyMatt-db3we
    @MattyMatt-db3we Год назад +12

    The larue MBT deserves a spot here, especially the flat face. Its similar to the SD-E but with a little less crisp break and not as short of a reset. Also the FCD bolt release is the bomb

  • @snowshark156
    @snowshark156 Год назад +71

    Actually, they’ve done longevity tests on the Pmags and determined that they WILL not deform when stored loaded. Magpul made a statement that the removable covers are simply for dust and debris. There’s quite a few videos and articles about it. I personally have also left all my mags loaded and over the last two decades I haven’t had any magazine malfunctions that weren’t due to impact damage. I do like the translucent mags better than just having a window though.

    • @chrisaguirre7018
      @chrisaguirre7018 Год назад +5

      Yup

    • @debbiestimac5175
      @debbiestimac5175 Год назад +8

      Seconded. The spring does not have enough force to deflect that polymer in that feed lip profile and thickness of those magazines. It's fun lore that engineers laugh about.

    • @chkmcgraw
      @chkmcgraw Год назад +7

      Got to agree. Have original Pmags that have always been loaded and haven't had the lips spread yet.

    • @chrisaguirre7018
      @chrisaguirre7018 Год назад +4

      @@chkmcgraw Just like a reluctant prom date.

    • @snowshark156
      @snowshark156 Год назад

      @@chrisaguirre7018 🤣👍🏻

  • @American54
    @American54 Год назад +1

    I’m a disabled veteran and could only afford a Bushmaster but it’s never failed to fire and I’ve had no other problems. I did put a Rise drop in trigger in it and a EOTECH sight on it.I don’t need all the bells and whistles on it just to show off.

  • @walkercustoms
    @walkercustoms Год назад +16

    Aftermarket springs and polishing the bearing surfaces is a cheap good upgrade. Just springs helps, polishing makes for a smoother pull.

    • @ericsfishingadventures4433
      @ericsfishingadventures4433 Год назад +1

      Is it possible to polish the springs yourself? I'll have to look into it. You're talking about the trigger group springs right?

    • @walkercustoms
      @walkercustoms Год назад +2

      @@ericsfishingadventures4433 the bearing surfaces of the hammer and trigger. Where they slide on each other. Just a metal polishing compound and something to buff with. A dremel with buffing wheel is ideal but it can be done by hand too. Goal is not to remove metal just polish to a mirror finish.

  • @Larperator317
    @Larperator317 11 месяцев назад +2

    Helpful tip for those who don’t know. Arisaka makes a tailcap adapter for the Streamlights so you can use Surefire tailcaps and pressure pads. This also fixes the issue with recoil affecting the battery compartment which causes flickering/light shutting off. At least in my experience it makes them almost as good as Surefire if not as good for less than half the price.

  • @evandowel1975
    @evandowel1975 Год назад +11

    My choice of upgrades that can be had under 100 bucks, not in total, but for each.
    1) quality magazines- Magpul, DuraMag
    2) quality foregrip/angled grip/ hand stop
    3) bipod (magpul bipods can be had for 70 bucks)
    4) quality safety selector
    5) ambidextrous Charging handle
    6) B5 Sopmod stock
    7) B5 pistol grip
    8) some sort of Heat guard or shield

    • @chrisjosekuehl
      @chrisjosekuehl Год назад +1

      Lancer mags are also a good choice, and I got some MFT mags, so far they seem to be just as good as any from magpul and around $11 vs $14+ for Magpul.

    • @mattmurphy7030
      @mattmurphy7030 Год назад

      @@chrisjosekuehllancer are junk. Magpul or surefeed are good to go

    • @chizorama
      @chizorama 5 месяцев назад +2

      I prefer BCM over B5 for stocks, they're the closest thing I've found to a solid stock. The B5 is nice, but still has a little wiggle, both BCM & B5 have the best cheek welds imo.

    • @evandowel1975
      @evandowel1975 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@chizorama I use BCM on my PWS, I do like them as well. I find the b5 is more comfortable however, BCM is sturdier though you’re not wrong.

  • @aaronsherwin6903
    @aaronsherwin6903 6 месяцев назад +1

    lefty with phase 5 bad lever. it definately speeds the bolt drop on mag changes as there is nothing on the right side of the gun to do this on the stock AR.

  • @davenielsen696
    @davenielsen696 Год назад +8

    Regarding the ambi safety. I picked one up the other day that is a GAME CHANGER. It is not shorter on the "on hand side", but tapers down to a lower profile than the off hand side, so when going to the fire position with the thumb, it simply slides right under your trigger finger. It makes going to and from fire so effortless. As long as you're sliding your trigger finger along the surface of the lower, when going back to safe, you will catch it every time. It is the BEST upgrade that I have made to my AR. Unfortunately, it was one of those things that the gun shop had in a small zip lock bag in the display case and had no brand name on it.

  • @williamfry6087
    @williamfry6087 Год назад +4

    I bought two AR Stoner enhanced trigger group and learned how to polish the sear surfaces. It helps a lot. Not hard to do. Dremel tool, polishing compound, and a fine stone. Go to youtube to see how. Still mill spec but smoother. A good sling is worthwhile. Blue force. Thanks for this good info. I do have a JP buffer spring very nice but yeah pricey.

  • @firebird5889
    @firebird5889 Год назад +23

    For the slings, I really like the warrior poet supply slings. They have a kinda stiff bungee at the back that can either give you some extra mobility or really help to lock the rifle into a stable shooting position depending on how you use it. It's strong enough that you don't have to worry about the rifle bouncing around at all. Up front, they have two different options: either a quick release buckle or a quick-adjust pull tab.

    • @tooslo5oh44
      @tooslo5oh44 Год назад +3

      I came to the comments to say this. I have the magpul, blueforce, and WPS sling. By far, the WPS is my favorite.

    • @carnagejlu
      @carnagejlu Год назад

      Wouldn’t buy anything from that clown. He’s about as fake as it gets. Not his service mind you. His “character” on his channel.

  • @johnroberthanna1623
    @johnroberthanna1623 Год назад +1

    hmm...les'see - *Trigger* = Velocity any of 'em that are #3.5 - *Bolt Carrier Group* = Sharp's - *Grip* = LaRue Coarse - *Sling* = Standard Manufacturing or Warrior Poet or Saavy Sniper - *Charging Handles* = Radian or POF - *Muzzle Comp/Brake* = SJC or Odin Works or Lantac or VG6 Gamma - *Mags* = Lancer

  • @mac7977
    @mac7977 Год назад +5

    My new favorite trigger is the Larue Tactical MBT. It's a 2 stage with 4.5lb pull & it costs under $100.

  • @tymichaelis9735
    @tymichaelis9735 Год назад +10

    I’ve been researching captured buffer systems cause I hate the spring noises on my AR 15. Armaspec has a “Stealth Recoil Spring” (SRS) that’s about 65$ and a “Sound Mitigation Buffer” (SMB) for about 40$. There aren’t many in depth youtube videos about them and it could be worthwhile to check out. Love the content!! ❤

  • @ericsfishingadventures4433
    @ericsfishingadventures4433 Год назад +7

    I've never had a p mag come with the top cover. Gen 2 or 3 bought brand new. According to my friends in the military (active and retired) they're there to keep dust and debris out. I could be wrong they could be wrong. Probably best to just to consult magpul about that. But I do like the ones with the metal feed lips on them. Might have to pick some up.

    • @Kek2cati
      @Kek2cati Год назад +8

      actually some other channel called mag pul and confirmed that they only keep the dust out, you can store them how ever you want, loaded or not

    • @ericsfishingadventures4433
      @ericsfishingadventures4433 Год назад +2

      @@Kek2cati that's what I thought heard I just wasn't sure if I was misremembering what I've heard and been told. Thank you!

    • @TacticalToolbox
      @TacticalToolbox  Год назад +6

      Perhaps I heard incorrectly, my apologies

    • @ericsfishingadventures4433
      @ericsfishingadventures4433 Год назад +2

      @@TacticalToolbox no apologies needed I heard some of the same things you were talking about

    • @Whiskey11Gaming
      @Whiskey11Gaming Год назад +1

      @@TacticalToolbox They definitely relieve pressure on the feed lips, but I've seen more than a few people do tests of mags which have been loaded for 10 years or more without the retainer and they function fine. Is it smart to leave them loaded that long? Probably not... but it's totally doable. My "primary" magazines for self defense loads get replaced every 5ish years anyway.

  • @FordF250Tremor
    @FordF250Tremor Год назад +2

    In the beginning, you show a clip of you shooting your AR. Looks 3:59 to me that your shoulder is “scrunched up.” Looks like you should put on a longer adjustable stock so your length of pull is more natural. I know you are the expert and know way more than me but I have been shooting for 60 years.

  • @roundrock63
    @roundrock63 Год назад +6

    Totally agree on the bolt release add on.
    Over complicates things.

    • @brian_b_music
      @brian_b_music Год назад

      As a left handed person I disagree, extended bolt catches suck. The bad lever is the only solution I’ve found that works. All I have to do is insert mag, and engage the bad lever with my thumb before I let go of the magazine. People that are having NDs because of bad levers, are right handed people putting their index finger in the trigger guard.

  • @lonestarpatriot876
    @lonestarpatriot876 Год назад

    One of my favorite upgrades and by far the cheapest you can possibly make to a forged AR is an Accu-Wedge. It completely takes out the annoying "slop" between your upper and lower receiver for...wait for it...$1.97!
    I will also add that while he does not like the BAD lever, I run them on any AR that is not fully Ambi and have zero issues with them. I highly recommend them to anyone who does not have a fully ambi lower, train with them, and just see if it works for you. If it does not, take it off. It is not an expensive item.

  • @Gottaculat
    @Gottaculat Год назад +11

    The trigger I run is a ALG QMS. It's made by Geissele Automatics (ALG is his wife's initials, if I recall), and the QMS means "Quality Mil-Spec." It's basically your mil-spec FCG made smoother and with better springs, removing the gritty feel of a cheap mil-spec FCG.
    Regarding how the trigger feels, I'll put it like this: I'm not thinking about my trigger one way or the other while shooting. It does what it's supposed to without distracting you, and I'd call that a win. I bought mine for about $40 in 2019, but last I saw, Bidenomics has it up to something like $55-$60 now. I'd still highly recommend it. It's been serving me well.

  • @blankeny
    @blankeny Год назад +1

    I did my upgrade at the time of purchase, I bought a Colt H-Bar.$1200.00 1996. Put a $1000.00 scope on it, can sell it all day for $3000.00...

  • @codyskyrimvolen
    @codyskyrimvolen Год назад +4

    love my b5 grips i put them on everything the non beaver tail version for my short fingers puts me at the perfect spot, and the angle/grip provided is unmatched imo

  • @everettplummer9725
    @everettplummer9725 Год назад +1

    Slings I have purchased, are Strike Industries combos, with a place for a tourniquet. Single or double, both ways work fine.

  • @irishlad9390
    @irishlad9390 Год назад +4

    Another great option for a trigger in this price point is the Aimsurplus SSTAT. It is a 3.5lb cassette drop in. Super solid available in both flat and curved trigger and available in traditional black, NiB, and a TiN coating.

  • @toddm9501
    @toddm9501 5 месяцев назад

    My wife and I have had our S&W Sport II since 2020. She bought it at Scheels. I've upgraded some things. Some for function, some for FDE color. It's never had a malfunction. Now, I'm, maybe, going to upgrade the trigger, going to upgrade buffer spring. Those are the only 2 things. Thoughts??

  • @millbean13
    @millbean13 Год назад +17

    I’m a lefty and a redi-mag bad lever has significantly improved my ability to manipulate the bolt release. This in conjunction with a Norgon mag release which turns my standard release into ambi has given me the ability to operate a standard rifle just as fast as a righty and in many instances faster since the bolt release lever is right where my thumb is the second the mag is fully seated. When mags empty and BCG locks back, I use left index to drop mag, right hand to insert new one, and with my right thumb as I’m inserting the new mag, I swipe the redimag lever to drop the bolt. I now run both of these products of ever one of my rifles and I think the bad lever has made the single biggest improvement to me as a lefty.

    • @cade83642
      @cade83642 Год назад

      I'm a righty but a guy I know runs the bad lever on all of his (AR-15's) and his LR-308's have the phase 5 lever, when i shot them i loved them both!!

  • @Baltimoreed
    @Baltimoreed 11 месяцев назад +1

    I hadn’t really noticed the beavertail before. I tried one and have put ERGO grips on all of my AR45s and my Seekins build. Enjoy your videos.

  • @jaysharer9081
    @jaysharer9081 Год назад +8

    LaRue MBT is also a great trigger. $80each if you buy three.

  • @kevinwhite5920
    @kevinwhite5920 Месяц назад

    I have thirteen AR's now and these are the identical things I put on all of them, the B5 Bravo stock, a LaRue MBT-2S trigger, and a Magpul MOE K2+ grip. I do this not only because I really like that stuff, but so the ergonomics of all thirteen stay the same. For magazines I also use nothing but the Lancer mags.

  • @dizzlefshizzle
    @dizzlefshizzle Год назад +3

    23:44 I have always done this with my AR and have never learned it from anyone! It just felt right to me to store it that way!😅 its awesome to see that my first build I had done had most of this list done to it! I would also recommend anti walking trigger pins to start with!😅

    • @DesertDuc
      @DesertDuc Год назад

      You only need the anti-walk pins with a cartridge style trigger, otherwise it's just a waste of money.

    • @dizzlefshizzle
      @dizzlefshizzle Год назад

      @Cavdragoneb12 That's not true. I don't have a cartridge style trigger, and they walked out on me twice, and I had to break down and reset my trigger. Then I spent $15 and never needed to do it again!

    • @dizzlefshizzle
      @dizzlefshizzle Год назад

      @TacticalTooIbox What prize? 😏

  • @Ronin-sh7pg
    @Ronin-sh7pg Год назад +1

    Where did you find hyper fire for 30-40$? Everywhere I looked was 99$ plus shipping so over 99$

  • @DesertDuc
    @DesertDuc Год назад +3

    As others have mentioned, the LaRue MBT is stellar and punches well above it's price point. It's also nice that it comes with a stiffer trigger spring so anyone with a duty requirement can still use it, however according to my finger scale it pulls under the advertised 6lbs it's supposed to be.
    Unfortunately these have recently been inflated. They are no longer $89, they're $115. They are still worth the money, but harder to argue for a "poverty pony."
    Full-size ambi safeties have never bothered me. My natural hand position isn't really choked up high on the grip, so I don't have any issues with the safety lever hitting my hand.
    Lucky me, I can get an ambi safety for $20.
    I love BCM pistol grips and stocks, but I dislike their rail panels and rail grips. I like Magpul rail accessories but I dislike Magpul pistol grips and stocks. lol

  • @Quality_Guru
    @Quality_Guru Год назад +5

    Great Intel; thanks for sharing. If you have a bit of rattle use some electrical tape on the top part of buffer tube along where the stock slides. You can also use different thickness sizes of bowling tape used for balling ball thumb holes. You can layer it as needed. You can also use the tape at the bottom of the buffer tube, making sure to place a hole or slit at the point in which the stock locks into the adjustment holes of the buffer tube.

    • @ryanpm4460
      @ryanpm4460 Год назад

      In the past I found e-tapeto be gummy. I used painters tape for years with no problems. Now I run Roger's super stoks.

    • @rickalexander2801
      @rickalexander2801 Год назад +1

      I run a small strip of gorilla tape on the buffer tube in a semi-circular pattern. It works best on noticeably wobbly stocks.

  • @raghudurina2354
    @raghudurina2354 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for this video, I was looking for some good upgrades on the cheap. Glad this would only set me back 1200.

  • @Gottaculat
    @Gottaculat Год назад +3

    Grease in the buffer tube is the unsung hero of the AR world. It makes a huge, positive difference.

  • @Impossibly-Possible
    @Impossibly-Possible 7 месяцев назад +1

    My POF revolution has the bolt catch in yhe trigger guard area up top inside, you can't accidentally hit it, its nice

  • @nvhs1
    @nvhs1 Год назад +4

    The thing I also like about bcm's stock is that you can flip the spring and turn it into a fixed stock

  • @AKshootingARs
    @AKshootingARs Год назад +1

    PDQ bolt catch/release is hands down the best affordable upgrade for the AR, PERIOD! I used the Phase5 BAD lever on my first build, and it’s cool, but even with small girl hands, it worried me. The next build I got the PDQ ambi bolt catch/release, and I LOVE IT! I installed it myself, which isn’t hard, as long as ur careful and a “type A”, everything has to be perfect type person! If you’re not, hire someone else to install it, as one wrong move u will ruin your lower! Get one! U will love it! ❤

  • @scottlewis2372
    @scottlewis2372 Год назад +6

    Excellent video. I learned the white lith grease trick from Midway's build series, so that's a great tip. Keep up the good work.

    • @ericsfishingadventures4433
      @ericsfishingadventures4433 Год назад +1

      Nevermind I missed that part of the video lol. I use the Lucas oil and gun grease heck pretty much everything they make is a great product. I've been using their gun grease on the buffer assembly so I'll try the white lithium and see if I noticed any difference

    • @scottlewis2372
      @scottlewis2372 Год назад

      @@ericsfishingadventures4433 I don't think it matters what grease you use on the recoil spring. Any will dampen the noise. Cheers!

    • @TacticalToolbox
      @TacticalToolbox  Год назад +1

      Thank ya man, will do!

    • @investigativeoutcomes9343
      @investigativeoutcomes9343 Год назад

      use lucas marine grease it has corrosion protection properties.@@ericsfishingadventures4433

    • @MattGutierrez253
      @MattGutierrez253 11 месяцев назад

      I’ve never greased my buffer spring. I hate the squeak. Where and how much grease should I use? Thanks

  • @allisonsmith9050
    @allisonsmith9050 3 месяца назад

    I bought my AR in 2017 and slowly upgraded it over the last few years. I finally finished the last part a week ago and it’s a work of art, haha. The last thing I am considering is a different muzzle, but I need to research it.

  • @RustyShackIef0rd
    @RustyShackIef0rd Год назад +12

    One trick I've found for loose stocks is to out a piece of electrical tape along the length of your buffer tube to help take up a bit of space. Usually 1 or 2 straps adds just enough fill that it isn't tough to move but wiggles far less.

  • @MrWasian
    @MrWasian 5 месяцев назад

    Subscribed! Got out of the Marines last year and that was my biggest introduction into firearms outside of going on hunting trips every once in awhile with friends before (only twice). Just recently got some good deals following 4th of July and my gun collection is already at 4 (1 handgun, 1 shotgun, 1 AR-15, 1 .308 bolt action). I got what I believe the community calls "poor man" rifles with the bolt and AR-15 (Savage Arms Axis II and Unbranded AR) as I want to get into shooting now that I'm out and see what I fancy then go up in tier from there. Your video was very concise and clear that even someone with only basic knowledge could understand. Thank you!

  • @flatlinefiberco
    @flatlinefiberco Год назад +6

    Glad to hear our collab with Tier 1 made the list! Hit me up if you would like to check out our other products!

  • @colorsofme
    @colorsofme Год назад +16

    I am a lefty that uses a bad lever, I have tried extended bolt catches like the Geiselle, and the bad lever is the best. I can use my trigger finger to push in the vertical portion on the left side of the gun to lock the bolt back super easy and the portion that sticks out on the right side is perfect to index with my thumb when inserting a mag (with my right hand) during a reload. As far as dropping the bolt with my left hand, it serves as more surface area for my left pointer finger to reach than a mil-spec paddle.

    • @alorrick7546
      @alorrick7546 Год назад +1

      Phase 5 has a bad lever that is bolt on slimmer and slicker
      I love it!
      It even fits a lot of billet uppers with a lot of shrouding around the battery assist device.

    • @andreww9513
      @andreww9513 Год назад

      @@alorrick7546 I switched to the Phase 5, I like that it's a single solid piece and it definitely has less play.

  • @thomasmulnix3301
    @thomasmulnix3301 Год назад +1

    The cover on the pmag isn’t to keep feed lips from separating it’s only function is a dust cover.

    • @kirika7787
      @kirika7787 2 месяца назад

      Exactly, As soon as he said that I thought "Uh, that's NOT what those are for...". Magpul started shipping these little covers to our units who was using some of their mags when soldiers discovered how easily sand can get into ANY mag and Magpul was quick to develop and send out these little covers. In fact when they first handed them out to our guys in the field the supply guys even referred to them as "Sand Covers" and they've evolved over time from those first ones they gave us back then.

  • @independentRestorationServices
    @independentRestorationServices Год назад +4

    27:42 the feed lips thing is a myth. Magpul says the cover thing is meant to keep out dust/debris and has nothing to do with flips flexing/degrading over time.

    • @independentRestorationServices
      @independentRestorationServices Год назад +1

      Still a great video though with tons of great info

    • @locophoto6881
      @locophoto6881 Год назад +1

      No it's not a myth at all....just watched a video a week ago where the email from Magpul was shown, they completely acknowledged that for all PMAGS up until the most recent version it is an issue and they do recommend using the cover, but in the last version they've reinforced the plastic because the mags were breaking.

    • @TUKByV1
      @TUKByV1 Год назад

      Magpul admitted to this? @@locophoto6881

  • @louispawloski9123
    @louispawloski9123 4 месяца назад

    With the MagPul slings, which I also use. I just flat coil the sling and put an elastic band on it to take up the slack.
    Just pull on it and the sling is uncoiled when the elastic band slips off.

  • @asherdie
    @asherdie Год назад +4

    Magpul says the mag cover is for dust. Not needed for loaded storage.

  • @stephenfannin6482
    @stephenfannin6482 10 месяцев назад

    did not think flash hiders made a big difference but upgraded from A2 which somewhat overdrives the muzzle down and now have a 4 prong and it pushes straight back and lets me focus more on just using my support hand to control the muzzle instead of the somewhat unpredictable push downward. KAK industries has a nice 4 prong which is around $45 and set up with a pin hole if you want to do a 13.9 build, has worked good but only thing that sucks with the 3 and 4 prong devices is they ping like a tuning fork otherwise been really nice.

  • @concernedpatriot.2221
    @concernedpatriot.2221 Год назад +5

    Never change the trigger and hammer springs, they make the trigger pull lighter because the springs aren’t full powered springs and you will have light primer strikes on M855 and m193 ammo. I know the PSA hammer spring is a full power spring and you’ll never have light primer strikes

    • @TacticalToolbox
      @TacticalToolbox  Год назад +1

      That's definitely a great point man

    • @immikeurnot
      @immikeurnot Год назад +2

      I've run reduced power hammer springs for years and never had light strikes on mil spec or commercial ammo.

    • @jonathanluttrell1380
      @jonathanluttrell1380 Год назад +1

      JP has an enhanced reliability set that's still 3.5lbs. The reduced power set he showed has the weak hammer spring.

  • @GenXMafia
    @GenXMafia Год назад +2

    So far I've switched out my charging handle which I absolutely love! I never thought I could get excited by a charging handle but yet here we are. I also switched out my hand guards because my old ones were nothing but key mod and got some forward grips. Loving every minute of it! I think I might do my trigger next!

  • @infidel24
    @infidel24 Год назад +12

    I completely agree with you about paying the gov't tax on things we should just be able to walk into a store and buy.

  • @recoiler4545
    @recoiler4545 Год назад

    The LWRC UCIW Ultra Compact stock requires some modification; not just a stock, it's a kit that includes the special receiver extension (buffer tube) that enables it to be so short, the plate, castle nut, plus proprietary buffer and spring. It's close to $150.
    Great choice if you're building an AR from scratch and you want as short a rifle as possible without going SBR, but if you've already built one as mil spec, you've got a little rebuilding to do.
    Note that LWRC also makes a compact stock, but it won't shorten your length of pull the way the Ultra Compact kit does, it just slides onto your mil spec receiver extension like any other stock does.

  • @DGonz0-
    @DGonz0- Год назад +4

    I re-sub at each of your videos so I don't miss the next one. Take that gc gun nutts

    • @TacticalToolbox
      @TacticalToolbox  Год назад +1

      Dang man! Thank you🙏

    • @DGonz0-
      @DGonz0- Год назад

      @@TacticalToolboxno sir, thank you. Your videos are awesome. You solidified my loyalty with the 2nd Amendment video. GOD Bless.

  • @6spdkeg
    @6spdkeg Год назад

    about the White lithium grease in the buffer tube. @2:11 Make sure you buy the inert type. There are flammable types.

  • @betterwithrum
    @betterwithrum Год назад +52

    lmao poverty pony, that's a first... also now my AR-15 has a name...

    • @rase2k_
      @rase2k_ 7 месяцев назад +2

      lmfao i heard it snd had to rewind to compare😭

    • @MoveInSilence2444
      @MoveInSilence2444 7 месяцев назад +4

      A Poverty Pony(definitely had to edit that....lmao) will be my first AR purchase haha. Haven't handled a rifle since getting out the military. I need a toy to get familiar with again!

    • @rase2k_
      @rase2k_ 7 месяцев назад

      @@MoveInSilence2444 i love my raptor defense ar15, im 18 and still a beginner and im able to control it with absolute ease. check out my page i js uploaded a short on it 🕺

    • @wilbready
      @wilbready 6 месяцев назад +2

      I bought my first AR yesterday and I feel that his comment was directed at me.

    • @rickestrick1213
      @rickestrick1213 3 месяца назад

      The phones,smart tvs have Dumbo ears brother​@@wilbready

  • @GenX-Grampa
    @GenX-Grampa Год назад

    I'm with you on the suppressor thing! I am 50yrs old this year and have owned and shot ARs since before I joined the Army in 95'. But I have not and WILL not buy a suppressor while the government forces us to pay an extra tax, put your name on ANOTHER list and make us do a more extensive background check! Along with an average waiting period of a YEAR before you can pick up and use it!
    I believe that they will be removed off the NFA, or the NFA will completely go away with the newest SCOTUS ruling and my patience will be rewarded! Then I will build my own! Or get an 80% kit that we all know will start hitting the market!

  • @gunnshotts9892
    @gunnshotts9892 Год назад +5

    As a lefty, you gotta give props to San tan tactical. One of the best matched sets I've ever used on a build and full ambi love.

  • @MrBoo1963
    @MrBoo1963 2 месяца назад

    I have two of the AA piston kits. They do work great, and keep the bolt area cleaner. But check out the hand grip and barrel nut. certain ones are a problem and have to be fitted for free slide.

  • @alberth7535
    @alberth7535 Год назад +4

    Larue MBT is the way to go for less than $100

  • @my2cents930
    @my2cents930 5 месяцев назад

    LOVE that review! I'm the one that tears things down past the manufacture recommendations, so that's what I did with the trigger on my AR. It's about 3.5 to 4 pounds now. Low profile gas block. free float rail, Magpul Funiture. It started as a DPMS Panther, but is totally different now. I would put it up against any of your so much more expense rifles dollar for dollar any day.

  • @mytube132b
    @mytube132b Год назад +4

    Black t-shirt blends into the background and doesn’t make the subject gun move forward. A neutral color helps the gun remain defined and available for reference. Great videos!

  • @nelsonlanglois9104
    @nelsonlanglois9104 7 месяцев назад

    I run " Ergo Sure Grip / gen 1 & 2 " Rubber pistol grips $ 21 , Mission First Tactical Engage Polymer pistol grips $ 20 , Advanced Technology 3 position Vertical Forend Grip ( really like em - their on All my ARs ) $24 , and Adaptive Tactical EX performance Collapsible AR Buttstock ...
    You won't be Sorry...!!
    Also really like the
    Archangel AR buttstock $50

  • @BlenderMage
    @BlenderMage Год назад +14

    God gave you a thumb that is exactly long enough to hit the bolt release. So give God and Eugene a thumbs up and send it.

  • @Freddy_with_a_AK
    @Freddy_with_a_AK 2 дня назад

    One of my favorite upgrades for recoil control is a buffer tube spring, get one from DD and make sure it’s the right for you, smooothhhhhh shooting

  • @PJ_Perry
    @PJ_Perry Год назад +12

    I own 31 guns ..Aks ,SWMag500 shotguns pistols...never owned a AR-15 after carrying one in Afghanistan an having one attached to me for 4 years I never wanted one again I went AK ...I think it's time I buy a AR15. Or three 😂

  • @charleshaynie6371
    @charleshaynie6371 6 дней назад

    I did probably 20 builds in last 10-12 years, and also widdled it down to 2 ARs and 1 AR10. 1 AR is a superlative arms piston centered and is lighter, more compact than most 3 gun rifles.

  • @chrisjosekuehl
    @chrisjosekuehl Год назад +4

    I highly recommend the ball bearing roller cam pin, it’s an excellent upgrade and lessens wear and tear on your upper and makes your action a lot smoother. I know a couple companies that make them. I think POF and maybe Lantac are the two companies. I believe the part itself is quite a bit under $100 or you can buy the whole bcg but that’s definitely over $100.

  • @eragonunderhill5545
    @eragonunderhill5545 8 месяцев назад

    One quick comment about the feed lips thing at the end of the video is that magpul has officially stated that the cover does not actually reduce wear on the feed lips and is just a dust cover, and says it is perfectly fine to store the mag with or without it however it does keep dust and debris from getting into the magazine. I think it is a little of column A a little bit of column B but I do know that pmags will last a very long time loaded without that cover on them.

  • @raybo34
    @raybo34 Год назад +16

    I really like your frank and honest reviews. I also like the deals you share and what you can expect from them. Very helpful. The parts list is an added plus.

    • @TacticalToolbox
      @TacticalToolbox  Год назад +4

      Heck yeah man! I'm really glad they help brother.

  • @rusty6
    @rusty6 8 месяцев назад

    just bought my first ar-15, a S&W M&P 15 for a decent price was looking around the web to find stocks, grips and other gear i want to add to my base gun but got confused but stumbled upon this video and now im pretty sure what to add to help better myself and feel more comfortable holding and firing my rifle

  • @sneaky56
    @sneaky56 Год назад +5

    Just found your channel and immediately subscribed. Very informative. Lots of good information for someone like me who was never in the military, but still has an AR-15 (or several) for home defense and range time. With all of your recommendations backed up by good reasons why you choose those items, I'll definitely be putting some of this upgrades on my shopping list. Thanks!

  • @noahjones3387
    @noahjones3387 Год назад

    Lefty here, just throwing it out there, I train with the magpul bad lever on my gun and it makes things easier so I don't remove my hand away from the trigger. I can make fast reloads because I will push the lever with my right hand thumb after inserting the magazine

  • @PrinceUSMC
    @PrinceUSMC 5 месяцев назад +3

    Bro said poverty pony and held up my rifle that’s next to me🤧

  • @kirwinperry458
    @kirwinperry458 10 месяцев назад

    I am happy to say that I have finally built my first AR-15, it was easier than I thought it would be and exciting seeing it come to life. Had it not been for this page I think I may not have ever made it. On to the next one.

  • @gunnerbhb50
    @gunnerbhb50 11 месяцев назад

    I've got 4 y/o pmags gen 2's that have been loaded for three years plus and no problems whatsoever with spreading feed lips, I also load 1 and 27 ( first round is a tracer and number 27 is a tracer)

  • @bluesteeltraining
    @bluesteeltraining Год назад

    It makes me feel good to see that my rifle came stock with some of these items! I bought the Safelite at the same time that I bought my rifle and my dealer was kind enough to install it for me. One thing I think is worth buying, if it doesn’t already come with your rifle is mechanical sights. As far as I know, you can pick up a set for under $100.

  • @Ronin-sh7pg
    @Ronin-sh7pg Год назад +1

    Bull moose tactical makes a decent trigger/hammer/springs for about 65$ plus shipping

  • @ghimmy47
    @ghimmy47 Год назад

    And a SQUARE STEEL cam pin runs in an aluminum upper. Not smart. Patriot Ordinance Factory has a roller cam pin. Never reduce your hammer spring. Bravo Company Mod 0 if you think it's smarter to fire prone. Best thing you can put on any AR is a Patriot Ordinance buffer tube with a lip to keep your BCG in line with the tube. You'll love inline movement of everything. A JP Enterprises Flash Hider does exactly that and does it fantastically well. Best ambi safety I've found was from JoeBob's Outfitters for $15. Best shipping ever. My AR-10 likes Patriot's Archangel charging handle. A JP polished buffer spring does great. The silent captured spring works great with the POF buffer tube and you can modify your buffer detent to eliminate a castle nut.

  • @BigBadJohn
    @BigBadJohn Месяц назад

    You can clean rubber grips and prolong their grip by wiping then down with a technical grade alcohol wipe. It takes the oil off the surface without breaking the grips down excessively.

  • @RichardSaling
    @RichardSaling Месяц назад

    I have an LWRC, and ended up getting a Geisele SSA EX. It was more than $100 but really like how it responds compared to the stock trigger. I also bought the sling from Flatline Fiberco which is the original sling that Tier 1 put their logo on. I then added a Ultradyne Apollo Max compensator wch really reduced rifle rise and the slight recoil to stay on target.

  • @sinformant
    @sinformant 11 месяцев назад

    I have a Delta team tactical trigger and had almost no issues with it. It has a super clean break, and is adjustable down to 2.5 lbs I believe. The only issue I have had is there is a set screw you can tighten to reduce take-up to almost nothing and if you tighten it too far it will cause a hammer drop when the bcg comes forward. I discovered this hand cycling the action after install so luckily no range action runaway rifle lol

  • @jdub8303
    @jdub8303 10 месяцев назад

    I changed my trigger and it was best decision. I installed a James Madison tactical black ops evo trigger. It was 99 dollars and it’s so nice. 3.5-4lbs and almost no reset it’s so fast.

  • @steveo7767
    @steveo7767 29 дней назад

    I have had the same Olympic Arms Car-15 since 2008 with the same bolt etc etc and cam pin and it’s been taken apart a trillion times and never ever heard of even going through the Colt AR armorers course of a cam pin breaking…ever.