AR-15 Common Failures

[Born4spd]

Great info thanks Paul. Looking into the CS springs now. Not likely I'll see round counts that high, but it's cheap insurance.

When you find a deal post a link

Did you ever decide on those Irons btw?

 

[LSUFoolsball69]

I have shot over 5k rounds of steel through my DPMS AR and I will just say just clean it really good and lube alttle before you go shoot and you won't have no trouble at all.

 

[dwr461]

If I were competing at a high level I'd come with spare parts for my weapons. But if a weapon fails during a defensive situation... you're screwed.

Dave

 

[topgunz1]

with the exception of the bolt carrier and charging handle, pretty much any other failure will require tools. Have a quality gun in a good state of readiness, along with plans B, C, and D at the minimum

ETA: Pretty much if ANY firearm experiences such a major failure that it is completely **** up after normal malfunction clearances are attempted, it will require thorough disassembly and probably tools to fix.

 

[Saftman]

If your are in a SHTF spot & your AR goes down have a good pistol in .40 or 45 ACP w/a few extra mags. & a pair of good running shoes.

 

[Born4spd]

If your are in a SHTF spot & your AR goes down have a good pistol in .40 or 45 ACP w/a few extra mags. & a pair of good running shoes.

So i should just throw away the 9x19s?

 

[Saftman]

So i should just throw away the 9x19s?

Not at all, Persoanl Preference. Run what you brung.

 

[topgunz1]

and dont forget to duct tape the armor plates to your back.

 

[dukeryder]

If there's ever a SHTF situation where a Civy will be allowed to patrol the streets with an AR you better have a real good AR and carry a side arm. During Katrina the Guard/Reserves disarmed the citizens (law abiding) of New Orleans that stayed behind (the Homies in the projects shooting at the Helos with AKs were more than disarmed).

Like a Glock 17 with 32 Round Magazine if You're already carrying around an AR no need for Concealability

 

[missingAZ]

dukeryder is onto something. IMO, the worst mistake you could make in a shtf scenario is to walk outside with an AR and fighting load. You will be shot dead. You would have to make it past cali., mass., New Jersey, etc. cops that came to "help out" and other armed citizens who have no idea what the hell you are doing.