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Gunsmithing the AR-15, Vol. 1: How to Maintain, Repair, and Accessorize
Whether you're a professional gunsmith or an enthusiastic amateur, you'll find everything you need to know to keep your AR perking in Gunsmithing the AR-15 . Written by master gunsmith and best-selling firearms author Patrick Sweeney, Gunsmithing the AR-15 is your one-stop guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying America's favorite rifle.
It's all here! Whether you're interested in simple tasks, such as disassembling and maintaining your AR rifle, or if you're ready to tackle more complex projects, such as rebarreling or converting your AR to a piston design, Gunsmithing the AR-15 tells you everything you need to know.
Protect your investment and avoid costly mistakes, with Gunsmithing the AR-15 !
It's all here! Whether you're interested in simple tasks, such as disassembling and maintaining your AR rifle, or if you're ready to tackle more complex projects, such as rebarreling or converting your AR to a piston design, Gunsmithing the AR-15 tells you everything you need to know.
Protect your investment and avoid costly mistakes, with Gunsmithing the AR-15 !
256 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2010
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January 25, 2013
If you own an AR-15, you owe it to yourself to pick up this book to learn how to diagnose any problems you might have and make your rifle perform better. I have attended three different AR-15/M-16 Armorer's Certification classes in the last few years and I still learned some new information by reading Mr. Sweeney's book.
One of the most useful chapters in the book is about lubrication. The author dispels all the myths about lubricating an AR-15 and describes proper lubrication of each part on the rifle by using the easy-to understand terms: Dry, Damp, Wet, and Dripping. Each part of the gun is discussed in terms of the best lubrication standard and why that part needs (or doesn't need) a particular amount of lubricant. This section alone is worth the price of the book!
I also learned new tricks for determining when to replace gas rings and the rifle's buffer spring that I had never learned in any armorer class.
Beyond these tricks, I found the author's section on extractor checks and replacement, as well as his discussion about rifle malfunctions and their root causes to be exceptionally valuable.
He ends the book by detailing a "30-Second AR-15 Checkup" and a "90-Second AR-15 Checkup" that are pure gold. Each checklist should be printed out and kept in the rifle case with your AR-15. If you have 30-90 seconds before deployment, run through the series of checks to make sure your rifle is likely to function the way you want it to.
I can't recommend this book highly enough. If you know nothing about how your AR-15 operates, you will be completely up to speed after reading it. Even if you are a seasoned armorer or gunsmith, you will learn some new tricks that will make you glad you purchased it.
One of the most useful chapters in the book is about lubrication. The author dispels all the myths about lubricating an AR-15 and describes proper lubrication of each part on the rifle by using the easy-to understand terms: Dry, Damp, Wet, and Dripping. Each part of the gun is discussed in terms of the best lubrication standard and why that part needs (or doesn't need) a particular amount of lubricant. This section alone is worth the price of the book!
I also learned new tricks for determining when to replace gas rings and the rifle's buffer spring that I had never learned in any armorer class.
Beyond these tricks, I found the author's section on extractor checks and replacement, as well as his discussion about rifle malfunctions and their root causes to be exceptionally valuable.
He ends the book by detailing a "30-Second AR-15 Checkup" and a "90-Second AR-15 Checkup" that are pure gold. Each checklist should be printed out and kept in the rifle case with your AR-15. If you have 30-90 seconds before deployment, run through the series of checks to make sure your rifle is likely to function the way you want it to.
I can't recommend this book highly enough. If you know nothing about how your AR-15 operates, you will be completely up to speed after reading it. Even if you are a seasoned armorer or gunsmith, you will learn some new tricks that will make you glad you purchased it.
September 4, 2015
A Wealth of Information
I have owned various types of AR15 rifles for 25 years. Just in the last 5 years have I started building them. I have read many articles by Mr. Sweeny and have found his writing to be very informative.
When looking for some research material I happened upon this book. It is packed with a ton of helpful material. It covers the various rifles and parts for them. Sweeny includes the techniques for putting a rifle together and tools you'll need.
There is plenty of info on sights, optics, slings and how to zero your weapon. You name it and it is in this book.
I can highly recommend this book.
I have owned various types of AR15 rifles for 25 years. Just in the last 5 years have I started building them. I have read many articles by Mr. Sweeny and have found his writing to be very informative.
When looking for some research material I happened upon this book. It is packed with a ton of helpful material. It covers the various rifles and parts for them. Sweeny includes the techniques for putting a rifle together and tools you'll need.
There is plenty of info on sights, optics, slings and how to zero your weapon. You name it and it is in this book.
I can highly recommend this book.
June 15, 2012
Not a bad book, it's more geared towards someone that had no experierence with an AR. Folks that own or have used an AR before most likely already have the knowledge that in presented in this book. Not a bad book to have for reference though.
October 21, 2015
A must own if you have an AR 15
Excellent book with useful information on all parts for an AR 15. He gives multiple choices from different manufacturers. Great book for the first time owner and those that have been around the AR for some time.
Excellent book with useful information on all parts for an AR 15. He gives multiple choices from different manufacturers. Great book for the first time owner and those that have been around the AR for some time.
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