KAC-SR-25-EMCARBINE

It turned out AWESOME!

P.S. I had the upper/barrel held with the Botach copy of the Geissele Reaction Rod. I highly recommend using one. It's awesome!

So... The Geissele barrel nut wrench is the way to go... I tried using my standard AR-15 barrel nut wrench (with the three prongs that fit into the barrel nut teeth) to no avail. I actually broke off three sets of teeth. The Geissele barrel nut wrench removed it with a 1.5' cheater bar on the first pull. Felt like they torqued the nut to 70 ft/lbs... Now, to reconfigure my upper!

I picked up an oak dowel to drill out my gas port the other day... So, when I go to reconfigure the upper... High speed, light pressure?? I'm going to utilize the drill stop, because why not, right...?

Thanks for the awesome idea! As usual, I am waaaaay over-thinking things... 😭🤣

Aaaaaaaand, figures.... Armalite has their carbine length AR-10 tubes back in stock. I just received the email...

^^^ Awesome! Glad you got the right parts! Have fun slinging some lead with your new freedom dispenser!

Awesome! You got the correct buffer assy as well, I presume? Glad you were able to track one down! I just hope they send you the correct tube the first time, & that it was well packaged! The first (incorrect) tube they sent me, came only in a bubble mailer... WHAAAAT...?!? Whoever that employee was, needs an evaluation! The second came expertly packaged, in an actual box...😂 I just ordered a Primary Arms 3-18x50 ACSS HUD DMR .308, a QD mount & a Magpul ACS stock for mine today! I still need my drill stops for the tiny gas port drill bits. The machine shop I ordered them from had the last week off for the 4th, which is awesome for them! I also need the proper barrel nut wrench to remove the PA-10 delta ring, which I have already ordered from MidwayUSA. Only things I need to complete my build, barring any unforeseen complications, are a anti-cant scope level, & a Savvy Sniper sling, which I run on all of my tactical guns... I'm inching closer to breaking out the tools & parts & start assembling...!

Received the correct gas tube from Dark Storm Industries! Took longer than I'd hoped, but they did make it right!

There are reviews that the Geissele Barrel Nut Wrench (P#: 02-243) will fit the PA-10 standard barrel nut. I took a gamble & ordered one from MidwayUSA. Will report back once I can confirm things further.

Do any of you gents know which particular wrench(s) is/are compatible with a PA-10 delta ring? Looking for a solid tool for the job... Any input is greatly appreciated! Thank you kindly!

Thank you, sir! The Owner of Dark Storm Industries states he's sending me out the correct tube. If they screw this up again, I'll get on the horn with Armalite.

I received my gas tube from Dark Storm Industries... It pays to read. They sent me an AR-15 midlength gas tube instead of the .308 midlength. The part numbers are one character off, so someone was just being rushed, or careless when fulfilling my order. Also, it was only sent in a bubble mailer. Yikes! I called them yesterday & sw/ an employee whom said he would have his boss look over my order & have him call me today to rectify things. Here's hoping they get/make it right...!

Roger that! Fouling creating a seal, was something I was already aware of (thanks to your previous posts)!

Roger that! Fouling creating a seal, was something I was already aware of (thanks to your previous posts)!

Yep! As soon as I first opened the kit, I was thinking, "Well, I have some shiny new AR-15 parts for my next next next in line build!" 🤣 In regards to the gas port, do I even bother with the 0.081" (#46) bit, or just jump to the 0.0846" bit? Would I need to go any larger than the 0.0846"? Thank you once again!

Yep! The whole kit, model #: AR10REKIT01 Armalite correct carbine length gas tube was OOS when I ordered. Therefore, I ordered a 12.06" 304SS .308 tube from Dark Storm Industries.

Whoops! I should have been much more specific! The internal depth of the buffer tube, is 7" total. Measured to the edge of the buffer retainer's, retainer lip. Thank you for the vote of confidence, & for all of the hard work you've put into sorting these rifles out for current & future users!

P.S... PSA still is mucking things up it seems... So far I've found that my Lower build kit has a 7.25" buffer tube, an 11-5/8" buffer spring, & a 2.5" (3.82oz) buffer. Going to also be interesting when I go to install the FF rail & pull the A2 FSB to see what we're working with in regards to the gas port...

Hello gents! I am acquiring all of my desired components for a PA-10 assembly. I am extremely excited, as this is my first "I'm a big boy" AR... ...Well, besides my .50 Beowulf...! I ordered an 18" A2 SS basic upper / kit ($349.00 shipped), & a stripped PA-10 lower (79.99 shipped) from PSA last month, & have been slowly accumulating parts to assemble it into a more preferred (well, hopefully) configuration... So far, some of what I've ordered: Armalite AR-10 buffer tube assy, 12.06" 304 SS AR-10 gas tube, Superlative Arms .750" adjustable GB, DPMS low pattern 17" m-lok FF rail, Breek Arms SS brake/comp & ambi charging handle, Phase 5 Tactical EBR.308V2, Full ambi mag (Norgon) & selector parts for the lower. In addition to the adjustable gas block, I ordered a #46 (0.081"), & (0.0846") drill bits to open up the gas port... Am I on the right track...? Thank you very kindly in advance to 98Z5V!

Gotcha. ;) NO TOUCHIE! 8)

fr3db3ar, Thanks man! edgecrusher, thanks for the heads up on that choice piece, I favorited the link to it. Hi washguy, I feel confident in my ability to build an AR. I am a fabricator by trade, and I do all my modifications to my firearms myself. I don't have a problem buying the necessary tools to work on my rifle. One thing I've learned is you never have too many tools! Heck, I probably have a good portion of what I'll need already. I would really REALLY enjoy building an AR... :) What I don't have confidence in, is the ability to source the quintessential components to create an uber boomstick. I have a rough idea of what I want, but not down to the intimate details. I don't have a good enough knowledge of components to know what to look for, or prices, etc... Also, what makes me hesitant is parts compatibility, hence wanting to buy an out of the box model. Another constraint is time, seems like I either sleep or work, with a little spare time set aside for "plinkering". You guys know how that is... -You guys are exactly the reason why I joined this forum <thumbsup>

Thanks again for the lead. Saving cash is always nice. Leaves more room for optics and a suppressor. ;) How difficult is it to upgrade the internals of an OBR? Also, which brand(s) of components will work on that platform? Say, for instance, I wanted to later add an ambidextrous fire selector? I know not all AR's are compatible. Thanks again. :)

Thanks guys! The OBR is a mean unit. It's definitely up there. <thumbsup>

Thanks! Not to worry! It may be on the way soon! 8)