Spare Parts

[Black_Sheep]

Now that my .308 is running I’m on a quest for some basic spare parts. Springs and detents are no problem, neither are FCG parts, but BCG parts are proving to be a headache. I ordered. POF roller cam pin which doesn’t fit my Aero BCG, I contacted Aero because they didn’t show cam pins on the website but they don’t sell them individually. Short of buying a complete BCG, where can I get spare cam pins, firing pins, extractors, etc? With all of the non standard parts used on the AR .308 platform I’m not sure where to turn. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated...

Edited April 21, 2021 by Black_Sheep

[DNP]

Spare parts?  Just build more complete rifles. That way you have somewhere to store the spare parts. 
 

sorry...that isn’t a helpful suggestion. Hopefully someone knows a good spot. The sad news is, there was a guy here for a while that created some great spare part kits, but I don’t believe he’s around any longer. 

[Black_Sheep]

2 hours ago, DNP said:

Spare parts?  Just build more complete rifles. That way you have somewhere to store the spare parts. 
 

sorry...that isn’t a helpful suggestion. Hopefully someone knows a good spot. The sad news is, there was a guy here for a while that created some great spare part kits, but I don’t believe he’s around any longer. 

My better half says no more builds, so I need to lay low for a week or two...

[jtallen83]

3 hours ago, DNP said:

but I don’t believe he’s around any longer. 

Dave's still running but nothing BCG on the site.

https://www.dwilsonmfg.com/Parts_c_18.html

Edited April 21, 2021 by jtallen83

[DNP]

2 hours ago, Black_Sheep said:

My better half says no more builds, so I need to lay low for a week or two...

Week or two. I like this guy. 

[Tack14]

3 hours ago, Black_Sheep said:

My better half says no more builds, so I need to lay low for a week or two...

haha!  a week or two 🙂

I will be in the doghouse for a while yet.  Actually, I'm a cat person.  But I'll just get into more trouble if I say I'll be in the cathouse for a while yet...

[Sisco]

5 hours ago, DNP said:

Spare parts?  Just build more complete rifles. That way you have somewhere to store the spare parts. 
 

sorry...that isn’t a helpful suggestion. Hopefully someone knows a good spot. The sad news is, there was a guy here for a while that created some great spare part kits, but I don’t believe he’s around any longer. 

Mraley? Those were for Armalite AR10’s. I got two.

[jtallen83]

14 minutes ago, Sisco said:

I got two.

I had three kits when he offered those and still had to reason with myself and not be a parts hog 

For DPMS I bought this kit from D Wilson several years ago, found out about him here, he used to post up some. I emailed earlier but no go there for parts, can't help us. He does have services, never used them but wouldn't be afraid to. We need somebody in the industry to step up and offer some basic kits like his....anybody? 

Sorry @Black_Sheep, I'm no help on your quest, my best advice, if you need it, buy it WHEN you see it.

[DNP]

Dwilson was the ones I was thinking of.

[Cunuckgaucho]

4 hours ago, Black_Sheep said:

My better half says no more builds, so I need to lay low for a week or two...

You realize if you posses a part or to then you have an incomplete build waiting to be finished, so it's not a new build you're starting...

[98Z5V]

1 hour ago, jtallen83 said:

I had three kits when he offered those and still had to reason with myself and not be a parts hog 

For DPMS I bought this kit from D Wilson several years ago, found out about him here, he used to post up some. 

Same here, I picked up 3 of each kit he was offering - just because he stepped up and said he'd offer it.  He did, so I grabbed them. 

I think it was the difference between a "field" kit and a "full" repair kit.  Either way, I grabbed those up as soon as he posted them on his website, just to support him - for supporting us, when asked to. 

There's another guy here ( @Zombie Tested ) that I used to test parts for, when he'd build them.  He'd send me some, I'd install them in the guns, run 'em, and report back.  After that, they'd get produced.  Cam pins for AR15 and .308AR, firing pins for both, some specific build-tools, etc.  Hard parts, not like springs and smaller things.  He's got another screen name now, after the business took off.  I've seen his stuff around.  Contacting him through here wouldn't hurt.  Great, great guy. 

Edited April 22, 2021 by 98Z5V

[Rsquared]

22 hours ago, Cunuckgaucho said:

You realize if you posses a part or to then you have an incomplete build waiting to be finished, so it's not a new build you're starting...

And with this^^^^^.......I think Eric has thoroughly reached the true "Enabler" level.

You've learned well grasshopper.

[Cunuckgaucho]

On 4/22/2021 at 6:37 PM, Rsquared said:

And with this^^^^^.......I think Eric has thoroughly reached the true "Enabler" level.

You've learned well grasshopper.

To paraphrase..  "If I have been an enabler it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”

 

 

[unforgiven]

On 4/22/2021 at 8:37 PM, Rsquared said:

And with this^^^^^.......I think Eric has thoroughly reached the true "Enabler" level.

You've learned well grasshopper.

They grow so quick 😍 

[guruofhotrod]

Maybe JSE might be of help - seems like everything is in short supply these days for gas keys I think AR15 is the same
not sure where to get ejectors though - springs might be the same as safety selector detent springs

https://www.jsesurplus.com/boltandcarriers.aspx

https://www.jsesurplus.com/boltcomponents.aspx

Also KAK Industries shows 308 BCG parts:

https://www.kakindustry.com/lr-308-parts?p=1

[Belt Fed]

Your all enablers, I had no guns before joining this site.

[Lonewolf McQuade]

4 hours ago, Belt Fed said:

Your all enablers, I had no guns before joining this site.

IKR? Bunch of enabling heathens!!!!

[guruofhotrod]

And Damn Proud of It!!

[98Z5V]

15 hours ago, Belt Fed said:

Your all enablers, I had no guns before joining this site.

I call bullshite on that, and that's a solid answer...      You're Mr. FullAuto... 

I think what you meant to say was " @Lonewolf McQuade didn't have as many guns when he joined this site, as he does now..."  

And we know how he pulled that $$$ magic...  

Edited April 25, 2021 by 98Z5V

[Belt Fed]

3 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

And we know how he pulled that $$$ magic...  

He's like the energizer bunny on my credit card..he never stops buying. 😡

[Black_Sheep]

We were out for dinner at a little hole in the wall place last night and the wife was busting my balls about building guns until I said I could build her a pink one. Now her stance seems to be softening. 
 

I should build one with a Leopard print camo to match her bathrobe...

[Lonewolf McQuade]

11 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

think what you meant to say was " @Lonewolf McQuade didn't have as many guns when he joined this site, as he does now..

Hmmmm, shlt! I think for legal embezzlement purposes,  this may be the point I need to evoke the 5th........

[Lonewolf McQuade]

8 hours ago, Belt Fed said:

he never stops buying

As the lead purchasing agent for BELT FED ENTERPRISES , is that not part of my job description? Complaints should be taken to HR department,  which I'm also the head of.....

[Armed Eye Doc]

33 minutes ago, Lonewolf McQuade said:

As the lead purchasing agent for BELT FED ENTERPRISES , is that not part of my job description? Complaints should be taken to HR department,  which I'm also the head of.....

At this point, the question should be whether or not @Belt Fed knows that he has a company that spends his money on your guns.

[unforgiven]

38 minutes ago, Lonewolf McQuade said:

As the lead purchasing agent for BELT FED ENTERPRISES , is that not part of my job description? Complaints should be taken to HR department,  which I'm also the head of.....

Hahaha hahaha