New PA-10 gen 3, let's make this right!

[Berry]

Got a new 20" PA-10 gen 3, sku# 516551304233...

Of course, researched after I bought, found I've made a mistake, and decided it was worth fixing for the price I paid.

Has 3.8oz buffer, 7" carbine reciever extension (improperly installed), 11 3/16" spring with 28/29 coils, too short gas tube, and most likely a tiny gas port.

I plan on ordering the armalite 6 position carbine reciever extension kit with the extension, buffer, and spring, and a 15.5" gas tube.

Found the armalite kit on eurooptic, any recommendations for the gas tube?

 

Also, is there anything I'm missing in my journey of making this basket case into a reliable shooter?

 

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[Berry]

[shooterrex]

What length barrel/gas system?

Palmetto was putting "mid length" gas systems on 18&20" barrels before.

[Berry]

20", rifle length 

[shooterrex]

https://www.primaryarms.com/armalite-rifle-length-gas-tube-armeu0170

[Berry]

Ah, thank you!

 

Question, carbine vs rifle reciever extension, is there a difference in reliability and use? Would it be better to go rifle reciever extension + fixed stock? Is so, does armalite make a kit like the 6 position?

No real use for adjustable stock, so if it's better, I'd go for that.

[98Z5V]

1 hour ago, shooterrex said:

https://www.primaryarms.com/armalite-rifle-length-gas-tube-armeu0170

That is not the correct one.  Wrong part number, brother.  That's the M15 (AR15) rifle gas tube.

"M-15™ RIFLE LENGTH GAS TUBE M-15™ RIFLE LENGTH GAS TUBE Item Number: EU0170 Your Price: EA Qty: Share Rifle length gas tube for your M-15™ rifle. Click to open expanded view Specifications Product Line M-15™ Product Category Gas Tube Length Rifle Length | 15-3/16"..."

1 hour ago, Berry said:

Ah, thank you!

 

Question, carbine vs rifle reciever extension, is there a difference in reliability and use? Would it be better to go rifle reciever extension + fixed stock? Is so, does armalite make a kit like the 6 position?

No real use for adjustable stock, so if it's better, I'd go for that.

Don't buy that gas tube.  You need one that's 15.5" long. 

[shooterrex]

I searched Primary Arms for 308 Armalite gas tubes. That is what showed up  Sorry.

[shooterrex]

https://www.fulton-armory.com/gastuberifle-1.aspx

This one is 15.5"

[98Z5V]

Wilson Combat sells a 15.5" Rifle Gas Tube, as well. 

[Berry]

Awesome thanks.

 

Any opinions of rifle length vs carbine length reciever extension? Same function with proper setup, or is one inherently more reliable?

 

Looking to make a range gun/hunting rifle. Really have no desire to be troubleshooting issues on the fly

[98Z5V]

19 hours ago, Berry said:

Any opinions of rifle length vs carbine length reciever extension? Same function with proper setup, or is one inherently more reliable?

If you follow the guidance, they're both great, and it comes down to preference for what you want either one for.

Carbine Recoil Systems can be 100% just as reliable as Rifle Recoil Systems, if you do it right.  There's no drawback to either one.  Both are fully functional on the same gun, when done right.  

[Berry]

Awesome! Carbine it is than, parts are a tad less expensive.

 

Is there an armorers manual or something like that for these guns? 

[unforgiven]

Carbine setup allows for different size people to run the rifle. Also coat no coat works well.🍻🍻

[Berry]

Good idea, didn't think of that!

 

Armalite reciever extension kit and 15.5" gas tube from fulton is ordered, also swung by and got her some new hardware!

 

[Turd Furgeson]

On 3/13/2023 at 9:59 PM, 98Z5V said:

Wilson Combat sells a 15.5" Rifle Gas Tube, as well. 

I'm using the  WC GT.  All good!

[Berry]

Found some toys...

 

#41, correct?

[Berry]

[Berry]

Surprise, though.

Gas port was already #41

[shooterrex]

Looks like your set.

Lube the crap out of the BCG

 

Edited March 21, 2023 by shooterrex

[98Z5V]

4 hours ago, Berry said:

Surprise, though.

Gas port was already #41

That's a shock, from them.  Cool, though.  Well done on the rest of the stuff, it'll run. 

[Berry]

6 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

That's a shock, from them.  Cool, though.  Well done on the rest of the stuff, it'll run. 

Yeah, shocked me, was actually slightly loose #41, but definitely not #40.

It did come with 3 way adjustable gas block though, so maybe those come correctly drilled.

 

Now, to find the time to shoot her for the first time 🤣

[Traveler]

@Berry have you made it to the range yet?

How about a fully dressed picture? Or do you have one elsewhere?