A2 FSB install

[MCVetSteve]

I have an AR barrel, a front sight base, and some taper pins coming in the mail, along with some other parts. The barrel and front sight base are not drilled. Does anyone know of a gunsmith who can get this done at a semi reasonable price, and (more importantly) within a reasonable amount of time?

 

[dlbleak]

It would probably be cheaper to buy a barrel cut for pins. Other than that, I’m no help, sorry

 

[MCVetSteve]

Oh I’m fully aware. However, the only problem I’m finding is that no one aside from BCM (that I have found) makes an F height front sight base for a .625 diameter barrel. Also, thank you for the speedy reply sir.

 

[dlbleak]

So you’re wanting a pencil profile barrel? I’ve got a .750 barrel that is used that I’ve not decided if I’m going to use or not

 

[dlbleak]

At least I think it is. I traded on a whim. Guess I need to take a look at it…

 

[MCVetSteve]

I just ordered from Brownells and BCM. The barrel is the Brownells/Faxon “11.5” hybrid,” branded Brownells but manufactured for them by Faxon. To be clear, I am aware of NFA “laws,” this is for a pistol lower. The gas block journal is listed as .625” diameter x 1.9” length. I prefer to have a front sight base as opposed to a low profile gas block with a rail over it. Additionally, I already a 7” (carbine length) handguard that I’m not too keen on replacing. It’s a great handguard, it’s a BCM MCMR. I do have some tools, I just don’t have a machine shop. I did find a shop in Stillwater who gave me a reasonable quote and doesn’t have a completely ridiculous lead time to get it done. Again, thank you for replying so quickly.

 

[SPDguns]

You mean something like this?

 

[MCVetSteve]

You mean something like this?

Yes sir, that’s exactly what I mean? Are you able to do such work?

 

[SPDguns]

Yes sir, that’s exactly what I mean? Are you able to do such work?

Yes. PM sent