AR-9 pistol build

[Tanis143]

Yeah, I think this might be my last BCA product. Emailed them and haven't heard back yet. I WILL finish this build. I guess this is what I get for going cheap. Shoulda got a UTG like I did for my first rifle.

 

[Tanis143]

Well, I think I'm cursed for buying BCA! Got the wrench in and the damn thing is too thick. Measured the area on the barrel nut, has about 7/16" clearance and all the crow feet I've seen on Amazon are .5-.7". I'm tempted just to grind this one I got down to fit, its a cheap brand and only cost $7. *sigh* I will never again buy BCA...

 

[Cowcatcher]

Well, I think I'm cursed for buying BCA! Got the wrench in and the damn thing is too thick. Measured the area on the barrel nut, has about 7/16" clearance and all the crow feet I've seen on Amazon are .5-.7". I'm tempted just to grind this one I got down to fit, its a cheap brand and only cost $7. *sigh* I will never again buy BCA...

Might first thought was grind it down. No other thought seemed necessary.

 

[Glock 40]

Since you bought BCA I didn't see the need to rub it in. There are a couple companies that make thin barrel nut wrenches though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mentium-He...-Nut-Tool-Armorer-Wrench-1-3-16-/264502310628
https://ar15discounts.com/products/nbs-slim-barrel-nut-wrench-1-3-16/

 

[Tanis143]

Since you bought BCA I didn't see the need to rub it in. There are a couple companies that make thin barrel nut wrenches though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mentium-He...-Nut-Tool-Armorer-Wrench-1-3-16-/264502310628
https://ar15discounts.com/products/nbs-slim-barrel-nut-wrench-1-3-16/

That one on ebay won't fit, its .5", the width of the space on the barrel nut is 5/16". The other one would fit, but I'll just grind down the cheap one I already have.

And yeah... rub it in and make it sting... will make sure I won't buy their stuff again.

 

[NikatKimber]

Well, I think I'm cursed for buying BCA! Got the wrench in and the damn thing is too thick. Measured the area on the barrel nut, has about 7/16" clearance and all the crow feet I've seen on Amazon are .5-.7". I'm tempted just to grind this one I got down to fit, its a cheap brand and only cost $7. *sigh* I will never again buy BCA...

That barrel nut design is not unique to them. Many other cheap and/or early slim handguards used that design. I’ve heard of this same issue before.
It’s something I’ve learned to check before purchase: make sure the tool is included or uses a standard tool.

 

[Tanis143]

That barrel nut design is not unique to them. Many other cheap and/or early slim handguards used that design. I’ve heard of this same issue before.
It’s something I’ve learned to check before purchase: make sure the tool is included or uses a standard tool.

I have this strange premonition that once I am able to tighten it down, I will never get it to line up properly....

I swear, if that happens I'm throwing it away and will just have to put this build on the back burner, wife just got furloughed today, so money is gonna be a lot slimmer here soon.

 

[dennishoddy]

wife just got furloughed today, so money is gonna be a lot slimmer here soon.

That sucks, but you have to do what you have to do these days.

 

[Glock 40]

Hate to hear that about about your wife man. Are you using areoshell or some grease on the nut? You should be able to torque to 35# then line up the holes np.

 

[Tanis143]

Hate to hear that about about your wife man. Are you using areoshell or some grease on the nut? You should be able to torque to 35# then line up the holes np.

Well right now, not using anything as I don't have a wrench that fits yet. Like I said though, think I'm just gonna grind the one I bought down until it fits. Won't take much, less than 1/4". If I take 1/8th of each side (part of that will be the chrome plating that is slathered on thicker than a New Yorker puts A1 on a steak) and I should be good. After that I could care less if the cheap wrench rusts.