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kwando
12-06-2005, 21:23
changing a barrel?

I am not too fond of the mini y-comp so i am going to get a new barrel soon. Can anyone help me with installing the barrel? The only tool i have is the armors tool.

Pref in south denver?

I will buy pizza/drinks...

Thx

Simon
12-11-2005, 22:41
I am in the same boat you are in with the barrel swap. I decided to break down and just buy the tools so I am willing to help you out. The only thing is I probally won't be able to do it until after Christmas. I am in Littleton by the way. Also something to think about once you have the barrel off and provided you have a full 16" barrel, you can take it to a smith and have it cut down to 14.5" and then have a permanently attached flash hider installed on it like a phantom or a vortex. That is what I think I will be doing with my M4 barrel. CHeaper than buying a new barrel. Let me know...
The1andOnlyKC
12-12-2005, 01:22
Why do you want to cut your 16" to 14.5"? :?
kwando
12-12-2005, 01:26
wanna trade barrels or uppers?
Marlin
12-12-2005, 04:55
I do have the tools and the -23, Just need a vice on a sturdy surface. Let Me know if You would like to borrow them.
Tora
03-01-2006, 14:59
Kwando... Did you get your barrel changed? If not, I have the tools and a vice I can mount to my jeep and we can do it at the 3-11 shoot.
kwando
03-01-2006, 17:01
haven't done it yet... but i've decided i'm just going to get a new upper... that will leave me parts to piece together AR later... thx for the help.
Tora
03-03-2006, 15:54
Ok, thats cool.
ssf467
06-05-2006, 09:21
Barrel change is very easy. Just remove the hand guards and gas tube. Get your armorers tool and remove the barrel nut, just pull the barrel off.
westy1970
12-31-2006, 00:31
What about checking headspace? I have not seen any mention of that. Is it important? I am considering changing barrels on mine. I have a 20" stainless bull w/1:8 twist, but I think I would rather have a 16" since I now have a long gun.
The1andOnlyKC
12-31-2006, 11:57
The last two uppers I assembled I didnt check the head spacing. Only because I dont have the gauges and they are expensive.(That is the next piece in my tool box)

If you are using quality parts you should be ok, but I would still recommend it.
Marlin
12-31-2006, 12:39
I have the gauges, All You have to do is ask. [wink]
7idl
12-31-2006, 14:07
I have the gauges, All You have to do is ask. [wink]

+1
Great-Kazoo
01-01-2007, 01:01
i have everything needed as well as a heated garage.
even a mig welded if you really need to make sure your f/hider is permanently attached. or we can just blind pin it your choice