Can anyone help me with...

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

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...

Why do you want to cut your 16" to 14.5"? :?

wanna trade barrels or uppers?

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.

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.

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.

Ok, thats cool.

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.

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.

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.

I have the gauges, All You have to do is ask. [wink]

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Originally Posted by Marlin

I have the gauges, All You have to do is ask. [wink]

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+1

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