I think you have been spending too much time on AR15(dot)com...Back when I used to dabble on that site all they did was talk about poor staking jobs. Or obsess about "The Matrix" and who's top-tier.
Crappy Gas Key Staking
I have three uppers, a DPMS, a S&W M&P, and a Palmetto State Armory.
The DPMS has a fantastic stake job done by Ahlman's when they replaced the chattered muzzle finish..
The other two are crap. I assume sending them back will be on my dime, so I think I'll be out over $50 for shipping.
For ~$20 more, Brownells will ship me the tool to do it myself: (69.99 + 3.95 = 73.94)
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...5-m16-carrier-key-staking-tool-prod29337.aspx
If I get it, what are my odds of selling it and getting most of my $$$ out of it?
EDIT: If I sell it for $50, I'm $20 to the better.
The DPMS has a fantastic stake job done by Ahlman's when they replaced the chattered muzzle finish..
The other two are crap. I assume sending them back will be on my dime, so I think I'll be out over $50 for shipping.
For ~$20 more, Brownells will ship me the tool to do it myself: (69.99 + 3.95 = 73.94)
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...5-m16-carrier-key-staking-tool-prod29337.aspx
If I get it, what are my odds of selling it and getting most of my $$$ out of it?
EDIT: If I sell it for $50, I'm $20 to the better.
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I wonder if "poorly staked" gas keys is actually a problem? A lot (not saying ALL) of the NM AR's don't have heavily staked keys. Those guys are putting at least 2-3,000 rounds a year and don't see an issue.
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