Buying AR replacement parts for zombie apocolapes

[WMG]

Other than the tiny springs and parts ... I personally sleep better at night knowing I have a spare gas tube.

[CandG]

I don't have spare individual parts, if something goes down I just intend to swap out the BCG and when I get home Ill diagnose the problem and order a replacement part from there.

After you're done killin' zombies for the day during the apocalypse you'll go home and order a replacement part?



Normally I don't take the whole zombie thing seriously, but in this case the OP did specify that these are spare parts for a zombie apocalypse, lol.

Although, I'm relatively certain that CheaperThanDirt is already run by zombies so perhaps they'll be unaffected.

[Erion929]

What should be first on the list and what's your most important spare part ?

Right now I have 57 items in my shopping cart at a well known online store . included in that cart are things like extractors , gas rings , all different springs , detents , ejectors , both take down pins , charging handles etc . Most of those are in counts of 5 each . I'm thinking a few complete bolts should be added to the cart .

what say you ?

I say you're just wasting a lot of money on parts you will never need.....just to say you have them.

Buy another gun.

[Metal God]

I always thought "zombie apocalypse" was code for when the snowflakes hit the fan ??? Do people really think zombies are coming lol .

I was just on the PSA website and remembered I have a PA-10 lower needing an upper . Oh man this may screw my budget all up . If I get a complete 308 upper it's going to hurt the wallet for a couple months . I was ready to spend 2 or 3 hundred dollars on parts but I see they have one upper for sale right now .

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-pa10-18-mid-length-308-win-1-10-13-m-lok-phosphate-upper-with-nickel-boron-bcg-and-charging-handle-516444634.html

Maybe I'll wait and see what there weekend deals will be . I still might do a 223 Wylde 18" upper . Been wanting a 18" for a while now , Thinking of putting a 1x6 Primary arms or Vortex on it

[calif 15-22]

I'll take it! Do you have it in a 42 Short, Extra Relax Fit? That one looks to fitted for me!

Saw this t-shirt today and figured I'd post it here

[geoint]

After you're done killin' zombies for the day during the apocalypse you'll go home and order a replacement part?



Normally I don't take the whole zombie thing seriously, but in this case the OP did specify that these are spare parts for a zombie apocalypse, lol.

Although, I'm relatively certain that CheaperThanDirt is already run by zombies so perhaps they'll be unaffected.

Maybe you didn't read that I have 6 spare BCGs

Ill admit I forgot the exact wording of the OPs post since I was enjoying reading everybody's responses before I decided to share my own thoughts.

[Euphoria526]

Apocalypse.
I have no clue what an apocolepse is. An apoc that has epilepsy?

[Metal God]

Here's what I went with so far

Three extra firing pins .

bought 2 of these

http://www.del-ton.com/AR15_Bolt_Component_Kit_p/bc1055.htm

one of these

http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Deluxe_Repair_Kit_p/lp1103.htm

2 of these

http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Bolt_Assembly_p/bc1008.htm

I came oh so close to buying the 18" 223 Wylde upper but decided not to and bought 2k projectiles instead . I'm still likely going to get at least one gas tube in a every length since . I have rifles in each carbine , mid length and rifle so having those would be good along with the proper pins .

I already have a few extra charging handles , FCG's and one "F" marked front sight base as well as other assorted parts including a field repair kit from PSA and another repair something or other thing I for get what it was right now . So I'm pretty happy with where I'll be as far as parts .

Any must haves I forgot ??

[CandG]

Here's what I went with so far

Three extra firing pins .

bought 2 of these

http://www.del-ton.com/AR15_Bolt_Component_Kit_p/bc1055.htm

one of these

http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Deluxe_Repair_Kit_p/lp1103.htm

2 of these

http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Bolt_Assembly_p/bc1008.htm

I came oh so close to buying the 18" 223 Wylde upper but decided not to and bought 2k projectiles instead . I'm still likely going to get at least one gas tube in a every length since . I have rifles in each carbine , mid length and rifle so having those would be good along with the proper pins .

I already have a few extra charging handles , FCG's and one "F" marked front sight base as well as other assorted parts including a field repair kit from PSA and another repair something or other thing I for get what it was right now . So I'm pretty happy with where I'll be as far as parts .

Any must haves I forgot ??

Seems pretty good to me. A bunch of people also said to get a few gas tubes, I've never personally needed one, but hey, they're cheap so why not.

Maybe a bolt carrier too, make sure it's already got a staked gas key. You don't wanna be staking gas keys while a zombie is chewing on your face.

[shortround1]

Apocalypse.
I have no clue what an apocolepse is. An apoc that has epilepsy?

Apocolapes: Greek in origin. Describes the state of the world after the Planet of the Apes takeover.

Secondary meaning can also describe a lapse of time and or space whilst listening to the folk band Poco.

[nate76239]

Since you didn't get a spare complete bcg I would say grab a couple of cam pins and probably a gas key and gas key screws. Watch the AK operators union video where they test a radical firearms AR

[timbo399]

I was tempted last year to buy a PWS AR- always loved their rifles- but decided want to stick to gas vs piston since my other ARs all gas for parts interchangeability.

I do have an extra BCG I bought on sale and extra upper I can break down for parts as well as couple LPK's- but some good suggestions on this thread for other parts as well I may order.

Main thing though is- I cannot believe w the upcoming online ammo ban that these retailers still selling 5.56/.223 for decent prices.

#1 priority if don't reload for me would be- buy BULK ammo.

I made about 9 different orders on SGAMMO past 18 mos and since I do not shoot more than once/month these days I am set for the next decade in my 4 main calibers- .223, .308, 9mm and .45.

[CandG]

#1 priority if don't reload for me would be- buy BULK ammo.

I made about 9 different orders on SGAMMO past 18 mos and since I do not shoot more than once/month these days I am set for the next decade in my 4 main calibers- .223, .308, 9mm and .45.

Speaking of SGammo, this stuff is worth its weight in gold: http://www.sgammo.com/product/223-55...-556k-lap-ammo

$376/shipped for 1000rds of X-TAC 62gr green-tip. I'd buy a pallet of it if I could afford to. Shoots very tight groups in all my 16" AR's. Plus it has evil green tips

Toss them in a .50 cal ammo can with a desiccant packet and store them for decades if you want.

They also have the 55gr version of the same thing for $30 less, but I find the 62gr shoots better in my guns. Some ranges don't allow green-tip ammo though.

[Metal God]

I went ahead and bought a few gas tubes from Rainier arms along with the roll pins today . I'll likely get a complete BCG and maybe a carrier . Gas keys and screws would not be a bad idea as well but my budget is pretty much done for now so anything else will need to wait .

I reload so ammo is not an issue for the most part . I stocked up pretty good on the lead up to the election . Lots of powder and primers but could use more projectiles and did address that some with the 1k 45 and 1k 9mm projectiles I just bought .