Is it essential to have multiple extra parts for your ar 15?!

[CoJo]

I was thinking about it. Should I start buying extra parts for my ar. bolts, extractors, plungers, springs, barrel nuts, etc..

Im assuming its a good idea but is it a necessity. I was searching but couldn't find a thread on this topic! If you could just give examples of parts you guys purchased would be cool. also whats the most important part for any ar owner to have.

Also I understand that these parts hold up for thousands of rounds. But i thought it would be a good idea to have extra parts

[220]

Two is one, one is none.

[DoddRod]

Not essential, but probably wise

[chomme]

Extra bolt... Yes. Beyond that turns into additional rifles. I believe I am finally done with the ar platform... At least in 5.56/223.

[Milsurps]

But i thought it would be a good idea to have extra parts

So do I...

[Alpineshooter]

Was out shooting 2 weeks ago with a friend. (A one hour drive from home).
On his first shot, his extractor broke. He didn't have an extra...
I did.
We continued shooting for another 3 hours.
Yes, I have spare parts. Springs, pins, rings, extra bolt.

[Maltese Falcon]

But for the love of your wallet, never ever buy spare lowers.

They will compel you through magical forces not yet comprehended to complete them. There is no known cure.

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[FourLoko]

It's called having more than one rifle

[hermosabeach]

OP

How mechanically inclined are you??

One of my shooting buddies could not change a simple spring in one of his rifles.

He is a brilliant chemical engineer but a theory guy, not a tools guy.



Parts will eventually fail. If you are not versed in replacing an extractor or trigger spring, then parts can be good if your shooting buddies can change parts.

On the AR platform, mags are the weak link followed by the bolt and charging handle.

We all have seen bent charging handles from bad technique, cheap airsoft materials or leaving the handle back with the bolt open in a rack.


So for $200-$250 you can carry a spare bolt and charging handle.

[TruEdge]

Just as essential as buying multiple rolls of TP.

[BrassCase]

There are several sources of repair kits, Midway, Brownells, PSA etc. I have an extra BCG and spare parts kit. They are cheap insurance.

[WASR10]

I keep an extra lpk, bcg, and charging handle in my range bag. Haven't needed them yet, but good to have.

[russ69]

I have a safe full of spare parts, all completely assembled.

[CoJo]

Exactly why I wanted to get extra parts

Was out shooting 2 weeks ago with a friend. (A one hour drive from home).
On his first shot, his extractor broke. He didn't have an extra...
I did.
We continued shooting for another 3 hours.
Yes, I have spare parts. Springs, pins, rings, extra bolt.

This Is EXACTLY why I wanted to get some extra parts!! Also I believe its pretty simple to break down an AR personally. So replacing parts wouldn't be a problem.

[retiredAFcop]

Is it you one and only "prepper" gun? If so, then yes, lots and lots of spare parts.

Is it a go out and do some target shooting or plinking recreational gun? If so, then not really required.


What kind of spare parts do you have for your car? Bike? Oven? Furnace? Air Conditioner? Computer? Smart Phone?