AR-15 Pistol Questions

[Mach1Run]

7.5" barrel and levang, will a 9" free float tube be too long? I would like it to cover part of the levang. ATI is going to have 9" head down free float tubes for

Likely too long my levag is covered 1/2 to 1/3 of the way by the handguards already.

[black2002ls]

What are the necessary upgrades for a pistol build? I have read several places that a heavy buffer and upgraded extractor spring are musts.

[Mach1Run]

Mine uses all the normal parts. I haven't upgraded anything. Other than the occasional steel case getting stuck which is normal with Tula lol, no problems at all. Only think I want to change really is a pistol grip that fits my hand better.

[black2002ls]

Mine uses all the normal parts. I haven't upgraded anything. Other than the occasional steel case getting stuck which is normal with Tula lol, no problems at all. Only think I want to change really is a pistol grip that fits my hand better.

Thanks for the input. I am fighting the urge to pull money from my savings to pick up the rest of the parts I need to finish the build. I need a barrel, low pro gas block, charging handle, and BCG and I will have all of the parts to finish it up. with PSA's BCG/Charging handle deal, that would save me some $$$

[David]

I'd get a heavier buffer of some sort just to insure you don't have bolt bounce issues.

[black2002ls]

Went ahead and picked up a samson evo 7.6" rail today. All I have left now is barrel, compensator, BCG, Charging Handle. Not to worried about the last two. I can swipe the BCG and CH from my rifle to test the pistol out. The only barrel I am finding in stock in my price range is the redX SS 7.5" .223 barrel. Are there any benefits to SS over chrome lined?

[CJ]

I'd get a heavier buffer of some sort just to insure you don't have bolt bounce issues.

Weight isn't necessarily going to stop bolt bounce, how easily/well the weight slides in the buffer is just as important. You can buy a heavier weight and still have bolt bounce. That really only applies to full auto.