AR-15 Spare parts organizer

[Calculon]

I used this example from ITS tactical to put together an organized spare parts bin. The 'oops kits" will help with a lot of the small parts. The hardest part was labeling the individual sections but it was worth the effort. You can easily see what you have in inventory and what you should acquire. ITS also does easy to follow build videos.

AR-15 Spare Parts Organization Schematic for the Obsessive Compulsive

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[Bananabandit]

Looks like something we use for all our small parts. Really handy.

 

[Mosinitis]

The only parts you need to label are small springs and roll pins, the rest is self-evident. Done this many years ago. Have two trays, you don't really need more then a few of each part.

 

[Bananabandit]

The only parts you need to label are small springs and roll pins, the rest is self-evident. Done this many years ago. Have two trays, you don't really need more then a few of each part.

Alright Mr Know It All.

I used a print out picture of the LPK parts when I built both my lowers. But Im just an idiot.

 

[kev74]

Alright Mr Know It All.

I used a print out picture of the LPK parts when I built both my lowers. But Im just an idiot.

#me too.

I keep my extra parts in a plastic bag. Not very organized, but luckily I haven't had to dip into it very often.

 

[BDinPutnam]

Looks like something we use for all our small parts. Really handy.

I dont have any "small parts."

 

[Bananabandit]

I dont have any "small parts."

Your wifes sister said otherwise

 

[BDinPutnam]

Your wifes sister said otherwise

Marco is a lying whore.

On topic, what do you all consider "enough" spare parts (yah I know the answer is "more") and what parts do you focus on stockpiling? I am thinking I want to get some backups for things like firing pins, keys, etc- not build items so much as wear and tear items.

 

[Twogunwilly]

I like my spare parts kits in boxes half the size as the one in the link, I know I'm going to accidentally dump that whole thing someday.

 

[kev74]

Marco is a lying whore.

On topic, what do you all consider "enough" spare parts (yah I know the answer is "more") and what parts do you focus on stockpiling? I am thinking I want to get some backups for things like firing pins, keys, etc- not build items so much as wear and tear items.

You don't need any unless you break or loose something.

I have an oops kit, a spare lower build kit, and a spare AR (or 2?).

 

[dsdmmat]

All of my AR spare parts are in the gun safe. I had to buy another safe to hold them all. I take them out and shoot them every now and again.

 

[Bob]

All of my AR spare parts are in the gun safe. I had to buy another safe to hold them all. I take them out and shoot them every now and again.

This!
But I also keep a Plano organizer box in my range bag. It has a bunch of spare parts for both my ARs and my Glocks. On more than one occasion, I’ve had a spring break in the middle of a class or a range trip. Five minutes, and that gun is back in the game.

 

[96coal449]

what parts do you focus on stockpiling?

Lowers

 

[GOPerfect]

I have zero spare parts for my AR's...

If one breaks, I grab a different one.

If that one breaks, i grab a different one, and so on and so on and so on....



Same with handguns. I do not fret if something breaks, I have more guns.

 

[Podmonkey]

That guy sure has a lot of buffer springs. I don't even know what the service life on a buffer spring is, never had to replace one. But "always have a spare" I suppose. All I have is my ADHD box of miscellaneous parts from numerous different guns. The box is sitting atop of a literal pile of miscellaneous gun stuff on a table in my gun room.
I really should do something about that, organization has never been my strong suit, which is an understatement of absurd proportions.
I did organize my ammo stash the other day at least, everything in discreet cans now, labeled even. So there is that. I was motivated to do that much after I nudged said table and all the shit on it cascaded onto the floor like an avalanche, it's a work in progress. So far I have just segregated everything into loose packed boxes, Cleaning supplies box, tools box, parts box ect. I'll get around to actually organizing them in a year or so......... maybe.

 

[Podmonkey]

I have zero spare parts for my AR's...

If one breaks, I grab a different one.

If that one breaks, i grab a different one, and so on and so on and so on....



Same with handguns. I do not fret if something breaks, I have more guns.

That is kind of ridiculous, given how easy it is to replace parts on an AR. That said all I have spares for are BCG components, nothing else really breaks.

 

[GOPerfect]

Well, so far, I have been lucky, no broken AR's. Maybe I have been filled with luck, I have never had any broken guns.

 

[Acer-m14]

from his spare part kit .. he should have got a AK instead .. LOL ..

 

[Marine Cpl]

Well, so far, I have been lucky, no broken AR's. Maybe I have been filled with luck, I have never had any broken guns.

I agree. Spare parts are only needed once you start fingerfucking whatever you put together and repeat it over and over. Once assembled, you’ll never need those springs unless you keep swapping parts out.

But otherwise, it’s a 1 in a million chance that a spring will actually break.

 

[Mosinitis]

There are wear parts, you guys just don't shoot enough to know. I wore out two bolts, the lugs next to extractor will eventually develope a crack and break off. Gas tubes also need to be replaced at some point. Firing pin retaining pin sometimes breaks. Firing pin which pierced a primer has to be replaced. Gas rings wear out the most. Hammer springs should be replaced every 10,000rds or so, had one break during a match.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Ha ha ha.

all you need is a LPK and a few odd upper parts.

some are interchangeable, like the ejector spring and the safety detent spring. Who needs a safety anyway, so maybe you dont even need a spare....lol

 

[Deplorable Me]

By the time some guys get done buying all those spare parts, storage, tools, organizing, labeling, remembering where you stored them.......

Why not just buy a second gun?

What are you going to do, fix your gun in the middle of a home invasion? What happens if the burglar steals your roll pin punch set?

 

[Calculon]

I haven’t gone out of my way to buy spare parts to try to fill each section that the author created eg Delta rings, buffers. If you pick up a couple oops kits or LPKs on sale and a BCG or 2 you will have most of what you need. When you upgrade parts originals go in bin. After swapping in a couple drop in triggers I have plenty of trigger springs. Definitely have wear parts like gas rings on hand.