Do you keep spare parts?
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JohnBT
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Recoil springs and extra mags.
My complete parts kits are called "a bunch of extra guns."
I do have bags of take-off parts from mods and upgrades, but other than that I only have a few things like a set of grip screws for a Rohrbaugh and a recoil buffer for Win SX-1. Oh, and O-rings for some shotguns.
John
My complete parts kits are called "a bunch of extra guns."
I do have bags of take-off parts from mods and upgrades, but other than that I only have a few things like a set of grip screws for a Rohrbaugh and a recoil buffer for Win SX-1. Oh, and O-rings for some shotguns.
John
Cannonball888
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I don't purposely buy spare parts. I just have parts left over from kits.
Claude Clay
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stuff accumulates
if you have little parts draws; they will come
if you have little parts draws; they will come
mcdonl
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I voted "other" as I have parts that were replaced by after market upgrades.
WoofersInc
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I have a little bag of spare and take-off parts that I keep in my range bag.
Most of the stuff I bought is for 1911's. I have various weight recoils springs, a complete replacement spring set, spare firing pins and extractors, etc.
Most of the stuff I bought is for 1911's. I have various weight recoils springs, a complete replacement spring set, spare firing pins and extractors, etc.
Gungnir
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I voted for all but None.
I keep spare kits for all my firearms, spare barrels too, basically everything to get the thing going again in case of most of the common parts breaking. Springs - all, Firing Pins/Strikers, pins, Mags (and spare followers and springs too). Replacement sears, and trigger components, extractors and ejectors , gas pistons for rifles, recoil buffers, yada, yada yada. Unless the Frame and Slide, or Lower or Upper receivers crack I can rebuild pretty much any gun I own. I also have spares for any aftermarket stuff too.
I consider it important to have spares for most of the stuff I own that I'd like to keep operating especially those things that could be life critical.
I keep spare kits for all my firearms, spare barrels too, basically everything to get the thing going again in case of most of the common parts breaking. Springs - all, Firing Pins/Strikers, pins, Mags (and spare followers and springs too). Replacement sears, and trigger components, extractors and ejectors , gas pistons for rifles, recoil buffers, yada, yada yada. Unless the Frame and Slide, or Lower or Upper receivers crack I can rebuild pretty much any gun I own. I also have spares for any aftermarket stuff too.
I consider it important to have spares for most of the stuff I own that I'd like to keep operating especially those things that could be life critical.
geronimo509
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I voted none because at the moment I do not have any. However, I plan on buying a parts that I can easily fix myself. with the rest, I know a gunsmith should be able to get them and fix the gun.
But, I am going to get a complete parts kit for my newly acquired EG Mak because I can probably fix every part (by replacing it) myself.
But, I am going to get a complete parts kit for my newly acquired EG Mak because I can probably fix every part (by replacing it) myself.
pharmer
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Got most of the spare. Sold the G3 lower for the price of the rest of the kit. Joe
ThrottleJockey
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I have extra AKs and SKSs for use or parts. The parts I would like to keep on hand for my handguns, just don't seem to be avail, but I'm pretty sure I could fabricate something if the need arose. Like the guide rod for my 90-two. I can't imagine needing anything for my XD, that thing is built like a brick shyt house.
10-Ring
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I have some spare parts - started w/ what i have picked up in trades. It's nice being able to complete projects in timely matters
searcher451
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I've got some parts kicking around for my PPKs and the P1 that I shoot regularly, mostly springs and a couple of pins. You can buy a complete parts kit for the P1 from a couple of online outfits for less than a hundred bucks, but I've never felt the urge; the guns are pretty darn reliable. I also keep extra sets of grips around for each gun.
Suicide*Ride
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Besides having extra stocks, I bought a Gunsmith's small screw kit, & small spring kit. Ever drop a screw & can't find it? Ever have a spring go "twang" & disappear? I also have several swivels & straps for slings & also have extra cleaning supplies. After shooting what should you do? Everybody's freaking about ammo.... How do you shoot a "dirty" gun well.
HeavenlySword
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you need to put the Spare Gun choice on there.
earplug
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Revolvers
For K and N frames, Hand, mainspring, extractor, cylinder stop, some old hammers and triggers, Firing pin.
For J frames, some extra J frames.
For the 1911, safety, link, extractor. firing pin. some springs.
For K and N frames, Hand, mainspring, extractor, cylinder stop, some old hammers and triggers, Firing pin.
For J frames, some extra J frames.
For the 1911, safety, link, extractor. firing pin. some springs.
jakemccoy
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I try to buy two of every gun so that I have all spare parts. Really, it would be more like putting one gun on injured reserve until I fixed it.
DSAPT9
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Not only do I have spare parts for most of my firearms I have spare firearms just incase. If one happens to go bad it becomes spare parts for the other one!!!
I like being prepared.
I like being prepared.
WardenWolf
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I'm planning to order a spare trigger group and springs for my AK once my funds recover. I have a strong suspicion that the next AWB, if passed, will include a provision that bars the sale of replacement parts and restricts manufacturer servicing of civilian guns. It would be such a simple addition to the bill, and would serve to eventually reduce or eliminate them as they wear out. It would also mean people hoarding stripped lowers couldn't put them in service.
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