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Famas · June 1, 2014, 10:41 PM

Hello - I am considering building my own AR. I've seen several videos on YouTube of ARs blowing up when firing. Some of my friends, who are themselves AR freaks, have explained to me that while manufacturers all label their products as Milspec, it is very important that certain parts be made by the same company. They've singled out bolt/receiver parts as being crucial, claiming both should be made by the same company to ensure dependability and safety.

Can anyone confirm is this is true? Are AR builds more prone to failures than those assembled at the manufacturer? I'd like to leave out the issue of cost and concentrate of safety. Thank you.

June 1, 2014, 10:41 PM	#1
Famas Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Location: French, currently living in US Posts: 162	AR - to build or not to build Hello - I am considering building my own AR. I've seen several videos on YouTube of ARs blowing up when firing. Some of my friends, who are themselves AR freaks, have explained to me that while manufacturers all label their products as Milspec, it is very important that certain parts be made by the same company. They've singled out bolt/receiver parts as being crucial, claiming both should be made by the same company to ensure dependability and safety. Can anyone confirm is this is true? Are AR builds more prone to failures than those assembled at the manufacturer? I'd like to leave out the issue of cost and concentrate of safety. Thank you.