Update: All remaining parts for the build (and most of the tools) now ordered from Primary Arms. This, including the Vice blocks, barrel wrench, and the remaining items. The vice itself and the torque wrenches were ordered from Amazon. Also an update on the gas block. Optics Planet agreed to ship a replacement item without me returning the item that had missing parts. Nice folks!
And in a real twist of Irony, I discovered that Optics Planet HQ building is 3150 Commercial Avenue in Northbrook, Ill. I actually used to work just down the street from them at 4000 Commercial Ave, although the company I worked for is not there any longer. It was 1981 - 1983, so......
Anyway, we're moving right along. I think I have roll pin punches already, but I'll have to check my kit. If not, I'll get them, along with the hammers, and that roll pin pushing tool (see above).
I'll keep y'all posted when I start the build. But I think I may need to look at a couple of "Insurance pieces" (ie. replace my 1911 and my .22) before the election just in case Biden does win.... But we'll see.
Thanks all.
Last edited by FfNJGTFO; 10-09-2020 at 07:23 AM.
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