What parts would you recomemend stocking?

I would like to get recomendations on what parts to stock as replacement and or what firearms parts have you replaced already on the ones you own?

 

I recently traded for an AK and have several others. I know springs are obvious but did not know what else maybe prone to stop a firearm from working

 

Magazine springs are one that a lot of folks forget about...

 

Anything that makes your bang stick go bang more than once. Extractors w/related pins, springs, and parts. Firing pins/strikers w/springs, pins, and parts. Two sets for all firearms.

jim

 

Personally, in order to stay in shape, when I buy a weapon, I choose them in groups of small medium and large calibers...then I ALWAYS buy at least 2, most times 3 ( spare parts can easily be cannibalized on many mnodels) of each.

 

There are kits available for most rifles that include the most failure prone parts. Get a copy of Shotgun News and look under some of the larger dealers in milsurp stuff.

 

Thanks for the tips

 

The problems with parts and me is that parts always make themselves into new guns.

I think having a small parts repair kit for each weapon is a plus and I do what DF does- buy in twos or more. That way, you have spare parts and when you have to, you can cannibalize.

Important to this concept is commonality. Think about what your friends/family have. Think about what's common here in the US. Pick your weapon systems accordingly.

Also, don't forget about things like weapons oil, batteries (for optics/lights), and tools. A broken case extractor could be a lifesaver. Ideally, attaching a cleaning kit, spare parts, batteries, oil, and all the tools needed to tighten bolts or screws to the weapon makes it a more complete weapon system. Then if you get caught out with nothing but that weapon, you can make most repairs if need be. New stocks, pistol grips, and certain slings with storage make this an option.

 

An entire gun is an extremely expensive "parts kit". Personally, I don't bother. I have several guns, and if one breaks, I'll order the part. If shtf, there will be plenty of guns to scrounge from the dead.

 

Ok.... I am seeing a pattern in your posting here.....

I could be wrong and you could be that naive.

 

On military type weapons try to find a copy of what is in a field armorers kit and let that be a guide, otherwise think about what parts get the highest wear.
Springs, firing pin, extractor, roll pins, etc.
In a weapon like an AR-15 there are field maintenance kits or you could just get a lower parts kit as a spare. Add a bolt and cleaning stuff for the gas tubes and you should be up and running.
If this is an educational endeavor then think about simple firearms, for a handgun I like a Glock. It has 35ish parts total, real simple to clean and with a small amount of training you can learn to tear it down to parts and reassemble it back into a functioning weapon.

 

I agree with this. Spare parts are good and necessary but the best spare part is an identicle firearm. It may cost you more money but it is just so logical and smart.

 

For your combat rifles get an armorers kit for each. I over buy mags and then save the good parts from the ones that brake. Most of the time it is hte mags lips that go bad not the springs.

 

I probably keep the same items as everyone else. For ARs I buy the rebuild kits because everything is in the blister package; the same applies to AKs and FALs except no kits.
Gas port punches, chamber brushes etc. and dental picks to pick out junk and debris.

I'm not complusive; I've been shooting for over 50 years and stuff accrues. I am sure there are plenty of other monkeys who are part pack rat.