This guide provides a quick external assessment of an AR-15 for potential buyers, focusing on common issues that indicate builder inexperience or potential problems. Key checks include magazine catch alignment, castle nut security, buffer tube orientation, gas tube installation, and muzzle device tightness. The assessment is designed to be performed without disassembling the firearm, making it suitable for gun shows or shop environments.
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