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Posted: 7/25/2008 7:03:31 PM EDT

I've seen pictures where people have no buffer tube on a .22 AR pistol. What do they use for a back plate to keep the bolt assembly from sliding out the rear of the receiver?

Posted: 7/25/2008 7:14:10 PM EDT

[#1]

spikes tactical pistol plugs. sells for $20

http://spikestactical.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=70

Posted: 7/25/2008 7:22:14 PM EDT

[#2]

spikestactical.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=70

Posted: 7/25/2008 8:27:13 PM EDT

[#3]

Cool. Thanks guys!

Posted: 7/26/2008 6:40:58 AM EDT

[#4]

Hey, quick question. Doesn't it need some kind of back plate as well to hold in the spring and detent pin for the takedown pin?

Posted: 7/26/2008 8:30:38 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Hey, quick question. Doesn't it need some kind of back plate as well to hold in the spring and detent pin for the takedown pin?

My Spikes Tactical pistol lower has a threaded hole and set screw to hold the rear takedown spring and detent in place.

Posted: 7/26/2008 6:10:23 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Hey, quick question. Doesn't it need some kind of back plate as well to hold in the spring and detent pin for the takedown pin?

My Spikes Tactical pistol lower has a threaded hole and set screw to hold the rear takedown spring and detent in place.

This is interesting. I just got my Spike pistol lower last week and mine is not threaded and doesn't have a set screw. I will have to use one of the carbine style plates.

Posted: 7/26/2008 6:19:03 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Hey, quick question. Doesn't it need some kind of back plate as well to hold in the spring and detent pin for the takedown pin?

My Spikes Tactical pistol lower has a threaded hole and set screw to hold the rear takedown spring and detent in place.

This is interesting. I just got my Spike pistol lower last week and mine is not threaded and doesn't have a set screw. I will have to use one of the carbine style plates.

I think that the reason that it was threaded and a set screw installed was that it had the short buffertube installed on it. It did not have the backplate.

Posted: 7/26/2008 11:43:52 PM EDT

[#8]

We have a new 22lr pistol plug (not on our site yet) with a QD socket in the rear of it. Its $50 and comes with an Uncle Mikes Heavy Duty QD Sling Attachment.

We drill and tap all lowers we assemble. So if you got a stripped lower it wont be done like that.

-Tom

Posted: 7/27/2008 4:43:59 AM EDT

[#9]

IIRC, all you need is a 4/40 tap, a little oil and go slow. Theading completed in about 2 minutes or less.

Posted: 7/27/2008 6:17:51 AM EDT

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Quoted:
IIRC, all you need is a 4/40 tap, a little oil and go slow. Theading completed in about 2 minutes or less.

Thats how we do it.

Posted: 7/27/2008 2:06:17 PM EDT

[#11]

where can I pick up a set screw? Lowes or Home Depot?

Posted: 7/27/2008 2:07:16 PM EDT

[#12]

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where can I pick up a set screw? Lowes or Home Depot?

Let me check my stash and see if I have a couple...if I do, you can have them.

ETA-I have 3 of them. 2 are long ones and the third I cut to the same size I have in my pistol lower. If you don't like the one I cut or just want to cut your own, you can use a Dremel tool and a small cut off wheel and cut them yourself.

IM me your addy and I get them out tomorrow.

Posted: 7/27/2008 3:05:53 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:
where can I pick up a set screw? Lowes or Home Depot?

Let me check my stash and see if I have a couple...if I do, you can have them.

ETA-I have 3 of them. 2 are long ones and the third I cut to the same size I have in my pistol lower. If you don't like the one I cut or just want to cut your own, you can use a Dremel tool and a small cut off wheel and cut them yourself.

IM me your addy and I get them out tomorrow.

The longer ones should be ok if you cut the spring alittle shorter.

Posted: 7/27/2008 3:41:01 PM EDT

[#14]

Should I tap the complete length of the hole or just enough for the head of set screw to be recessed a little?

Posted: 7/27/2008 3:46:23 PM EDT

[#15]

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Should I tap the complete length of the hole or just enough for the head of set screw to be recessed a little?

It will not hurt if you thread up to half-way of the depth of the hole...just make sure you clean out the shavings.

badazzar15 can give you a more definite answer on how they do it at Spikes when they build one..

Posted: 7/27/2008 5:35:34 PM EDT

[#16]

I am wondering if it would be a problem to use a sling adaptor either A2 or carbine style with the spikes plug? I have the 22lr pistol upper that is on their website on order.

Posted: 7/27/2008 9:00:07 PM EDT

[#17]

We tap about 1/2" in, No reason the tap the entire whole.

Here is the New Plug we offer.

Posted: 7/30/2008 5:27:07 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
where can I pick up a set screw? Lowes or Home Depot?

Let me check my stash and see if I have a couple...if I do, you can have them.

ETA-I have 3 of them. 2 are long ones and the third I cut to the same size I have in my pistol lower. If you don't like the one I cut or just want to cut your own, you can use a Dremel tool and a small cut off wheel and cut them yourself.

IM me your addy and I get them out tomorrow.

Dog1:
I got the screws today. Thanks again. I will let you know how it turns out, I bought the tap and handle last night.

Posted: 7/30/2008 6:07:53 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

Quoted:
where can I pick up a set screw? Lowes or Home Depot?

Let me check my stash and see if I have a couple...if I do, you can have them.

ETA-I have 3 of them. 2 are long ones and the third I cut to the same size I have in my pistol lower. If you don't like the one I cut or just want to cut your own, you can use a Dremel tool and a small cut off wheel and cut them yourself.

IM me your addy and I get them out tomorrow.

Dog1:
I got the screws today. Thanks again. I will let you know how it turns out, I bought the tap and handle last night.

Not a prob bro...happy to help!

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