User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 4/4/2014 3:12:38 PM EDT
I have this strange issue with a new 16" Adam Arms upper. When I close the ejection port cover and turn the weapon sideways, the cover pops open. Have others had this happen?
I thought perhaps the difference in bolt design and the tension on the bolt pushing it to a more rearward position might have something to do with it. Seems the port cover mechanism that keeps it closed is not centered with the recessed part of the bolt. Instead it seems to be on the shoulder of the recess....if that makes sense. Before I start making modifications to the port cover mechanism to reduce some contact with the bolt, I thought I would ask the experts. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/4/2014 3:28:50 PM EDT
[#1]
There was a thread a few days ago about this,.......will see if I can find it
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/4/2014 7:40:11 PM EDT
[#2]
I remember a review on Midway where an owner had the exact same issue.
Mine snaps shut and stays shut, no issues. I'd contact AA here (or use their industry section here) to see if they can help you with this. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/5/2014 2:17:41 PM EDT
[#3]
Wow, I also have noticed that my AA upper has the same issue with the ejection port cover popping open when the rifle is handled. I just sorta forgot about it cause it is normally always open on the range anyway.If there is a simple easy way of fixing that, I would like to read about it!!
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/6/2014 11:41:35 AM EDT
[#4]
Same here. Base upper with a few hundred rounds through it and it had had issues staying closed since day one. I can put it in my case closed and next time I touch the case it's open.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/6/2014 10:30:15 PM EDT
[#5]
I had an M&P 15 that did that. Any bump, jostle, or just time would leave me with an open port door. Replaced the door with no difference.
Contact AA. Great customer service and I'm sure they'll take care of you. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/7/2014 3:45:33 PM EDT
[#6]
Yeah, contact AA and see if they will help. It's a fairly common issue with their uppers.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/8/2014 4:45:57 PM EDT
[#7]
My upper does that as well. Just got used to it
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/8/2014 5:00:08 PM EDT
[#8]
Most likely the detent notch is out of spec in the upper. It can happen to old rifles with lots of use/wear.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/9/2014 7:36:08 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Most likely the detent notch is out of spec in the upper. It can happen to old rifles with lots of use/wear. The latch mechanism on the port door can and will loosen over time as well. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/9/2014 2:40:20 PM EDT
[#10]
Emailed Sunday and no reply yet. I'm a patient man, no biggie, but I'll let y'all know what they say.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/10/2014 12:42:01 PM EDT
[#11]
Please send me an email directly to [email protected] . We will be more than happy to remedy this issue for any one experiencing it.
Thanks, Cody Adams Arms Customer Service |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/14/2014 8:58:23 PM EDT
[#12]
Hi Cody from Adams Arms, I can't seem to send any email to that email address you posted. I would like to see if there is a way to keep the ejection port cover harder to open on my AA EVO upper I bought from Midway. Love the way it shoots and how clean the upper is after a day at the range!! The port cover is not a big deal to me but if there is a simple fix I can do it would be nice!
Thanks alot. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/15/2014 8:21:54 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Please send me an email directly to [email protected] . We will be more than happy to remedy this issue for any one experiencing it. Thanks, Cody Adams Arms Customer Service Thanks Cody, as soon as I'm back I'll be sending in my upper. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2014 6:18:01 AM EDT
[#14]
As far as an actually fix, i would imagine you would have to replace the upper receiver. but when i experienced this i found that it was the carrier popping the EPC open, and i solved the issue by polishing down the back of the EPC detent housing, until the carrier could no longer pop it open. then i blacked the raw metal and it's been functioning fine.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/8/2014 11:49:01 PM EDT
[#15]
Cody at AA got back and wants me to send the upper back for replacement.
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
