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Posted: 4/30/2023 10:19:15 PM EDT
Anybody know what size the hinge base pin retaining clip is for a TWS dogleg rail gen 3? I totally boogered mine up trying to get it on and need to buy a new one, or probably a pack of them.

Also, I suppose I shouldn't fire it without the retaining clip?
Link Posted: 4/30/2023 10:49:48 PM EDT
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Thanks, I missed that on their store. Although, $8.99 shipping so I'd  still like to find out the size of the clip and just get a pack from Home Depot.
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Thanks, I missed that on their store. Although, $8.99 shipping so I'd  still like to find out the size of the clip and just get a pack from Home Depot.
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I believe they are a 5/32, but don't hold me to that.
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I believe they are a 5/32, but don't hold me to that.
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I have the mangled remains of the TWS clip so I'll take that with to Home Depot and eyeball it. Thanks again good sir.
Link Posted: 5/1/2023 10:17:59 AM EDT
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Take the pin with you to ACE where their fasteners are loose in bins and test fit them.
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Little update, I got a couple of 5/32 clips from Lowes and tried again but no joy. Turns out the rear sight block on my PSA AK74 is a little different than normal. The hinge pin was just barely through enough to show a small part of the groove that the e-clip goes into. It was not enough to actually seat the e-clip.  Messaged TWS about it and included some photos, they responded that they were aware of some PSA AK's having this issue, and are sending a modified hinge pin and a couple of e-clips.

Really impressed with TWS customer service, they were very prompt in responding and providing a solution to my issue.
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Little update, I got a couple of 5/32 clips from Lowes and tried again but no joy. Turns out the rear sight block on my PSA AK74 is a little different than normal. The hinge pin was just barely through enough to show a small part of the groove that the e-clip goes into. It was not enough to actually seat the e-clip.  Messaged TWS about it and included some photos, they responded that they were aware of some PSA AK's having this issue, and are sending a modified hinge pin and a couple of e-clips.

Really impressed with TWS customer service, they were very prompt in responding and providing a solution to my issue.
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Nice. I was actually going to suggest modding it. But they take care of their customers.
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