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Yesterday 8:56:23 AM EDT
Getting ready for suppressor action. Problem is all my AR's are extended A2's pin & welded. How hard is it to unpin them?
They are all BCM's if that makes a difference in how hard or easy it may be.  I saw 1 video, with only a description & not any real footage. Pic of one.
Yesterday 9:03:13 AM EDT
[#1]
Some are slightly more easy than others due to the size of the pin in the hole, but either way not that big of a project.  Your not going to save the current FH or crush washer doing this, so cut into it and get on with it.
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Yesterday 9:12:13 AM EDT
[#2]
I would take a dremel or file and get the weld flat against the flash hider.
Then center punch the weld, take progressively bigger drill bits and slowly drill out the weld.
It shouldn't need much depth.
Once you get the weld drilled out enough, the pin should be able to drop out, then you're good to go.
Yesterday 10:06:09 AM EDT
[#3]
ADCO will do it for a measly $40, just throwing that out there.

Plunge cuts with an end mill has been my preferred method.

A cut off wheel on a Dremel or angle grinder has removed many if your hands are steady and you are familiar with the tools.


Depending on who did it and how they did it, once the weld is removed the pin should come out fairly easy once the weld is removed.
Yesterday 10:13:58 AM EDT
[#4]
You are also assuming the threads are concentric and in good shape after removal.   ADCO exists, Id use them if it were my rifle.
Yesterday 11:50:32 AM EDT
[#5]
Grind the weld down, remove pin. Or drill out the weld. No reason not to do it yourself.
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Yesterday 2:05:26 PM EDT
[#6]
I know ADCO does this...Shipping gun parts is now a PITA.
What about loc-tite? Would they have used that as well as the pin?
Yesterday 3:24:48 PM EDT
[#7]
You never know where people will choose to put thread-lockers . . . .
Yesterday 4:35:55 PM EDT
[#8]
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Originally Posted By fuzzy03cls:
I know ADCO does this...Shipping gun parts is now a PITA.
What about loc-tite? Would they have used that as well as the pin?
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Why? Some local issues?

I ship stuff to JT frequently with no problems other than the cost.
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Yesterday 4:40:06 PM EDT
[#9]
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Originally Posted By fuzzy03cls:
I know ADCO does this...Shipping gun parts is now a PITA.
What about loc-tite? Would they have used that as well as the pin?
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Just ship the upper, it's not a regulated part. You can just stick it in a box and send it USPS Priority.
Yesterday 7:27:13 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote History
Originally Posted By fuzzy03cls:
I know ADCO does this...Shipping gun parts is now a PITA.
What about loc-tite? Would they have used that as well as the pin?
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There wouldn't be any reason to, but people do weird things. Cross that bridge when you get to it. Nothing a torch can't take care of.
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