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Posted: 12/2/2018 7:17:21 PM EDT
Thought I would try a Smith Wesson upper parts kit from Cabelas.
This is a botton view of the port door. Talk about a bow. 
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Posted: 12/2/2018 7:42:33 PM EDT
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It's not out of spec it's just bent. Port covers are basically a piece of formed sheet-metal. Easy to bend until the pin is in it.
I've had a few come this way, it should bend back fairly easily. |
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Posted: 12/2/2018 7:52:09 PM EDT
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Ive never had any luck at bending a port door back in shape. There is always some warp left.
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Posted: 12/2/2018 7:57:47 PM EDT
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It's not out of spec it's just bent. Port covers are basically a piece of formed sheet-metal. Easy to bend until the pin is in it. I've had a few come this way, it should bend back fairly easily. |
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Posted: 12/2/2018 9:23:48 PM EDT
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Um. The pin will straighten it out...
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Posted: 12/2/2018 9:45:37 PM EDT
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I have had to adjust almost every one I have ever got some. None that bad though but they do seem to tweak back in align pretty easy.
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Posted: 12/2/2018 10:14:03 PM EDT
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I have had worse. Put the pin in it, you should be just fine.
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Posted: 12/5/2018 11:58:26 AM EDT
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Also have had some bent ones. Just bend it back the best you can and install it.
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Posted: 12/5/2018 12:34:09 PM EDT
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Not uncommon for them to arrive that way. Just put it on and go shooting.
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Posted: 12/5/2018 1:13:55 PM EDT
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I dont run port covers anymore
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Posted: 12/5/2018 2:00:58 PM EDT
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I dont run port covers anymore They really are pointless for people that aren't in a sandstorm. Even for the ones that are, I think the need for the ejection port cover is probably overstated. 
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Posted: 12/5/2018 2:03:43 PM EDT
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Blasphemer! They really are pointless for people that aren't in a sandstorm. Even for the ones that are I think the need for the ejection port cover is probably not needed. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I dont run port covers anymore They really are pointless for people that aren't in a sandstorm. Even for the ones that are I think the need for the ejection port cover is probably not needed. 
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Posted: 12/5/2018 2:07:21 PM EDT
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That's like not running fender flares on your 4x4! 
Though I guess a lot of guys would think that whole post was a typo. 
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Posted: 12/5/2018 2:14:58 PM EDT
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Blasphemer! They really are pointless for people that aren't in a sandstorm. Even for the ones that are, I think the need for the ejection port cover is probably overstated. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I dont run port covers anymore They really are pointless for people that aren't in a sandstorm. Even for the ones that are, I think the need for the ejection port cover is probably overstated. |
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Posted: 12/5/2018 3:08:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hey! You quoted me before I fixed my typos.
Though I guess a lot of guys would think that whole post was a typo.
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Posted: 12/9/2018 4:20:34 AM EDT
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1 I've built about 20 or 30 uppers and never had to bend a port door.
2 I won't be buying any more S&W parts after the LPK I bought. I paid about $80 at sportsman's Warehouse. I bought it because I didn't want to wait for it to come in the mail. The bolt stop roll pin was over sized, no way it would go it, luckily I had a spare. Then later I found out the fire control group was recalled. I took the opportunity to put in a drop in trigger. |
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Posted: 12/9/2018 10:44:38 AM EDT
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1 I've built about 20 or 30 uppers and never had to bend a port door. 2 I won't be buying any more S&W parts after the LPK I bought. I paid about $80 at sportsman's Warehouse. I bought it because I didn't want to wait for it to come in the mail. The bolt stop roll pin was over sized, no way it would go it, luckily I had a spare. Then later I found out the fire control group was recalled. I took the opportunity to put in a drop in trigger. On top of that, there was THIS recall. Eta: and $80!!?? Ouch. |
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