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Posted: 1/25/2021 5:29:20 PM EDT
[#1]
Quoted: hi, does anyone have any extra bolt catch pins? i crushed mine trying to squeeze it in. i was in a rush and forgot to lube it well first. thanks in advance! |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 5:38:47 PM EDT
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i thought they would be firearm specific, but i'll check it out. thanks! would you happen to know what size i would need?
edit: 3/32" x 1/2" (2.38 x 12.70 mm) |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 5:46:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2021 6:34:50 PM EDT
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Check with Damage Industries. They ship a lot of small parts, free of charge for shipping.
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Posted: 1/25/2021 7:24:44 PM EDT
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I don't think lack of lubrication was your issue.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but were you using pliers to try to install it ? The terms 'squeezed' and 'crushed' makes me think so. No need to squeeze them, roll pins are supposed to be driven in with a punch, and little ones like the bolt catch pin can be a bugger without the right punch. People do make roll pin starting punches, made just for that little sucker. They have a hole on the end to keep the roll pin in place, and in line, and a flat side to clear the receiver. Just don't buy the cheapest one you can find, as the cheap ones, like Wheeler (Midway USA's house brand, made in cha-cha-china) suck. |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 8:38:39 PM EDT
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thanks everyone for all your suggestions!
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Posted: 1/25/2021 10:56:52 PM EDT
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I either pinch down the leading edge of roll pins, or grind/sand a chamfer, to get them to start easier.
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Posted: 1/26/2021 1:03:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I either pinch down the leading edge of roll pins, or grind/sand a chamfer, to get them to start easier. Same |
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Posted: 1/26/2021 6:40:24 PM EDT
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I'll send you a couple. PM me your address.
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Posted: 1/27/2021 12:02:57 PM EDT
[#10]
You should try a coil/spiral pin. They are MUCH easier to install
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Posted: 1/27/2021 12:36:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You should try a coil/spiral pin. They are MUCH easier to install This. Coil pins are best pins. |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 2:44:42 PM EDT
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thanks everyone! i ended up ordering some coil springs off of ebay.
all the best! |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 3:48:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll send you a couple. PM me your address. Good on ya! |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 8:42:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't think lack of lubrication was your issue. Correct me if I'm wrong, but were you using pliers to try to install it ? The terms 'squeezed' and 'crushed' makes me think so. No need to squeeze them, roll pins are supposed to be driven in with a punch, and little ones like the bolt catch pin can be a bugger without the right punch. People do make roll pin starting punches, made just for that little sucker. They have a hole on the end to keep the roll pin in place, and in line, and a flat side to clear the receiver. Just don't buy the cheapest one you can find, as the cheap ones, like Wheeler (Midway USA's house brand, made in cha-cha-china) suck. Actually using pliers to squeeze in the roll pins is much faster, easier and less likely to damage the pin or mar the receiver than using the traditional roll pin starter punch and roll pin punch, if using the right pliers..Knippex smooth jaw. Just did 2 yesterday. |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 5:39:17 PM EDT
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By squeezing one end together to get it to start easier, you just reduced the holding power of the roll pin.
To each there own.... |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 9:52:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: By squeezing one end together to get it to start easier, you just reduced the holding power of the roll pin. To each there own.... Seriously??? Now where is that roll eyes emoji...... |
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Posted: 2/7/2021 12:41:34 AM EDT
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white oak armenate has em
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Posted: 2/7/2021 3:32:32 PM EDT
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Primary Arms has FN bolt catch pins $0.99 each.
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Posted: 2/8/2021 8:43:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Seriously??? Now where is that roll eyes emoji...... I am sorry that you don't understand the dynamics of how press fits work.... |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 8:51:45 PM EDT
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This is the best, most fail proof method I've seen for putting in Bolt Catch pins. Maybe ever.
"Easy Installation of A Bolt Catch Pin" https://youtu.be/8-6YW81-T4o Also, if you have a Fastenal in your town, they'll hook you up. Of course you'll end up with a small bag of 10 or so of whatever you get, but it's cheap. I've gotten replacement handguard screws from them and they'll match thread pitch, size, etc. |
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