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Posted: 6/18/2018 11:37:46 AM EDT
I am having trouble finding a reliable cam retaining pin. The ones I buy are too "open." See pic below. Or, suggestions on how to close this a bit. I cannot reliably fit this into the bolt carrier. Open to suggestions if I am doing this wrong. I insert sideways (the open ends toward the front and rear of the carrier.
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Posted: 6/18/2018 3:06:35 PM EDT
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Brownells sells the old-style one piece firing pin retaining pin.
I have the same issue with damaged pins from unshrouded firing pin type carriers. |
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Posted: 7/28/2018 5:37:58 PM EDT
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any other thoughts ?
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Posted: 7/28/2018 5:38:43 PM EDT
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any other thoughts ?
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Posted: 7/30/2018 10:55:21 AM EDT
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I only buy the Colt retaining pins, but sometimes they are more spread apart and sometimes they aren't.
I've never had any issues installing them into the carrier, and I always install them with a twisting motion FWIW. |
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Posted: 7/30/2018 11:35:46 AM EDT
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I always install them with a twisting motion FWIW. 
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Posted: 7/30/2018 11:56:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what she keeps asking me to do, but I am not a yoga master. 
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Posted: 7/30/2018 12:40:14 PM EDT
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When I have a pin like that I just use a pick tool to assist with the install by compressing from the rear of the BCG. When trying this method make sure to place the strait leg of the pin towards the front of the carrier.
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Posted: 7/30/2018 3:13:55 PM EDT
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When I have a pin like that I just use a pick tool to assist with the install by compressing from the rear of the BCG. When trying this method make sure to place the strait leg of the pin towards the front of the carrier. I have found that with some, if I insert horizontally, it just works. The next one I try, and it opens up during the "passage" and does not make it together. I was thinking of some needle nose pliers to keep together, but I like your suggestion. Thanks. |
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