So, for my 601 lower, I'm going to get the lower parts kit in the next few days. The selector will have a notch in it. I'm curious as to whether anyone has successfully covered it up. I'm thinking JB weld and some gray paint as a temporary fix, since I lack the funds to buy a different selector. I'm also thinking of trying to drill a shallow hole in the middle of the selector and takedown pin to replicate the 601 pins. I think I'm a bit too inexperienced and cowardly to attempt this though. I'm just curious as to what you guys do to fake period correct parts on the cheap! Thanks for your advice.



-C.C.

from personal experience, those lower parts so VERY heat treated.  i tried using a carbide drill bit on a buddy's drill press and couldn't make a dent.  on the safety, there's plenty of places that sell them without the notch for about $9 or $10, just buy it.  you'll be much happier.  on the small parts, get them from heatnbeat.  he does a great job at a fair price.

Contact heatnbeat, he will fix you up.

Check out this thread:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=123&t=438302

Cool. I'll just install the thing after doing the naval jelly trick for now. Later on I can swap out parts when I have more money.

DEFINATLY HEATNBEAT!!!!!!! Great stuff,you WILL be VERRRY happy.

Some of Heat n beat's pins. Go ahead, spend the money. Scrimp on generic twinkies!