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Posted: 12/15/2010 10:55:14 PM EDT

finally building an AR, 6 position stock on an LMT lower, 14.5" BBL w/pined & welded phantom flash hider, rifle length free floating quad rail fore end and low profile gas block. So I was almost done with the lower and I lost the selector detent

Oh well, At least I am getting to build one

Posted: 12/15/2010 10:58:02 PM EDT

[#1]

That sux.

Posted: 12/15/2010 10:58:27 PM EDT

[#2]

speaker magnet.

Posted: 12/15/2010 10:59:04 PM EDT

[#3]

It happens to everyone. EVERYONE!! If some one says they have never misplaced it or had one go airborne they are LYING!!!lol but congrats on the build.

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:03:26 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
speaker magnet.

Tried that, as well as moving all the furniture and Swiffering the whole area. Guess I will just need to go see if my smith has one laying around tomorrow (oh darn, I have to go to the gun shop

)

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:05:44 PM EDT

[#5]

then use a tent next time.

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:14:47 PM EDT

[#6]

that is a bummer - hope you will find it

if you can not find it IM me your address and I will send you a spare one detente pin. I have a few spare after installing some Ambi Selectors.

Let me know I be happy to help you.

.

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:16:31 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
that is a bummer - hope you will find it

if you can not find it IM me your address and I will send you a spare one detente pin. I have a few spare after installing some Ambi Selectors.

Let me know I be happy to help you.

.

thank you, if my smith does not have one laying around, I will contact you

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:17:24 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
It happens to everyone. EVERYONE!! If some one says they have never misplaced it or had one go airborne they are LYING!!!lol but congrats on the build.

I've never lost the selector detent. Not even once.

The front takedown pin detent, on the other hand, oh yeah I've had those enter hyperspace on me.

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:18:23 PM EDT

[#9]

Bushmaster sells a "frequently lost parts" kit.
Just sayin'.

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:22:25 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

It happens to everyone. EVERYONE!! If some one says they have never misplaced it or had one go airborne they are LYING!!!lol but congrats on the build.

I have assembled a dozen AR lowers and have YET to send a single part flying... EVER!!!!!

Now, a Beretta 9mm safety/de-cocker detent... that is another story.

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:39:56 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:
that is a bummer - hope you will find it

if you can not find it IM me your address and I will send you a spare one detente pin. I have a few spare after installing some Ambi Selectors.

Let me know I be happy to help you.

.

thank you, if my smith does not have one laying around, I will contact you

yep just let me know. I Already took the part out and put into an envelope.

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:41:21 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
finally building an AR, 6 position stock on an LMT lower, 14.5" BBL w/pined & welded phantom flash hider, rifle length free floating quad rail fore end and low profile gas block. So I was almost done with the lower and I lost the selector detent

http://i52.tinypic.com/28cimua.jpg

Oh well, At least I am getting to build one

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:42:22 PM EDT

[#13]

Lost an m16 firing pin retainer at boot. Was out of the squadbay for several hours, acted like nothing was wrong (didn't say a word) and I waited until i was on firewatch that night to shine a light under the racks..

BINGO!

Found it.

*WHEW*

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:43:29 PM EDT

[#14]

If you're on carpet, get out a lint roller and goto town.

No kidding, I've recovered several detent springs and screws for eyeglasses by using that.
Best of luck to ya.
-SS

Posted: 12/15/2010 11:46:04 PM EDT

[#15]

It's in your pocket.

-3D

Posted: 12/16/2010 3:14:27 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
that is a bummer - hope you will find it

if you can not find it IM me your address and I will send you a spare one detente pin. I have a few spare after installing some Ambi Selectors.

Let me know I be happy to help you.

.

thank you, if my smith does not have one laying around, I will contact you

yep just let me know. I Already took the part out and put into an envelope.

Thanks for the offer, but he had one plus he gave me a bunch of misc, detents and springs. Thank you again though

Posted: 12/16/2010 4:26:57 PM EDT

[#17]

You'll find it in two weeks right in the middle of the room.

Posted: 12/16/2010 4:28:41 PM EDT

[#18]

As an FYI.... A pen spring will work for a couple years as the selector spring until you swap out your pistol grip and remember to replace it.

Posted: 12/16/2010 4:30:38 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

Quoted:
speaker magnet.

Tried that, as well as moving all the furniture and Swiffering the whole area. Guess I will just need to go see if my smith has one laying around tomorrow (oh darn, I have to go to the gun shop

)

Order one from brownell's. You'll find the one you lost five minutes after you finalize your order. I know from experience.

Posted: 12/16/2010 4:31:17 PM EDT

[#20]

I keep at least three spares on hand at all times so far my record is two lost in one night and yes I'm a certified DOD armorer.

Posted: 12/16/2010 4:32:48 PM EDT

[#21]

Sift through your cat's litter box for the next couple days.

Posted: 12/16/2010 4:33:35 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:

Quoted:
speaker magnet.

Tried that, as well as moving all the furniture and Swiffering the whole area. Guess I will just need to go see if my smith has one laying around tomorrow (oh darn, I have to go to the gun shop

)

The only selector detents I've seen have been brass (magnet won't pick it up).

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