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10/6/2012 7:41:42 PM EDT
I just got in a new Colt ambidextrious safety for my LE6920.  It came with a small allen head bolt with thread lock on it.  It's not the small screw that holds the two pieces of the selector switch together, that screw is already installed and much smaller.  I have no idea what this bolt/screw is for.  I know how to install a selector switch but I'm holding off until I get this figured out.  Help please.
10/7/2012 6:28:24 AM EDT
[#1]
I ordered a couple of those from SAW for my rifles. If you look at both of the screws it appears that the thread length is the same. I assumed that either screw could be used, the only diffence being the head. I went with the lower profile screw that came already inserted.
10/7/2012 9:04:23 AM EDT
[#2]
Same here. I just left the extra one in the bag. Mine has been great so far
10/7/2012 3:07:48 PM EDT
[#3]
Ok then. Thanks guys.
10/8/2012 3:58:20 AM EDT
[#4]
Haven't seen one yet, but is the head diameter large enough to contain the left side selector in the receiver?  Perhaps it would allow removal of the right side selector and retention of the left side without major disassembly in the field.  Just a SSWAG.
10/8/2012 6:33:56 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Haven't seen one yet, but is the head diameter large enough to contain the left side selector in the receiver?  Perhaps it would allow removal of the right side selector and retention of the left side without major disassembly in the field.  Just a SSWAG.


That's an idea.

10/12/2012 1:07:42 PM EDT
[#6]
Elmore added the low profile screw because it's not as obtrusive as the OEM version. Either screw will work fine.
10/17/2012 6:19:06 PM EDT
[#7]
Thanks all, I used the small screw with Locktite. Worked out well.
10/24/2012 7:29:16 AM EDT
[#8]
OP post a pic of what the ambi-safety looks like...thanks.
10/24/2012 9:00:30 AM EDT
[#9]
The picture isn't the best...

10/24/2012 2:05:24 PM EDT
[#10]
Heres a picture of the safety as it comes from SAW with both the factory screw and the added lower profile screw.
11/17/2012 12:12:47 PM EDT
[#11]
I would like to grab a few of these. Could someone provide a link. I did a search on SAW website with no luck...

Thanks
11/17/2012 3:39:49 PM EDT
[#12]
They may be sold out. I don't see them listed anymore. They were listed under AR-15 parts. Give them a call.
11/17/2012 5:41:59 PM EDT
[#13]
the KAC   ambi safety is a very nivce alternative if you got to have a ambi, and cant find a colt one


I think the KAC may be a better choice actually. It comes with the right side scalloped and shorter or a full size. Or a a head to make it single sided.    No question about the quality of KAC either. Its what I use in mine
11/24/2012 5:14:02 AM EDT
[#14]
these are the safeties that are OEM on Colt Canada rifles. They work well and the OEM SHCS works fine. Although the low profile screw looks better, the SHCS works fine and isn't in the way.

Mark