[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Firing Pin Retainer

Posted: 1/2/2005 3:51:59 PM EDT

One of the prongs on my firing pin retainer (on my AR15 Bushmaster 16") is slightly bent. Hard to push it back in. I can see where it took a hit and bent it. I have about 300rds through it.
I didn't notice it at 200rds so I think it happened after that.
Is this normal? Should I replace it or wait to see if it gets worse.

Thanks for your help!

Posted: 1/2/2005 3:53:01 PM EDT

[#1]

they cost .10cents. get a dozen of them and be done with it

Posted: 1/2/2005 3:55:22 PM EDT

[#2]

I ran mine like that for a very long time. But it sure does suck not being able to go shooting because of a stupid pin being broke. Go ahead and get a few for back up. It won't break the bank.

Posted: 1/2/2005 4:18:12 PM EDT

[#3]

Order a dozen from Brownells. Then you wont have to worry about breaking one.

Posted: 1/2/2005 4:32:52 PM EDT

[#4]

Buy a bunch as spares, but be shure that you buy actual retainer pins, not plain cotter pins from the hardware store.

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