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7/7/2009 10:25:37 PM EDT
ok, don't know how or even if its possible.  I went to the range and when I removed my ar from my bag there was a spring in there.  I am almost certain it is the takedown detent spring because I bent it when I took the stock off.  The spring went back in when I put every thing together.  I shot the gun several times between removing and returning the spring and when I found it.  How could this happen?  If the spring wasn't bent and thereby allowing me to identify it I would think someone is messing with me.  I consider myself proficient with a rifle but a novice with an AR.  Any thoughts on this is greatly appreciated!

Brian
7/7/2009 10:28:51 PM EDT
[#1]
.... Does your safety act normal?
7/7/2009 10:29:50 PM EDT
[#2]
yea, everything runs with no hiccups
7/8/2009 3:26:54 AM EDT
[#3]
How about the detent for the buffer?
7/8/2009 4:59:05 AM EDT
[#4]
Picture of the spring please.... That will make it easy.
7/8/2009 5:50:09 AM EDT
[#5]
I think I know where that spring is from
When your AR is put away it gets lonely and wants to have a family so
it may be multiplying at a slow pace and that spring is just the begining, thats what I tell my wife

7/8/2009 5:54:48 AM EDT
[#6]
Ahhh... It's a Fetus!... Don't remove it! That would be an "abortion"!!!
7/8/2009 8:17:34 PM EDT
[#7]
ok so I took it down and examined more and it HAS to be the buffer retaining spring, seeing as how the retainer will not stay up.  To show my ignorance, how is the spring replaced or accessed?  Do I have to remove the stock first?  and HOW IN THE WORLD did it come out?!?!?!

THANKS!
7/8/2009 8:21:14 PM EDT
[#8]
I'm going to wager your buffer tube is installed incorrectly.





(Not a real wager... Don't try to collect if I'm wrong.)
7/8/2009 8:39:51 PM EDT
[#9]



Quoted:


ok so I took it down and examined more and it HAS to be the buffer retaining spring, seeing as how the retainer will not stay up.  To show my ignorance, how is the spring replaced or accessed?  Do I have to remove the stock first?  and HOW IN THE WORLD did it come out?!?!?!



THANKS!
Unscrew the buffer tube a few turns to allow the retainer to pop out of the hole.



Carbine tubes will require a spanner wrench.





 
7/8/2009 8:55:03 PM EDT
[#10]
ok thanks!  I replaced the plate with one I could use a tactical sling so there is a high likely hood that I did something wrong.  I'm just amazed the spring is just now showing up.

Thanks to all who gave informative responses!  Thats what makes this site great!
7/8/2009 8:56:12 PM EDT
[#11]
Look around in the build it yourself section... Treat this just like assembling the lower the first time.
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