[ARCHIVED THREAD] - bolt catch problem

Posted: 5/31/2014 2:59:45 PM EDT

I have an issue with two new PSA pre-assembled lowers in that the bolt catch will not engage either manually via charging handle with an empty mag or under live fire with the last round holding it open. I also noticed it takes two hands to apply enough pressure to release the bolt when a mag is loaded or several palm strikes. I also checked to ensure that the bolt catch tip is properly contacting the mag follower and indeed it does. The bolt catch moves freely when a mag is removed but it is very stiff/binding with an empty mag inserted. Any ideas?

Posted: 5/31/2014 4:00:45 PM EDT

[#1]

Sounds like the bolt catch itself is out of spec dimensionally in some way. I would contact PSA via email or here on there industry page and see if they can resolve the issue for you.

Posted: 5/31/2014 4:14:55 PM EDT

[#2]

I'll contact them about a new bolt catch. After trying different mags, It seems 20 round Pmags are consistently a problem.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - bolt catch problem

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