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2/1/2003 6:11:18 PM EDT
I got one of Colt's Off Set Front Pivot Screw today. I have a large hole lower and wanted to put a small hole upper on. This dang screw was the hardest thing to install. I finally did it with a little help from a rubber mallet. I don't believe I will ever do this again.When I take this upper off, it's staying off and the original Colt upper will go on. PAT.  
2/1/2003 6:19:43 PM EDT
[#1]
Ouch!! You should not have to use a rubber mallet to use these things. Mine go in just fine. You have to remember that it is offset and it takes a little twist to get it in. Be careful when using a mallet on this part, the metal gets kind of thin up at the pivot pin holes.
2/1/2003 6:40:13 PM EDT
[#2]
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Ouch!! You should not have to use a rubber mallet to use these things. Mine go in just fine. You have to remember that it is offset and it takes a little twist to get it in. Be careful when using a mallet on this part, the metal gets kind of thin up at the pivot pin holes.
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Rebel is right, it's not perfectly round...it almost looks like a cam.  Make sure you didn't damage the lower.
2/2/2003 8:05:55 AM EDT
[#3]
it is a camed off set screw, mallet!! ouch
2/2/2003 11:03:37 AM EDT
[#4]
Put the hammer down and step away from the weapon!
2/2/2003 11:12:55 AM EDT
[#5]
PJC7250,

LMK if you want sell the offset front pivot screw.

Booker
2/4/2003 4:54:18 PM EDT
[#6]
I used a very small rubber mallet and gently tapped the screw into place. It works fine, with no damage. PAT.
2/5/2003 1:03:12 PM EDT
[#7]
It should not require any force to install the offset screw.  I have four large hole Colt AR lowers with small hole uppers installed using offset screws.  The only problem I have ever had is the nut shooting loose if you don't stick it down with locktite or something.  Watch-Six
2/6/2003 3:03:01 AM EDT
[#8]
When using these offset pins, do the tops of both the big and small holes pretty much line up, or do you need to use a screwdriver to turn the pin after it's installed,in order to snug the two receivers together?
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