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Posted: 1/1/2016 10:21:54 PM EDT
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So this may be a ridiculous question, but it's twofold. First, two of my Edgewater caps are not fully out, whereas one has the proper full extension with springy recoil. I want to fix the two I have that are not normal, as I would really like to use these in rifles (even though I won't shoot the early ones very often). I have tried several tricks to get them to work, and I can't get the blasted roll pin out of the side to remove the cap. I've seen the diagrams on what should be in there, and have priced out replacement via Numrich as needed, but can't figure out what in the world would make this work. Needlenosed pliers are too big to get a good grip and the hemostats from the hospital don't provide enough pressure. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Secondly, are these ok to fire in their current condition? I don't plan to, but am wondering if this would bring it back to basically a "standard buffer" or if it would dramatically increase the likelihood of the end caps fracturing due to the bolt carrier slamming into the Edgewater cap. Now that I found the 602 barrel assembly, I REALLY want to have the buffers ready so that I can maybe someday show you guys a picture of a completely finished 602. I know it's still a dream, but at least now there is only ONE piece standing in my way!!!! Just gotta find that elusive upper receiver, which I KNOW is out there. I also wanna say thanks to the membership for all the help, and for actually helping several others through me as well. Several members have contacted me to offer parts or point me in the right direction, and as such I've done my best to ensure that I can pay it forward as well. v/r, Jon |
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Jon;
My best GUESS, is that you would drive the roll pin INWARD rather than trying to pull it out. It then SHOULD fall into the hollow body of the buffer tube, and you could then remove the cap. As far as the cap being "springy" on the buffer, it should not have any spring to it. It should just move up and down easily when you pull or push on it. Also, if you hold the cap in the extended position and shake the buffer, you should be able to hear the disk springs in it moving back and forth. It sounds like you might gave TWO "normal" ones, and one with an incorrect spring in it. This photo should help. Tom 
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