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8/11/2009 3:04:40 PM EDT
i just got an air force .22 conversion.
i want to use it in my colt a3 tactical.
when the unit is inserted and the rifle assembled, and i pullback the charging handle, the bolt body sticks to the rear.
its is definitely hanging up on something: maybe the hammer?
if i pop the  upper retaining pin and slightly separate the upper from the lower, the bolt moves forward.
any ideas?
do i need a full auto hammer?
your help is greatly appreciated !
8/11/2009 3:33:38 PM EDT
[#1]
What does your hammer look like,  pick your hammer and let us know the one you have.
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Hammer Pics
8/11/2009 3:48:57 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
What does your hammer look like,  pick your hammer and let us know the one you have.
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Hammer Pics


the closest is : Sporter - .170
8/11/2009 3:53:09 PM EDT
[#3]
You need a hammer that has a smooth face ( no notch cut)
The AR-15 (Early) - .155 has the smooth face
Does your lower use the large pins or the smaller .155 pins ?
8/11/2009 4:01:13 PM EDT
[#4]
looks like the rear is 0.248.
the front has screw into a blind pin.
8/11/2009 4:04:32 PM EDT
[#5]
The hammer and trigger pins not the take down pins
8/11/2009 4:18:30 PM EDT
[#6]
sorry new to this.
ma caliper is in mm. looks to be ~4.1mm.
best i can do.
its a colt a-3 tactical leo.
8/11/2009 4:25:03 PM EDT
[#7]
looks like the 6721 takes the large pin .172-173" triggers.
8/11/2009 4:28:43 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
sorry new to this.
ma caliper is in mm. looks to be ~4.1mm.
best i can do.
its a colt a-3 tactical leo.

take a good reading with your caliper and use this to convert mm to inches.


mm to inches tool

8/11/2009 4:32:53 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
looks like the 6721 takes the large pin .172-173" triggers.

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ahhh a 6721, now you tell me the secret number
You will need to find a hammer with the smooth face and large pin hole.
If you do find a full auto hammer you can cut the tail off to make it a legal semi hammer.

8/11/2009 4:35:00 PM EDT
[#10]
thanks for the info!
me->
can i get a full auto hammer with the .172 hole?
8/11/2009 5:04:00 PM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
thanks for the info!
me->
can i get a full auto hammer with the .172 hole?

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I dont know!  I have never looked for one
But if there is a smooth face hammer with the large hole, I'm sure
someone on the forums will know.

8/11/2009 5:46:54 PM EDT
[#12]
Midway has a JP Speed Hammer.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=626706

Do Not put any Full Auto Parts in Your AR-15... If that was ever a thought.....
Added, I read the whole thing about cutting the tail off to make it legal ..........

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