Warning

 

Close

Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Confirm Cancel
BCM
User Panel
bravocompany
delton
troy
JRH
midwest
VP
primaryArms
vortex
aim
skd
geissele
brownells
palmetto
silencerShop
jt
SDS
magpul
CA
fightlite
springfield
laRue
RS
GS
Hit

Faxxon
cmmg
LAPG
LAPG
primaryArms
CA
springfield
dsa
geissele
fightlite
palmetto
bravocompany
THBRD
jt
ar15com
Pro2A
blackhills
gray
silencerShop
JRH
brownells
RS
SAS
bravocompany
cmmg
tnvc
trijicon
delton
Users Online4300 Online
bravocompany missing Hydra
Page AR-15 » Build It Yourself
AR Sponsor: bravocompany
Site Notices
Site News 2024's Favorite CCW? | PSA Micro Dagger
Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Help! Bolt Catch spring and buffer
Posted: 5/3/2003 7:39:44 AM EDT
I am currently building my first AR15. I got to the bolt catch, but the spring and buffer are stuck in their little hole. Is there any way to free them?

Link Posted: 5/3/2003 11:02:13 AM EDT
[#1]
Try warming it up with a hair dryer or heat gun and use a magnet.

Hey... it might work!

Link Posted: 5/3/2003 12:02:41 PM EDT
[#2]
I took it to American Spirit Arms (right down the street) and they used a drill press. Apparently it was an out of spec buffer from Model 1.

Link Posted: 5/4/2003 4:38:16 AM EDT
[#3]
Heya,
I did this too when test fitting the parts. Any other suggestions other than drilling the pin out? It kind of makes me think there ought to be a 1mm hole on the back side of this pin to aid disassembly...

-Cabby

Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Help! Bolt Catch spring and buffer
Page AR-15 » Build It Yourself
AR Sponsor: bravocompany
Close Join Our Mail List to Stay Up To Date! Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.


By signing up you agree to our User Agreement. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win.
silencerShop
LAPG
springfield
dsa
SAS
gray
THBRD
RS
bravocompany
primaryArms
LAPG
Pro2A
cmmg
CA
ar15com
jt
blackhills
brownells
geissele
Faxxon
JRH
palmetto
fightlite
missing
AR-15 AK-47 Handgun Precision Rifles Armory Training Competitive Shooting General Outdoors Archery Hometown Industry

About AR15.COM

Become an AR15.COM Team Member

AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.

From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.

Stay Connected

AR15.COM Facebook AR15.COM Twitter AR15.COM YouTube AR15.COM Instagram
Pepperjam Verification

Newsletter

Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.

Contact Us

Advertising
[email protected]
General
[email protected]

Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.

AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.

Advertising Memberships ARFCOM Shop Gear Deals Virtual Weapon Build Discussion Forums Help Privacy DMCA About Your Privacy Choices California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out Icon   Goat Signal
** When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.
Top Top