[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Selector sticks out

Posted: 3/4/2004 10:06:05 AM EDT

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This is my first lower build. I am using a Eagle lower and Model 1 parts. It all went together smooth except the selector switch is sticking out too far(see pic). I took it apart and back together a couple of times. The switch functions fine. It sticks out twice as far as my Colt and comes out on the other side flush with the reciever. What's my disfunction. Bad selector switch?

Posted: 3/4/2004 10:14:25 AM EDT

[#1]

Are you sure the detent is catching in the right place? Pull it and check you selector lever/ safety and see what it looks like. Ensure the groove is there. Have you pulled the pistol grip, pushed it in, and reinstalled the grip?

Good pic, it makes it much easier to see what you mean.

Posted: 3/4/2004 11:06:26 AM EDT

[#2]

Take the pistol grip off and measure the location of the detent hole. Compare it to the blue print.

If that is ok, take the selector off you other rifle and compare to this new one.

However, that pic seems ok... better than having the selector wear on the exterior surface of the forging.

Posted: 3/4/2004 11:06:36 AM EDT

[#3]

Either the groove in the selector is out or the hole the selector detent rides in is out. The hole should be dead center at six oclock. Possibility that the lower is thinner but that is an easy check.

Posted: 3/4/2004 11:22:16 AM EDT

[#4]

Thanks for the help guys. I took it apart again and checked the detent hole. It is exactly 6'oclock centered. Looked at the groove the detent rides in and you could see that the detent had scratched in the groove. I guess that the selector groove being out of spec is the problem.

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