Installed The Gapper > Build It Yourself

Posted: 3/8/2005 7:58:49 AM EDT

I just wanted to post that I did my first real "work" on my Bushmaster M4A3. Installing the EOTech 512 and ARMS #40 is easy since it just drops on, but I did my first working using a punch and hammer to install The Gapper on the trigger guard. Now I need to get a good set of tools and start getting deeper. How is Bushmaster's Armorer DVD?

Posted: 3/8/2005 8:24:45 AM EDT

[#1]

What'd you need the punch for?

You can install the Gapper with a screw driver by removing the grip.

Posted: 3/8/2005 8:28:41 AM EDT

[#2]

I've managed to install all my gappers by just pushing them into place....

Posted: 3/8/2005 8:28:50 AM EDT

[#3]

Didn't have one handy. I just punched out the roll pin.

Posted: 3/8/2005 8:31:23 AM EDT

[#4]

But it even tells you it just pushes in...

Posted: 3/8/2005 8:33:04 AM EDT

[#5]

Mine didn't have instructions.

Posted: 3/8/2005 8:36:47 AM EDT

[#6]

My "gapper" is an old orange earplug I stuck in there during a class.

Posted: 3/8/2005 10:15:41 AM EDT

[#7]

I just use a chunk of black foam caulking cord. Check the ground on any commercial construction site. Many of you probably step over this stuff every day.

FITTER

Posted: 3/8/2005 10:23:14 AM EDT

[#8]

I'm missing something here.

I've never seen the need for a Gapper.

Really, the "gap" filled by the Gapper has never bothered me.

Posted: 3/8/2005 10:53:57 AM EDT

[#9]

I've made 2 of them out of rubber block that my buddy gave me. He is a Glazer (installs glass) they use it for glass spacers, 1/4" drill, file, and sandpaper. Now I'm not that cheap it's just $5.00 shipping when I don't need anything else was ridiculus

Posted: 3/8/2005 11:12:56 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
I'm missing something here.

I've never seen the need for a Gapper.

Really, the "gap" filled by the Gapper has never bothered me.

Ever take a carbine class? Ever put 1000+ rounds through your AR in one range trip?

Your finger will get rubbed raw. (Of course, I'm assuming you're not wearing gloves.)

Posted: 3/8/2005 11:34:08 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I'm missing something here.

I've never seen the need for a Gapper.

Really, the "gap" filled by the Gapper has never bothered me.

Ever take a carbine class? Ever put 1000+ rounds through your AR in one range trip?
Your finger will get rubbed raw. (Of course, I'm assuming you're not wearing gloves.)

Nope and nope. I guess that pretty well explains it.

Posted: 3/8/2005 11:40:35 AM EDT

[#12]

I never understood it either until I attended my first class. That blister appeared AMAZINGLY fast.

Posted: 3/8/2005 12:25:40 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
I've managed to install all my gappers by just pushing them into place....

ditto

Posted: 3/8/2005 4:34:16 PM EDT

[#14]

My gapper's called Tango Down

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Posted: 3/9/2005 3:33:03 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
My gapper's called Tango Down .

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