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Posted: 9/12/2008 10:15:12 AM EDT
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Hello, I just was wondering how far the buffer tube is supposed to cover the buffer retaining spring... As long as the tube is holding the spring in place and not binding its movement is it GTG? I think mine is toward the stock side edge, but it is holding it in place... Should I re-install my stock? |
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If you can wiggle the detent/cap forward far enough for it to pop out from under the extension/buffer tube, you need to screw the extension in more. If not and it stays under the extension, you are good, as mentioned above. When your buffer comes springing back forward after each shot, it will whack that detent and make it push forward a little. If it can, it will clear the extension, pop up, and make things bad fast. Make sure it's not able to pop out of there. |
| It looks like it is being adequately held in place... i used a punch to try to wiggle it out, didn't appear to move... I am wondering if I should take the stock off and give it another twist... Although I would rather not because i already staked the castle nut. |
here's what mine looks like: When I had it like this, I had bolt hold-open problems (which was impossible according to many here).  The retainer is superfluous unless you're taking the rifle apart. The weapon will function just fine without one, it'll just be a pain in the ass to take apart for cleaning. |
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If you think it's already over it enough to hold it in, chances are that another turn would hit the post before it got straight up and down again. If the nut is staked aready and the post/retainer thingy seems securely under the extension, I'd go as-is. ETA: As stated above, you don't NEED it when shooting. When you open your AR up, the spring will pop the buffer out at you, though. If the retainer does come out when shooting, however, it can get in the bolt carrier and jam something up. |
A properly assembled and in-spec rifle should have no contact between the buffer and the retainer during the firing cycle. If you notice when assembling the rifle the back end of the carrier will push the buffer in just slightly, taking all pressure off the retainer. |
Something must be wrong with my ARs, then, because they have the finish worn on the tops of the retainer posts. Something hits them. Maybe the bottom of the bolt carrier? |
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