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Posted: 5/29/2013 1:00:03 PM EDT
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In the middle of my first build and was just wondering if anyone has any clever solutions for protecting the bolt catch and/or lower receiver from an accidental hammer strike while the upper is unhinged.
I haven’t purchased a BCG yet and can’t resist playing around with my work-in-progress. Thought maybe there was some way I might keep something wedged in the trigger well that would absorb the blow. |
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In the middle of my first build and was just wondering if anyone has any clever solutions for protecting the bolt catch and/or lower receiver from an accidental hammer strike while the upper is unhinged. I haven’t purchased a BCG yet and can’t resist playing around with my work-in-progress. Thought maybe there was some way I might keep something wedged in the trigger well that would absorb the blow. Well I put painters tape on my lowers, and I use the long handle roll pin punch holders to start the pin, then put a small punch in from the backside to keep it lined up and tap it in with a grace roll pin punch. |
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I just flip my vise jaws around so that they are flat, mine like most are somewhat knurled. Then like shooter I tape the lower and get the pin started
with a roll pin stater punch, you could use a needle nose or even regular pliers to hold it there. Then I use the vise jaws like a press to drive the pin home. Piece of cake! 
JJ |
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Quoted:
In the middle of my first build and was just wondering if anyone has any clever solutions for protecting the bolt catch and/or lower receiver from an accidental hammer strike while the upper is unhinged. I haven’t purchased a BCG yet and can’t resist playing around with my work-in-progress. Thought maybe there was some way I might keep something wedged in the trigger well that would absorb the blow. Try keeping the safety on.  There is no need to fire the weapon in this matter unless you're testing the disconnector and hammer catch, or testing trigger weight. When that is done, your thumb can take the force of these specific needs.
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