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Posted: 11/1/2014 10:59:47 PM EDT
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I see the head you were punching from is already pretty mushroomed... But can you get it in any further? I'd try to flush it up at least. Not sure how you do things (maybe it's just a fluke), but fewer, sharper strikes will typically result in less peening of the pin than gently tapping over and over again in my experience. It will sometimes help break a burr free or realign things if they're off by a hair. |
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IM me your address I will send you a pin. They are readily available lots of places, but I know I have some, I'll send you one. Edit: I like to use a set of fine tip surgical foreceps to hold gas pin while I tap it in with a small mallet or hammer. You will need support under your gas block. I made my own block to use for support.
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| Sometimes the gas tube can roll over a bit and cause the other end of the hole to not line up. Do you have a punch small enough to fit inside the other end of the pin hole? You can put your punch in there and kinda push it up and down to roll that gas tube back over and get the hole to line up. |
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Because you have built hundreds of AR's and never botched a pin before?  Quoted:
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Buy a proper roll pin punch along with a new roll pin. Sorry to say, but that's a hack job It is what it is. Having the proper tools enables one to get the job done right, wouldn't you agree? |
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Quoted: It is what it is. Having the proper tools enables one to get the job done right, wouldn't you agree? Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Buy a proper roll pin punch along with a new roll pin. Sorry to say, but that's a hack job It is what it is. Having the proper tools enables one to get the job done right, wouldn't you agree? Excellent advice on having the right tools for the job.
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