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Posted: 2/11/2015 5:55:05 PM EDT
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Mods if this is the wrong place please move. I did a search and could not find it. so I wanted to put on a Ambi Safety on my AR. Is it hard to do ? Just asking to those of you that have built them yourselves. I am not say on this platform so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Not hard at all. Remove grip, so the safety detent and spring comes out then slide the safety out. Then put the new ambi safety on, and replace detent and spring when reinstalling grip.
Search Youtube and there will be video showing what you have to do. The only tools that will be needed are a flat tip screwdriver to remove grip and then maybe a torx or allen key for the safety. |
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Quoted: Not hard at all. Remove grip, so the safety detent and spring comes out then slide the safety out. Then put the new ambi safety on, and replace detent and spring when reinstalling grip. Search Youtube and there will be video showing what you have to do. The only tools that will be needed are a flat tip screwdriver to remove grip and then maybe a torx or allen key for the safety. The hardest part will be figuring out which ambi-safety to buy. I like the Rock River star safety since it is cheap. |
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I suggest you check out the BAD ASS (Battle Arms Development Ambi Safety Selector). High quality, smooth action, and is configurable as far as different lever choices. Very easy install. If you hold the rifle upside-down while switching parts, you don't have to worry about losing the spring and detent. Just make sure the spring is properly aligned with the hole in the grip during install.
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| I have the BADASS model installed on my two lowers. Fits right in, no problem. The levers are held on with little screws, just put a drop of blue threadlocker on each one and they won't come loose. BTW, the set sold through retailers has a short standard lever and a long standard lever. For most people, the long one is just right for the manipulation by the thumb, while the short lever is just right for trigger finger manipulation while staying out of the way. If you check BAD's web site, you can see other varieties of levers, with a simple phone call they will help you trade the levers the kit came with for one or two of the alternates (e.g., slim short and long). - CW |
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