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Posted: 3/28/2010 6:48:49 PM EDT
I have a stag arms model 1. The rear takedown pin cannot be pushed through by just pressing it. i have to get a punch. Its been like that since the day i got it. 
Is there anyway i can fix this? And has anyone else had this problem with Stags? Thanks |
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this is not just with a Stag that you have to use a Punch I have to do this with all of my AR's except the once where I have the YHM - EZ Pull Takedown Pin's installed than it is easier to take the Upper off. It should be this way otherwise while shooting those could come out and that would not be a good idea.
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Not that uncommon. It will work loose as time goes by... shoot it and just wait before doing anything. Here's the answer. Keep shooting it and using the punch to take out the take down pin for cleaning. Before too long you will no longer need the punch. Be glad, most people complaint about the slop in their rifles |
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Needing a tool (punch) to get the pins out? No good. You should be able to field dress that weapon. If it were me I would take a dowel rod and wrap a single layer of 400 grip paper on it. Lightly sand in inside of the pin holes to remove any coating that may be binding them. Then I would also lightly rub the coating down on the pins as well. Lubing the detent springs and the pins is good advice. Until they are workable I would find a way to improve them. |
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OP, if you want to sand something until the pin moves easier, sand on the pin. Then if it loosens up some as you shoot it more you can get a new pin for a couple of bucks and tighten things up again.
If its still punch-tight after the first one or two thousand rounds, then I'd think about opening up the takedown pin hole. |
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OP, if you want to sand something until the pin moves easier, sand on the pin. Then if it loosens up some as you shoot it more you can get a new pin for a couple of bucks and tighten things up again. If its still punch-tight after the first one or two thousand rounds, then I'd think about opening up the takedown pin hole. Agreed! A good general principle to follow is: "Always modify the cheapest part." |
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this is a tolerance stacking issue between the upper and lower...
i've had this problem the MOST with both Stag Lowers and CMT/Stag uppers... Colt, LMT, Sabre Defence, LT, no issues whatsoever... a tight upper to lower fit is nice, but the takedown pin shouldn't require any excessive force or tools to remove... my LT stealth fits together like a glove, but the takedown pin pops right out... the takedown pin will not walk itself out as it is held in place by a detent... |
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Leave it alone. Tight is good, like pussy. Really? I thought the term fiels strip meant strip the weapon in the field i.e. without tools. My advice, shoot it. Tight is nice. If after a thousand rounds it hasn't loosened, try automotive emerory cloth. Somewhere around 800 grit. My .02 |
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If you are field stripping a rifle in the field and you have no ammo, wtf...
Bullet tip starts the takedown pins...if your nails suck and you still can't pull it out, use the cartridge case rim like an extractor against the takedown pin. Like mentioned already, wear will make it easier over time. If your takedown pin is stiff, work it about 50 times. |
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