detent

[drking2]

Does anyone have a couple of takedown detents and maybe a spring? I have managed to launch the four I have across the room

Please pm me. I am in reisterstown

 

[pwoolford]

Does anyone have a couple of takedown detents and maybe a spring? I have managed to launch the four I have across the room

Please pm me. I am in reisterstown

If you feel like driving to White Marsh I have a few.

 

[K31]

Am I the only one who thought that the OP wanted equipment to go to decampground, from the title.

 

[marko12]

Get a large marine magnet.


Ask me how I know this will help.

 

[outrider58]

Does anyone have a couple of takedown detents and maybe a spring? I have managed to launch the four I have across the room

Please pm me. I am in reisterstown

4? That's a pretty shallow learning curve!

 

[outrider58]

Am I the only one who thought that the OP wanted equipment to go to decampground, from the title.

I thought he was talking about getting along with the French.

 

[Robert1955]

4? That's a pretty shallow learning curve!

He has not got one in yet............ Still time to add a few more to the carpet

 

[silanehead]

Get a large marine magnet.


Ask me how I know this will help.

A good strong magnet is a great tool.
I've actually found a pin or a spring that I lost several builds back.

 

[Russ D]

I've got a few in Manchester.

 

[NateIU10]

If you're ever down this way we have them.

 

[Kagetsu]

What's a takedown detent spring? And... is it a good idea to always have more than four on hand?

 

[navyis2]

What's a takedown detent spring? And... is it a good idea to always have more than four on hand?

It's the spring for the detent that keeps the pins in place on an AR. I always recommend assembly in a plastic bag for that part. It'll catch them if you launch one.

 

[deesly1]

Easiest way to put those detent and springs on is to use a clevis Pin. they can be purchased from home depot!

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-1-4-in-x-2-in-Zinc-Plated-Universal-Clevis-Pin-88008/202210286

 

[lsw]

I lost one when I was assembling a lower a few months ago and made a "temporary" one out of a piece of coat hanger. Its still working OK!

 

[Lou45]

4? That's a pretty shallow learning curve!

I lost one when I was assembling a lower a few months ago and made a "temporary" one out of a piece of coat hanger. Its still working OK!

Coat hangers (wire type) are a multitool almost as useful as duct tape. To name just a few:

hanging up coats,
making AR detents,
welding rod (in a pinch),
major heat source by repeatedly bending it in one spot to start a fire on dry paper or burn a friend's plumber crack ass (don't ask me how I know 'bout that one),
a crude but effective abortion tool,
etc.

 

[Reptile]

I have several in my workshop...where exactly I can't say...last seen flying toward points unknown. Guess I'll try the magnet idea.

 

[BossmanPJ]

I found that when I built my first lower to put a large box in front of the lower for them to fly into. Then I discovered a clever way to put them in with a plastic punch that doesn't let them fly away. I have a few spares if you are ever in Cecil county.

 

[clarksvegas]

I'm surprised they don't sell 'oops' kits with more flying parts.

 

[hodgepodge]

I'm surprised they don't sell 'oops' kits with more flying parts.

http://www.andersonrifles.com/product/oops-kit-2/

 

[outrider58]

Who couldn't use more détente?