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4/2/2026 10:09:16 PM EDT
Is there some way to seal the hole? I never use it on others. Planning on making the pistol just using charging handle for bolt operations.
Any suggestions?
4/2/2026 10:30:48 PM EDT
[#1]
I don't need therapy. I just need someone to rob me at the gas station so I can let it all out.
4/2/2026 10:42:58 PM EDT
[#2]
4/2/2026 10:50:34 PM EDT
[#3]
4/2/2026 11:34:37 PM EDT
[#4]
A few drops of JB Weld and done!
4/3/2026 12:35:10 AM EDT
[#5]
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Originally Posted By KYSPIKED:
A few drops of JB Weld and done!
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Mash in a little JB Steel Stick after a good degreasing and maybe a little roughing up - You'll have to have the slot re-machined if you ever want it again.
Disclaimer - OP is bad at knowing things, and might catch on fire.
Vet - Op MMAMA
Every other species kills off their stupid......we cater to them. -- spin-drift
Nobody ever called 911&said I just did something smart. -- TheFlynDutchman
4/3/2026 1:59:12 AM EDT
[#6]
No BHO after the last round would be a deal killer for me.  Also, I only use the charging handle one time when I start shooting and then once more when I'm done to close the bolt.  I reload using just the bolt release the entire time.  Is there a reason you are doing this?
4/3/2026 9:11:00 AM EDT
[#7]
You can simply shave off the finger on the bolt release and that would effectively make it not work on the last round while “filling” the hole. You can still use it to manually lock or release the bolt though.
4/3/2026 2:57:06 PM EDT
[#8]
Bro just buy the clevis style pin bolt catch pin. It's easy mode
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That man is a homo and a liar-TrojanMan
Hell, a Ford just breaks down on you. It doesn't fall apart AND try to kill you at the same time-Bloodsport2885
4/12/2026 11:00:30 AM EDT
[#9]
Stopped by the last yesterday Kings Pawn. They have lots of AR parts. I picked up simple bolt release and installed it. Works fine now. Thanks for the advice.
4/12/2026 11:25:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: FoxValleyTacDriver][Edited] [#10]
Never heard of anyone doing that.

I'm not sure why you wouldnt want to use it because its handy for locking the bolt back to check the chamber, and reloads are quicker and more ergonomic than pulling a side charger.

Id just install it, and if you dont want to use it, dont use it.

Edit: if you have to eliminate the BHO you could grind away the engagement surfaces on a bolt catch and install it I suppose.
4/13/2026 9:26:00 PM EDT
[#11]
I installed it Saturday night. After thinking about filling the hole the solution was to put $10 bolt hold where it's supposed to go.
Thanks.

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