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Posted: 5/22/2004 8:35:14 PM EDT

Hello Y'all

I was assembling a Stag Arms Lower with a model 1 lower parts kit and when I was installint the selector detent I got it wedged in there and it won'r move. Then I tried to wiggle the selector to get the detent to move and it feels real rough. I think the detent is wedged in and the spring isn't pushing it at all.

Looking back I should have sanded the detent down or cleaned the hole for the detent in the receiver with a file.

What should now?

Should I remove it? If so how do I do that?

Thanks in advance for advice. I am just building the lower now so no pics

Posted: 5/22/2004 9:31:52 PM EDT

[#1]

Lube it up and see if you can get it out. It sounds as if you have a bit of flashing still in there. Once you get it out, make sure it is free from any burrs or debris. Take a drill bit and twist it by HAND to ensure it is free from junk.

Posted: 5/22/2004 9:56:44 PM EDT

[#2]

i had the exact same probhei also took a rubber hammer and hit above the safety selector

just work with it once out i used a dremel and sanded it down some
works fine nowhe
haven't had a problem yet shot about 200rds or more

hope u get it fixed

Posted: 5/23/2004 11:49:05 AM EDT

[#3]

I had the same prob with my RRA lower and parts kit. Mine would not come out! COuldn't turn the selector, couldn't wiggle the detent out, nothing! I tried lubing it, heating it, freezing it, everything. Finally with the pistol grip and spring removed I used a hammer and punch to forcably remove the selector which in turn freed the detent. Be mindful though as if you have to resort to this the detent will come flying out, so you may want to cover the hole with a sandwhich bag or something as to not loose the detent. But I would try the lube first. Upon reassembly obviously be sure to lightly sand the detent and ream the passage. A drop of CLP or something probably wouldn't hurt either!

-Hershey

Posted: 5/23/2004 12:05:25 PM EDT

[#4]

I too had this problem, but after I wiggled the selector while hittinh my grip with my hand it slowly, but surely came out. Lube it up!

Posted: 5/23/2004 8:14:29 PM EDT

[#5]

One hint, if you feel the need to modify something, file something down a little bit, modify the cheapest parts first!

Posted: 5/24/2004 8:56:22 PM EDT

[#6]

There is a lip, or reduced diameter section in the upper part of the selector detent hole the purpose of which is to retain the detent when the selector is removed. Do not drill that out. Just get the hole clean.

Posted: 5/25/2004 10:28:31 AM EDT

[#7]

I had this problem once. I wacked it with a plastic mallet and it worked great after that.

C_M

Posted: 5/25/2004 6:29:00 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
I had this problem once. I wacked it with a plastic mallet and it worked great after that. C_M

That works with a lot of things.

Posted: 5/25/2004 6:38:44 PM EDT

[#9]

Non-marring rubber mallet works great but, as others have stated, try lubing with a good lube or penetrating lube first. You can always try laying the assembly in the freezer for 30 minutes or longer if needed ......... works great for getting a freshly cured bedding job to release also. Just go slowly and look at what you are doing from all angles.

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