[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Badger Tac Latch Installation Problem

Posted: 3/20/2010 3:32:59 PM EDT

I am trying to install a Badger Tac Latch on my 3 AR's. I was able to install it on my DPMS with no issues. Problem is when I tried to install it on both of my Colt AR's I bent the roll pins trying to get them in. Upon examination it appears the Colts have a slightly larger diameter roll pin than others (i.e. DPMS, etc.). My questions are these.....

1. Does anyone have any advice as to how to get these installed on a Colt charging handle?
2. Where can I obtain 2 more roll pins since I have now damaged my other two?

Thanks in advance for the help.

Posted: 3/20/2010 3:52:40 PM EDT

[#1]

Home depot/Lowes on the roll pins,

And this time before installing the pins, chuck then up in a drill to taper the lead edge of the pin so the pin drives true without binding up in the channel.

Posted: 3/20/2010 7:47:46 PM EDT

[#2]

Yup, you can usually find roll pins locally and squeezing the leading tip a little can help them go in more easily. Roll pin holders are the real way to guarantee that they go in easy though. A little lube could be your friend too.

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