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Posted: 2/28/2012 8:10:55 PM EDT
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Hey, just got my new PWS MK1. The mag release is rather "gritty" and sometimes gets almost stuck. It can be very hard to release a mag with my index finger. It's strange because sometimes it is fine and smooth and not a problem... It does this without a mag so it isn't a mag prob. I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling but still no luck. Not too sure whats going on. Any help?
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Hey, just got my new PWS MK1. The mag release is rather "gritty" and sometimes gets almost stuck. It can be very hard to release a mag with my index finger. It's strange because sometimes it is fine and smooth and not a problem... It does this without a mag so it isn't a mag prob. I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling but still no luck. Not too sure whats going on. Any help? Cheers It's a simple device. I'd take it apart again and look it over. Might try it without the spring to see how it fits in general without the spring load. |
| I don't think it's the spring. Really, I dunno wtf is wrong. I thought maybe it was getting a bit better but I just picked the rifle up again and gave it a try and I wasn't even able to budge it. It literally felt stuck. Tried it with my thumb (so at somewhat of a different angle) and it went in no problem. |
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I don't have another AR to test this... How tight of a fit should the mag release button be when (installed?) inserted? Is it (mag or button?) normal for it to be wiggling around? I'm not clear on the question so I'll answer all possibilities. The button on mine fits nicely in the receiver with very little "wobble" with no mag installed. It's probably a little firmer with a mag installed. Not much difference though. The mag has a little "wobble" when installed. The mag "catch tab" lies perfectly flush with the left side of the receiver. Mags drop free. I would call all of the above very normal. The threaded post is flush with the top of the button as per spec. |
| It seems as though the button may be a little bit too small... there is a little bit of play when there is no mag. I can also turn it left/right, just a little bit. It's kind of tough to explain... The problem seems to happen when my finger isn't centered on the bottom. It happens when I put force on the lower part of the button. I think the button is grinding against the lower. I put a ton of grease in there but it doesn't help. Aaargh!! |
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