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3/22/2015 7:27:22 PM EDT
I just bought a Colt AR-15 A4 and am wanting to replace the grip. I removed it today and noticed a small spring in the grip that extended a little way up into the gun. I was wondering if it is necessary to get a a grip with a hole for the spring, or would it be ok to replace it without it?  Took a pic, but can't figure out how to insert..Any thoughts or comments are appreciated.
3/22/2015 7:35:55 PM EDT
[#1]
It's for the selector lever isn't it? I think grips without a hole for it will be fine, if a little harder to align, maybe?
3/22/2015 7:59:37 PM EDT
[#2]
Most if all grips I have seen have the hole. The spring is in there for the safty and there is also a detent in the hole you dont want to lose. My advice is to youtube things in the future so you have a visual unless you know someone who has experience. Its all easy stuff I just dont want you to lose or install something wrong.

Do you have a grip with no hole? Maybe I am wrong and they make one.
3/22/2015 8:19:20 PM EDT
[#3]
I've never seen an AR grip made without the hole for the spring.  It's an integral part of the firearm functioning properly.
3/22/2015 8:23:49 PM EDT
[#4]
Yup, you're definately gonna need the spring and detent, and consequently, a grip with a cavity for the spring to seat into. No safety selector without it.
3/22/2015 8:34:55 PM EDT
[#5]
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I just bought a Colt AR-15 A4 and am wanting to replace the grip. I removed it today and noticed a small spring in the grip that extended a little way up into the gun. I was wondering if it is necessary to get a a grip with a hole for the spring, or would it be ok to replace it without it?  Took a pic, but can't figure out how to insert..Any thoughts or comments are appreciated.
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do you like having a safety that works?
3/22/2015 8:39:55 PM EDT
[#6]
Checked you tube and found the spring is needed as stated..Thanks for the replies. Learn something new everyday.
3/22/2015 8:40:38 PM EDT
[#7]
I bet this happens alot I remember years ago I bought a new grip and didn't know much and the guy at the shop told me to be careful I don't bend the detent spring and I walked out of there like wtf is he talking about. Then I took it off and said Oh that thing.
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