[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Takedown Detent Spring size?

Posted: 8/2/2008 9:47:56 AM EDT

Is there only one size? Or do some stocks require a smaller spring?

I'm putting on a collapsible stock (carbine buffer system) on a new lower..

The spring seems so tight, the takedown pin won't release.

The pin is new, so is the detent, with finger pressure (no stock on), if the spring is sticking out the lower by 1/4" or so, it works fine.. with the stock on.. no go.

Thanks, Dave

Posted: 8/2/2008 10:31:24 AM EDT

[#1]

One size! I've see the detents with too sharp of a point to release easily. Also, if the metal on the detent is too soft it can cause the same problem. SOME builders will cut a couple of coils off to make it easier, IMHO not a good idea..

PursuitSS

Posted: 8/3/2008 12:15:58 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks.. ok. I think I have the right spring.. it's 1 1/16" long.

I tried a new takedown pin, and a new detent. no change.

Do the stocks generally have a space in them to take up some of the extra spring preasure or something?

I'm missing something.

Posted: 8/3/2008 2:54:03 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Do the stocks generally have a space in them to take up some of the extra spring preasure or something?

No, the stock compresses the spring to where it's even with the back of the receiver.

PursuitSS

Posted: 8/3/2008 3:21:58 PM EDT

[#4]

www.biggerhammer.net/ar15/pins.html

Posted: 8/3/2008 3:57:31 PM EDT

[#5]

just had the same problem and shaved a few coils off and now im up and running

Posted: 8/3/2008 8:14:24 PM EDT

[#6]

n some advice..

I just smoothed out the 'holes' in the takedown pin.. works like a charm

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