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Posted: 3/20/2005 10:55:55 AM EDT
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I've got a problem with my cheapo Olympic Arms "Plinker" AR-15. I've had it for two years but have only put 250 rounds through it due to a temporary move to a gun-grabbin' state. I'm back in Michigan and have my AR back, but I've got a problem! After firing 5-6 shots, the trigger pin moves out to the right side of the rifle. If I don't knock it back into place every six shots or so, the gun will start "double firing," once upon firing the trigger and once upon releasing it. I realize that might sound nifty, but it certainly isn't safe. I bought a field repair kit last night and replaced the pin, but the replacement appears to be exactly like the original. I haven't had a chance to try out the `fix' yet, but I have a feeling it won't do much. I've noticed there is some `play' with the pin on the right side of the receiver, where the pin can wiggle up and down a bit. On the left side, there is no room for the pin to move. Is this normal, or did Olympic Arms drill the right hole too big? If so, would a `redneck fix' of Loctite be acceptable, or would that screw something up? I only bought this as a `toy' so I'm not worried about "combat reliability," but I still expect to be able to put more than six rounds down range at a time. Thanks! -James |
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You can probably fix it with an anti-walk pin or a set of them for the trigger and the hammer. The pin has like a nail head on one end and a groove that a C clip snaps into on the other side of the lower. Bushmaster sells them for $5.95: http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/lowers/we-002.asp There are other places that sell them too. Good luck. |
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Thanks for the link! I just ordered one, and I'm sure this will work out just fine! I was thinking about sending the receiver back to OlyArms under their lifetime warranty, but I'd really much rather get a quick and effective fix like this that won't require me to ship my gun away for 2-4 weeks. Thanks again! -James |
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