[ARCHIVED THREAD] - replacing bolt catch

Posted: 6/14/2011 6:06:41 PM EDT

How difficult is it to replace the bolt catch? Any special techniques. Looks like drifting the roll pin out would be a good starting point.

Posted: 6/14/2011 6:59:16 PM EDT

[#1]

Ar-15 receiver,

Tape up the sides of the receiver so you don't mar the sides with the punch, and use a long reach punch so you don't get the handle of the punch near the receiver.

Posted: 6/15/2011 3:56:59 AM EDT

[#2]

When reassembling the bolt catch use a “ slave pin” made from section of tooth pic, wooden match stick, or Q-tip shaft to hold everything together while you tap the roll pin back into place.

Posted: 6/15/2011 4:54:50 AM EDT

[#3]

Thanks for the tips. Damaged an upper with hot load and just noticed that when shells/mag were ejected through the mag well apparently the bolt catch cracked.

Posted: 6/17/2011 4:15:55 AM EDT

[#4]

I haven't had to try this trick yet, but here seems like a good place to share it-

Find a pin that fits in the roll pin's hole, a loose running fit. Now put some clay/playdoh/etc in the roll pin hole, pack it in tight. Use a small hammer and the pin to drive the clay in, this should displace the pin. Repeat as needed.

EDIT: that's not a blind hole like I thought, I'll leave the comment as it is a good trick for blind roll pins.

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