Posted: 8/7/2015 12:50:23 AM EDT
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So I finally pulled my MBT from the sale out of it's package to install in a rifle I was putting together to test some barrels out and I found what you see below.
The pin on the right came with the MBT, the one on the left is one I pulled from my parts bin to use. The left was the same size as the loose pin that came with the MBT but as you can see, the one on the right which came in the hammer is longer and thus sticks out of the side of the receiver. (Tried it in 3 receivers.) Has anyone else received anything like this? Perhaps it was meant for something else and just got placed in the package by accident? Obviously an extremely minor issue, but an issue none the less. I know my other MBT's had matching pins. 
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Originally Posted By Mike_P:
I wish.  Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Originally Posted By dukhnt:
Mike, you are installing it from the wrong side. Install from the other side and you won't have any issues.  I wish. I'm sure if the shop was open, you would call them and they would get you taken care of. I'm not even sure what that longer pin would be used for? Is a 308 Lower wider at that area? |
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Originally Posted By dukhnt:
I'm sure if the shop was open, you would call them and they would get you taken care of. I'm not even sure what that longer pin would be used for? Is a 308 Lower wider at that area? Originally Posted By dukhnt:
Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Originally Posted By dukhnt:
Mike, you are installing it from the wrong side. Install from the other side and you won't have any issues. I wish. I'm sure if the shop was open, you would call them and they would get you taken care of. I'm not even sure what that longer pin would be used for? Is a 308 Lower wider at that area? Shouldn't be. They should be the same and the trigger should work in either one. |
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Originally Posted By dukhnt:
I'm sure if the shop was open, you would call them and they would get you taken care of. I'm not even sure what that longer pin would be used for? Is a 308 Lower wider at that area? Originally Posted By dukhnt:
Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Originally Posted By dukhnt:
Mike, you are installing it from the wrong side. Install from the other side and you won't have any issues. I wish. I'm sure if the shop was open, you would call them and they would get you taken care of. I'm not even sure what that longer pin would be used for? Is a 308 Lower wider at that area? Yah know I thought that at first and looked at my Tobr but they are the same. Though some 308s (not Larue) did slightly vary if I recall correctly. I've attempted some contact a few times lately for other reasons but no replies. I think my mail is going to their spam or something. I won't even bother with this since I have extras. I was just curious if this issue popped up for others.
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He Who Draws the Longer Pin gets the VIP Tour of the Factory, guided by ML!
CONGRATS, OP! You can bring Grandpa Joe with you, but watch out for Slugworth! |
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Originally Posted By Hollywood_Shooter:
He Who Draws the Longer Pin gets the VIP Tour of the Factory, guided by ML! CONGRATS, OP! You can bring Grandpa Joe with you, but watch out for Slugworth! That'd be sweet.  impossible, but sweet.
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You have two option.
1-dremal tool 2-send it to me for proper disposal.
Oh, 64 is right. You never hear of it being too long
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So 2 pins came in the MBT packaging? One of them was longer than the other, correct?
Of the two pins, which one fits your rifle? What are the specs of your lower? |
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Originally Posted By VolvotechT5:
You have two option. 1-dremal tool 2-send it to me for proper disposal.
Oh, 64 is right. You never hear of it being too long It's probably just going to sit on my work bench for now. Shortening it with the dremel wouldn't really be worth the time or effort for something this small. |
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Originally Posted By kybluegrass78:
One of mine was short. In my Predatar the MBT trigger pin comes about half way through the hole on the right side. I know this is opposite of your problem but it is something I've noticed. I've left it alone for now. Interesting. I'm sure a majority of the pins are correct or we would have heard something right now. Mark said what, about 5,000ish sold so far? |
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Originally Posted By LUVONEGOD:
This is why I never throw away extra parts!!!!! I think the Armalite AR-10 is somewhat wider than the DPMS pattern rifles.... Exactly! While I never use mil-spec triggers, I still have a ton laying around along with their pins. Good old parts kits! |
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Originally Posted By ah64pilot:
So 2 pins came in the MBT packaging? One of them was longer than the other, correct? Of the two pins, which one fits your rifle? What are the specs of your lower? Yes, two pins are included and one was longer. Specifically the one on the right in the picture, shown next to a standard size pin. As I had said I tried the pin in 3 different lowers by various manufacturers. DPMS, Aero, and Spikes. It's long on all of them. |
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Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Exactly! While I never use mil-spec triggers, I still have a ton laying around along with their pins. Good old parts kits! Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Originally Posted By LUVONEGOD:
This is why I never throw away extra parts!!!!! I think the Armalite AR-10 is somewhat wider than the DPMS pattern rifles.... Exactly! While I never use mil-spec triggers, I still have a ton laying around along with their pins. Good old parts kits! Unfortunately, I have used up most of my leftover mil-spec FC groups building rifles for other people... I'm down to one small pin hammer, one large pin sear, and one broken large pin JP adjustable trigger. The only reason I have the trigger still is it will still fire a weapon, just won't engage the safety.... I need to buy some mil-spec spare FC parts!!!!! |
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Originally Posted By LUVONEGOD:
Unfortunately, I have used up most of my leftover mil-spec FC groups building rifles for other people... I'm down to one small pin hammer, one large pin sear, and one broken large pin JP adjustable trigger. The only reason I have the trigger still is it will still fire a weapon, just won't engage the safety.... I need to buy some mil-spec spare FC parts!!!!! Originally Posted By LUVONEGOD:
Originally Posted By Mike_P:
Originally Posted By LUVONEGOD:
This is why I never throw away extra parts!!!!! I think the Armalite AR-10 is somewhat wider than the DPMS pattern rifles.... Exactly! While I never use mil-spec triggers, I still have a ton laying around along with their pins. Good old parts kits! Unfortunately, I have used up most of my leftover mil-spec FC groups building rifles for other people... I'm down to one small pin hammer, one large pin sear, and one broken large pin JP adjustable trigger. The only reason I have the trigger still is it will still fire a weapon, just won't engage the safety.... I need to buy some mil-spec spare FC parts!!!!! I'm sure you can pick a bunch of parts up cheap from the EE. Either in a wtb post or just finding some posted already. SO many people use aftermarket triggers lately, that there's a ton of unused parts laying on peoples workbenches, in closets, part bins, etc... |
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