AR 15 bolt carrier hitting buffer retainer pin

[padawan]

I kept going back to those pictures thinking something didn't look right, but I was focused on the buffer / buffer retainer. Apparently my subconscious knew something I didn't....

-rvb

Dang fellas... you just made me pause Bret Baier and pull out an AR to look. It should be smooth. Change out the end plate. That could definatley be the issue.

On a side note- I'll admit to installing a disc spring upside down. You'll only do it once.

 

[ForceTA308]

I kept going back to those pictures thinking something didn't look right, but I was focused on the buffer / buffer retainer. Apparently my subconscious knew something I didn't....

-rvb

You, sir, are absolutely correct. I can't believe I missed that but I that's how it goes. I performed multiple function checks on the fcg and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. I put the RRA upper on the Anderson lower and it charged fine, put the PSA upper on RRA lower and it also charged fine.

The charging handle on the PSA upper must not have the clearance as what is on the RRA. The end plate that is causing the issue was on the lower when I bought it. I will just have to modify or replace.

Thanks a lot RVB, good eye.

 

[rvb]

You, sir, are absolutely correct. I can't believe I missed that but I that's how it goes. I performed multiple function checks on the fcg and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. I put the RRA upper on the Anderson lower and it charged fine, put the PSA upper on RRA lower and it also charged fine.

The charging handle on the PSA upper must not have the clearance as what is on the RRA. The end plate that is causing the issue was on the lower when I bought it. I will just have to modify or replace.

Thanks a lot RVB, good eye.

you're welcome. Glad we found it. Make sure it's not something simple like the end plate was installed upside down allowing it to slide up or something.

should look like this....
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/7756/stakedcastlenut.jpg

 

[ForceTA308]

It's an end plate sling adapter. I'm just going to get a std end plate to put on since I won't be running a sling on this. I'm not even sure what brand it is as it was on the lower when I bought it.

 

[Jeremy1066]

Popcorn gone and movie over. Great ending!

 

[T.Lex]

I bet rvb kicks butt at Where's Waldo.

 

[padawan]

I'm starting to think this was a AR-101 pop quiz...

 

[Jeremy1066]

I bet rvb kicks butt at Where's Waldo.

He obviously listened to his mother when she said "Doing that will make you go blind!"

 

[rvb]

He obviously listened to his mother when she said "Doing that will make you go blind!"

I can see quite well.... thanks to these crazy thick contacts! wait... what?!?!

-rvb

 

[silentvoice71]

Did Ingo just help a guy w/out being jerks?! The devil just put a sweater on.

 

[rvb]

Did Ingo just help a guy w/out being jerks?! The devil just put a sweater on.

I offered help in the same manner I always do...

-rvb

 

[Jeremy1066]

Did Ingo just help a guy w/out being jerks?! The devil just put a sweater on.

That's because those commie AK lovers didn't show up. They are the worst.
Add purple as needed.

 

[public servant]

I hate to resurrect a 2 year old thread, but I just spent 2 hours trying to figure out how to tell if my BCG was hitting my buffer retainer pin. And sure enough, it wasn't. It was hitting the top of an off brand end plate.

Pull the rear take down pin and the BCG and charging handle ran like buttered glass. But as soon as the rear take down pin was locked in, it would barely slide back. I figured it had to be the retainer pin.

Thanks INGO for the fix!!

 

[rvb]

I hate to resurrect a 2 year old thread, but I just spent 2 hours trying to figure out how to tell if my BCG was hitting my buffer retainer pin. And sure enough, it wasn't. It was hitting the top of an off brand end plate.

Pull the rear take down pin and the BCG and charging handle ran like buttered glass. But as soon as the rear take down pin was locked in, it would barely slide back. I figured it had to be the retainer pin.

Thanks INGO for the fix!!