ApexJunky

Roger that.

^ He gets me..

😝

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I wish my SN95 page had the traffic this one does!

Did some reading on this forum over the past weekend and decided to take a proactive approach. Placed an order for the appropriate buffer spring (heavybuffers.com) and to bring the buffer weight up to H3 spec. I’m waiting for these parts to arrive until I bring her back to the range. I’m also going to notch the buffer tube to facilitate threading it flush with the lower receiver. This is where I stand with it. Also... Yuck. I despise the finish on this gun. I’ll likely have it cerakoted once it runs properly.

The bolt wouldn’t stay locked back. I have attributed this to worn magazine followers damaged from the bolt lugs slamming into them. You can see it progressively gets worse over time and it will not stay open on the most damaged mag. Not even if you ride the charging handle slowly until it stops. Is this common? If so, what is the usual remedy?

Here is a little back story of the rifle before we begin the first round of “why in the fornicate”! I picked up this Gen 2 basket case from a buddy that had enough after only 60 rounds or so. If I recall correctly, for $400. It’s an 18” barrel model. He didn’t do much with it but he gave it a DIY low profile gas block mod. He mentioned that it would have FTF issues and the bolt wouldn’t lock back on the last round. He kept the scope but tossed a few PMAGs, some ammo and an adjustable gas block in the box. Couldn’t pass it up. When I got her in hands my first impression was that it was pretty much bone dry. That led me to believe it would at least cycle once I lubed her up with my favorite stuff. Also installed a Magpul PRS stock and a Nikon P308 scope. Stopped in a local sugar cane field and put 10 rounds after work one day. She kicks more than my M1A, that’s for sure. I decided to have the gas block installed and switched to a Midwest Industries free floated handguard to dress it up some. The bipod is a cheap UTG that splits time with my other rifles. Between my job and Mustang hobby this guy has generally sat dormant since first quarter 2019 but I decided to start the unfucking process.

What part of Louisiana?

Welcome from South Louisiana

Oh yes, I have already followed some of your advisements in the pinned threads found in the PSA section.

Where do we keep coming from? I'm Josef from southern Louisiana and I’m here to learn how to unfuck this PA10. I’m also a M1A fan and couldn’t resist posting these: M1A standard (22”) in Sage M14ALCS SOCOM CQB action in Sage M14ALCS/CV

Originally came across this forum while researching issues I’m having with my rifle. Signed up to subscribe to threads.