gsmopar Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 CMMG bolt carrier. "The pin" does not look like the many Youtube videos I downloaded. How do I get this thing apart? I'll post pics if needed, but I haven't been able to take this thing apart. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Firing Pin Retaining Pin? Or, Cam Pin? The cam pin doesn't turn 90 degrees, like on the AR15... if that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmopar Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Retaining pin:[img width=810 height=454]http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/295507_10151358385979426_944164246_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerken70 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 it doesnt use the same pin as an ar15 so thats why it might look different to you. it is the standard dpms pin just push it out from the sloted side with a small punch or screwdriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 ^^^ Yep. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmopar Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I broke it! New retaining pin will be here Monday. No shooting for me this weekend. How often do you guys clean the bolt carrier anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I am streaching it out to 200/300 rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Clean the bolt carrier? Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmopar Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Clean the bolt carrier? Jon Firing pin, bolt carrier, etc... I assume that you're being funny and don't clean it that often if ever??? I'm new to the LR/AR and was just trying to understand how my gun operates. These are the videos that got me in trouble: and this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I took the time to watch the cleaning vid,as a civilian without formal training was glad I was on the same page as the youngman.The function test,I do the hammer fall,didn't do the holding back on trigger after charging do reset then drop hammer but I will from now on.I will do more function clean and try to be less anal on cleaning,should cut down time quite a bit :) .Great link thanks brother now in search of chicken biscut,biscut. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 My apologies gsmopar bro...that was geared more towards unforgiven anyway. I clean maybe every third range session...if I'm shooting a LOT. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Please post up some pictures of how your carrier is different. That first video is my video, and I apologize if it caused you to commit any error. Firing pin, bolt carrier, etc... I assume that you're being funny and don't clean it that often if ever??? I'm new to the LR/AR and was just trying to understand how my gun operates. These are the videos that got me in trouble: and this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmopar Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Please post up some pictures of how your carrier is different. That first video is my video, and I apologize if it caused you to commit any error. The 1st video is my carrier and it wasn't the video's fault. The Retaining Pin just wouldn't come out. I forced it out with a punch and rubber mallet. Once it was removed, and I could inspect it; it looked slightly tweaked. I cleaned the hole and inspected before attempting to re-insert the pin. When I tried to put it back in, it didn't want to seat fully, and I knew that something was wrong. Juding from the comments on Midway USA on the product reviews, this appears to be fairly common. When I removed the pin the second time, one side had sheared. I have about 25 rounds through this gun and disassembled the bolt carrier more to see how it is done. This appears to be a good part to keep on hand, but in the current environment Midway limited my quantity to 1 on the order ($4.50 part + shipping...). Link to the Midway order, read the reviews: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/783728/dpms-firing-pin-retaining-pin-lr-308-matte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmopar Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 The new pin arrived today. It slides in (and out) without any issues. I'm back in business!!! I also scored a couple more 20 round mags and some ammo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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