dgtaurus Posted June 12, 2014 Report Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Just got my new DPMS BCG from Rainier Arms and while I was checking it out the firing pin retaining pin just fell right out. None of my other AR's do this but they are all 5.56. Im going to call Rainier Arms to see what they have to say but is this something I should be worried about? IMO this could be kinda dangerous right? Should I just try and spread the ears out some? Thanks guys. Edited June 12, 2014 by dgtaurus
Microgunner Posted June 12, 2014 Report Posted June 12, 2014 The receiver will keep it in place when installed but I'd just spread it a little bit.
Robocop1051 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Posted June 12, 2014 The receiver will keep it in place when installed but I'd just spread it a little bit. Ditto. Spread it and don't worry.
gnatshooter Posted June 12, 2014 Report Posted June 12, 2014 When I first got my DPMS, it took a bit of a push to remove the retaining pin. 200 rounds later, it just falls out with gravity. But yeah, the receiver will keep it in place, no worries. Just make sure you're not standing over a sewer grate when you clean your rifle.
dgtaurus Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Posted June 12, 2014 Alright good deal. Im placing an order with midway today so ill pick up an xtra to have on hand.
dgtaurus Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Double post* Edited June 12, 2014 by dgtaurus
survivalshop Posted June 12, 2014 Report Posted June 12, 2014 Just remember when you spread it apart , do it a very little at a time , just enough to make it snug . The tip that you spread has to go through to the other side , so it will expand once it gets through one side of the retaining pin hole , then it has to penetrate into the far side of the hole in the carrier . If you get it too wide , they are very difficult to close back down . I use a pocket knife blade , its wedged shaped & thin taper , just don't cut yourself.
Rsquared Posted June 12, 2014 Report Posted June 12, 2014 You heard them all. Spread em big boy. <laughs>
dgtaurus Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Posted June 12, 2014 You heard them all. Spread em big boy. <laughs> Im classy! Whatever youve heard is just not true!
Rsquared Posted June 13, 2014 Report Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) You're from Maryland aren't you? Then yep.....it's true. <lmao> After all......that's what our state tells us all of the time. Edited June 13, 2014 by Rsquared
dgtaurus Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Posted June 13, 2014 Aint that the truth. Maybe it all change in the upcoming election. Hahahaha.. get what you can while you can because I guarantee theyre coming back for more.
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