Got an AR! But some sort of feed problem!
- Thread starter hdave
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Cheap is good, when cheap works like a PMag - OP there could be other causes for the issue you're having, the mag is just the first stop on the line, it could be oversprung or under gassed, but until the mag is ruled out there's no point in going further. One thing that's also easy, was the gun wet with lube (sloppy wet) when you were running it, a dry BCG won't function well.
Hotwheels81
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I had the same issue with one of mine. Install a heavier buffer spring. I think that might solve your issue. It did mine. Why I had to? I'm guessing it had a heavier bolt? I am Not a gunsmith so don't quote me. Did your bolt stay open after each shot or did it fail to feed?
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I'm going to go ahead and agree with the spring issue. I don't think it's likely that two magazines produced this malfunction every. single. time.
I find it funny the NEA fan boys intimidated OP from taking NEA out of his post because of course such a fine piece of unproven canadian engineering could never malfunction it must be the magazine...
I find it funny the NEA fan boys intimidated OP from taking NEA out of his post because of course such a fine piece of unproven canadian engineering could never malfunction it must be the magazine...
Huh? Where did the OP say it was two mags?
Every make of rifle can fail. If the rifle is at fault, the proper course of action is to contact the place you bought it from, or NEA directly, and let them make it right if necessary.
That being said, if it turns out the issue is a cheap mag you bought, then you will look pretty stupid sending the rifle in for service.
I have never seen an AR15 problem that needed a heavy buffer spring to correct it. If a heavy buffer spring is correcting your issue, then chances are, something else is wrong and you are only treating the symptom.
Actually, it was to prevent trolling like this. Seems every NEA thread turns into a #### sling anymore.
My bet is the mags. PMAGS are awesome. I would suggest trying one of those before sending the gun for service. Even if it is the gun, I'm sure NEA will rectify your issue.
North Eastern Arms
Manufacturer-Business Member
Sounds like a mag issue. But if you would like us to look at the rifle we can do that for you. We can make arrangements to meet you and your rifle at Target Sports and give her a going over with you with some other mags, etc. Let me know and I'll make it happen.
Wouldnt a heavy buffer spring be required to fix over gassing?
TSE_Justin
Offical The Shooting Edge Rep.
That would be a barrel/gas port problem.
Heavier buffer/spring wouldn't fix the problem, merely treating the symptom.
Frank,
I believe it was one of the batch of rifles that made it into the wild with undersized gas ports.
Of course, I could be wrong, I am losing track of these threads (and please don't take that comment as bashing, that's not how it was meant).
Regards.
Mark
I believe it was one of the batch of rifles that made it into the wild with undersized gas ports.
Of course, I could be wrong, I am losing track of these threads (and please don't take that comment as bashing, that's not how it was meant).
Regards.
Mark
No. The proper fix would be either a new barrel or a heavier buffer (not the spring).
