SLR tips, tricks and observations

Loctite makes no sense. You need to undo this screw to take the receivers apart for cleaning, so its something that will be tightened and untightened relatively often.
 
thats what purple or black loctite is for - low strength holding and repeatable removal. Just a thought to work with a novel problem
 
Last edited:
Stephano said:
I retapped my upper and put in a new helicoil as I was having the same issue. They did a poor job of tapping the receiver, looks like the tap was dull, and not very deep.
Click to expand...

Where did you get the helicoil?

I'd be interested in getting replacement bolts and helicoils.
 
HotSoup said:
Where did you get the helicoil?

I'd be interested in getting replacement bolts and helicoils.
Click to expand...

I feel this is the weak link for the SLR, AND thats why I did the repairs myself and stocked up on more helicoil and takedown screws.

The helicoil is a 1/4-28 and the screw is 1/4-28 X 3/4”. I bought a helicoil thread repair kit that includes a STI tap, an insert tool, and 12 helicoils. The screw is a SS socket head cap screw and are very hard to find. I was able to source some from Brafasco, but they can also be had from Ackland’s Grainger.

The helicoil kits are available from most tooling shops, and Amazon.ca.
 
The SLR is a complete piece of ####. Worst $1,000 I ever spent. I feel the vendors (who should have known about its design "quirks") owe everybody their money back. A bolt catch pin that cracks the receiver when installed? Unacceptable.
 
Finished my build and am very happy with it. Purchased from CSC and the finish was good. The marks on the photo are from my paw prints while I was at the range. Very tight barrel to receiver fit which yielded superb accuracy results. Installed the trigger backwards (sear first) and had no issues. Will not work with any of my metal mags but no problems with MDT or Pmags. BEV block worked great as my reaction rod was to tight for my liking in the upper receiver. Not sure about the bolt catch pin cracking issue as mine had no issues installing. Cannot wait to shoot it out past 100m in the next week. Parts list is after the photo. This is my gopher gun hence the PRS stock and bipod.
SLR.jpg

Faxon .223 wylde flame match 20"
BCM 15" Handgaurd
Strike Ind. Lower parts safety. ( Not to tight at all)
Strike Ind. UDC Dust Cover
Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch
Noveske Nitride BCG
Geissle SST Trigger
Superlative Arms adjustable gas block
Bravo Grip
Standard Rifle buffer tube, buffer and spring
Precision Armament Muzzle Brake
 

Attachments

  • SLR.jpg
    SLR.jpg
    30.4 KB · Views: 569
Last edited:
darb said:
Finished my build and am very happy with it. Purchased from CSC and the finish was good. The marks on the photo are from my paw prints while I was at the range. Very tight barrel to receiver fit which yielded superb accuracy results. Installed the trigger backwards (sear first) and had no issues. Will not work with any of my metal mags but no problems with MDT or Pmags. BEV block worked great as my reaction rod was to tight for my liking in the upper receiver. Not sure about the bolt catch pin cracking issue as mine had no issues installing. Cannot wait to shoot it out past 100m in the next week. Parts list is after the photo. This is my gopher gun hence the PRS stock and bipod.
View attachment 209980

Faxon .223 wylde flame match 20"
BCM 15" Handgaurd
Strike Ind. Lower parts safety. ( Not to tight at all)
Strike Ind. UDC Dust Cover
Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch
Noveske Nitride BCG
Geissle SST Trigger
Superlative Arms adjustable gas block
Bravo Grip
Standard Rifle buffer tube, buffer and spring
Precision Armament Muzzle Brake
Click to expand...

Looks killer. What’s the cause of the issue with the metal mags?
 
They are hard going in and hard to get out. The MDT and Pmags go in easy and almost drop free. I have not done any polishing of my magwell but there is a fix I have seen if you want to use metal mags.
 
darb said:
They are hard going in and hard to get out. The MDT and Pmags go in easy and almost drop free. I have not done any polishing of my magwell but there is a fix I have seen if you want to use metal mags.
Click to expand...

Metal mags need the corners in the upper to be squared off. Lower drops free metal mags easily
 
Kinthelt said:
The SLR is a complete piece of ####. Worst $1,000 I ever spent. I feel the vendors (who should have known about its design "quirks") owe everybody their money back. A bolt catch pin that cracks the receiver when installed? Unacceptable.
Click to expand...

I will take it of your hands so PM me on a price.
 
darb said:
Finished my build and am very happy with it. Purchased from CSC and the finish was good. The marks on the photo are from my paw prints while I was at the range. Very tight barrel to receiver fit which yielded superb accuracy results. Installed the trigger backwards (sear first) and had no issues. Will not work with any of my metal mags but no problems with MDT or Pmags. BEV block worked great as my reaction rod was to tight for my liking in the upper receiver. Not sure about the bolt catch pin cracking issue as mine had no issues installing. Cannot wait to shoot it out past 100m in the next week. Parts list is after the photo. This is my gopher gun hence the PRS stock and bipod.
View attachment 209980

Faxon .223 wylde flame match 20"
BCM 15" Handgaurd
Strike Ind. Lower parts safety. ( Not to tight at all)
Strike Ind. UDC Dust Cover
Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch
Noveske Nitride BCG
Geissle SST Trigger
Superlative Arms adjustable gas block
Bravo Grip
Standard Rifle buffer tube, buffer and spring
Precision Armament Muzzle Brake
Click to expand...

Wow, Great looking rifle. You have already found out the positives for this fine NR black rifle.
 
Hi guys!

I need to know if I'm the only one having stupid troubles with my receiver kit!! I'm on the verge of pulling my hairs off right now!!

First off, it seems MDI forgot to put the charging handle locking notch on my upper...
43035784_10156879075394114_3737518860677414912_n.jpg


Also, it seems that, either my buffer tube is a bit too long, or MDI didn't let enough space on their lower for us to install the buffer tube ''inward enough''. I can't install my upper if my buffer tu be is installed properly.

43026786_10156879075409114_4636037933239894016_n.jpg


43146483_10156879075434114_1260201485489143808_n.jpg


42959630_10156879075614114_7317309728923582464_n.jpg


If I want to be able to install my upper I have to back it off one thread, which makes it impossible for my buffer tube to lock in place like it should:

43103026_10156879075379114_1743437829444206592_n.jpg
 
m_falafel said:
Hi guys!

I need to know if I'm the only one having stupid troubles with my receiver kit!! I'm on the verge of pulling my hairs off right now!!

First off, it seems MDI forgot to put the charging handle locking notch on my upper...
43035784_10156879075394114_3737518860677414912_n.jpg


Also, it seems that, either my buffer tube is a bit too long, or MDI didn't let enough space on their lower for us to install the buffer tube ''inward enough''. I can't install my upper if my buffer tu be is installed properly.

43026786_10156879075409114_4636037933239894016_n.jpg


43146483_10156879075434114_1260201485489143808_n.jpg


42959630_10156879075614114_7317309728923582464_n.jpg


If I want to be able to install my upper I have to back it off one thread, which makes it impossible for my buffer tube to lock in place like it should:

43103026_10156879075379114_1743437829444206592_n.jpg
Click to expand...

It really seems like their quality control is hit or miss. Some guys get a good one and some guys get sh%t. I'm glad I cancelled my pre order. I'm never doing pre orders again. You wait forever for a product that may or may not be ok.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom