I removed the buffer and buffer spring entirely and tried it again. Using the charging handle and moving it slowly I am unable to get the bolt back far enough to lock on the bolt catch. I can stick in my finger and push it further back so the bolt catch can engage. Doing this I've determined its not a buffer issue. It's a the receiver to too short to allow proper movement of the charging handle issue. The receiver itself (total length of upper and lower) is slightly shorter than a standard ar15.
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I removed the buffer and buffer spring entirely and tried it again. Using the charging handle and moving it slowly I am unable to get the bolt back far enough to lock on the bolt catch. I can stick in my finger and push it further back so the bolt catch can engage. Doing this I've determined its not a buffer issue. It's a the receiver to too short to allow proper movement of the charging handle issue. The receiver itself (total length of upper and lower) is slightly shorter than a standard ar15.
From what i have gathered so far Gen 3 Pmags will not function in their stock form with this set, but if the Magazine Over Insertion tab on the back is filed down then it will work; Has anybody tried out this fix? Trying to gauge whether or not i'll have to return/sell all the gen 3s i bought new for this set.
Some low quality pics:
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Mine went together fine other than I had to trim a few coils off the front takedown pin detent spring
https://postimg.cc/bDyHq1F9
https://postimg.cc/s1YvM997
Mine went together fine other than I had to trim a few coils off the front takedown pin detent spring
18.6" faxon barrel with a CMT 15" handgaurd
No I have not, I'm using a TNA butterfly charging handle with a brownells lightweight BCG and armaspec captured buffer system and I have no problems locking the bolt back
They are not making more. They sold for 1-2 days before the ms frt changed. They are now prohibited and can not be used. Those sold in time are being shipped to their owners.
Kinda glad I didn’t end up getting one. But if the frt / variant part is overturned. I Would jump on it!
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How is anything that they prohibited prohib?
They changed the FRT for the MS from "draws its lineage from a number of rifles and is not an AR-15" to "AR-15 variant prohibited by name" in the middle of the night without telling anyone.
They're making it up as they go along.
I wouldn't say no to an updated order list of what's getting shipped out
We'll update you once we get round 2 back from the anodizers.... that should be today or monday. Then it is QC, oil and packaging.
I'm always hesitant to give specific #'s as we may find a bad one in QC...
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