RuralRifleGuy
Active Member
Is there any reason a takedown pin detent couldn’t be the full length of the hole so it doesn’t require a spring? I have two ACC blemished lowers that seem to have milling issues at the takedown pin detent area.
I tried KNS locking takedown pins and they don’t seat close enough to the lower to fully engage the ball detents on the left side. They were also ugly. I J-B Welded the takedown detent area and redrilled the holes but the issue came right back. I think the original milling by the manufacturer made the pocket too wide.
I took some brass rod and got it down to the right size to fit in the takedown pin detent holes and now I’m wondering if I should leave them the full length and not use the springs. The backplate would keep them in place and I know they work with the pins. Any reason this wouldn’t be ok?
Attached is a photo of the original issue.
I tried KNS locking takedown pins and they don’t seat close enough to the lower to fully engage the ball detents on the left side. They were also ugly. I J-B Welded the takedown detent area and redrilled the holes but the issue came right back. I think the original milling by the manufacturer made the pocket too wide.
I took some brass rod and got it down to the right size to fit in the takedown pin detent holes and now I’m wondering if I should leave them the full length and not use the springs. The backplate would keep them in place and I know they work with the pins. Any reason this wouldn’t be ok?
Attached is a photo of the original issue.