PreacherMan Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I removed the entire ejection port cover assembly and rod before carrying out my little tests, so it was one less variable that could affect the outcome - so as it wasn't there, it couldnt be the cause of the problem. Remember, that the receiver only has to be a fraction of a millimetre out at the face to make a noticeable difference at the end of the barrel. This is amazing! I don't have the ability to do this, sadly- and the fact my upper and rail are a one piece VIS setup doesn't help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QQexDERA Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) Dytac VIS I assume? Must admit, not much impressed with Dytac kit personally, had all kinds of problems with their products. Edited March 19, 2013 by QQexDERA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PreacherMan Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Unsure actually. I think the rail isn't Dytac, as it's permanently epoxied onto the upper receiver by the previous owner. It may be Dytac, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QQexDERA Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Be interested to see a pic of that. The only (non real-steel) one piece setups i've seen so far are Dytac. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PreacherMan Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Here's the only decent picture I've taken of it so far, if anything is identifiable from that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QQexDERA Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Yeah, Dytac VIS 2 Midlength I reckon. Nice looking setup there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PreacherMan Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Thanks! Works very well, the barrel being off slightly is the only crux. Any way, you think, to face it without a lathe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QQexDERA Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Good question that. Will have a think about it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piston Head Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) I'm really impressed with my WE M16A3 so far and im looking forward putting a G&P M5 RAS on it to make a M16A4 MWS like replica. The problem is i'm used to rather short assoult rifles like the AUG with a 2 point sling and i really want to get a tactical/practical useable sling for my M16. At first i was looking at original usmc 3 point slings but i couldn't find them in OD and then i came across the Mamba's from Specter. They seem to be a decent alternative but i have troubles finding retailers in europe. Are there any suggestions for a decent quality 3 point sling? I't looks like the "wrap around the RAS" versions are a good choice when it comes to stealth because you don't have metal on metal making noise or am i wrong..? Wich one do you prefer? Is the "bungee part" a nice addon and has it any negative effects on aiming in motion? Thank you for your patience Edited March 22, 2013 by Piston Head Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QQexDERA Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 3 point slings are the work of the devil, they get hung up on the gun and your gear. You're far better off with a 2 point sling from the likes of Blue Force Gear (Vickers sling), VTAC (Viking Tactics) or EMDOM USA. @Preacherman - had a bit of an idea, but will have to trial it first. I'm thinking along the lines of http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/receiver-tools/ar-15-m16-upper-receiver-lapping-tool-prod20220.aspx - but with one hell of an extension on it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PreacherMan Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) My god, that's clever! How do you think that could be extended?EDIT- http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-Daredevil-DSBE1012-12-Inch-Extension/dp/B002BYOWKMHa! 12 inch extender, would clear my 10in VIS with room to spare. I have a DeWalt 9V drill somewhere downstairs. Thanks mate. This fixes my only real problem with my WE M4. Local automotive shop carries lapping compound, just means two more orders.Anyhow- seconded on the 2 point sling thing. I run a Magpul MS2 with zero issues, my mate's ran one on a battle rifle for a while. Edited March 23, 2013 by PreacherMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piston Head Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 @QQexDERA - thank's, that makes it easier finding a retailer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PreacherMan Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 http://www.exploreproducts.com/wheeler-delta-series-ar15-receiver-lapping-tool-156757.htmTwenty two bucks! Ships to Canada, too, and has a flex shaft. Means I don't need to get that, OR lapping compound.Seems like it may take a little while though, hopefully the Dytac receiver isn't too tight to get it through. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild_XIII Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hey guys, I have a question about the bolt catch. Is there anyway to make it more reliable? I know that I need to get a new one as the current one has worn away far too much to catch, but is there a way to either reduce the wear or stop it? I'm still looking into getting one of these but I'm just looking into ways to keep the parts going longer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danke Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Some local folks mentioned washers in the buffer tube to restrict the stroke of the bolt. So stock it recoils a few mm past the catch and then flies forward till caught; less travel means it has less momentum when it reaches the catch so less chance of overriding it. You don't need much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild_XIII Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks for the info. I'll look into what I can do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PreacherMan Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Shims are also a good idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PreacherMan Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 On a side note, I managed to shim mine with a small spring I found as I didn't have any AEG shims on hand. The spring was just wide enough to squeeze over the bolt catch pin, and sit on one side of the bolt catch- it took engaging it a few dozen times to work in, but there's almost zero play now.On another side note, the Tactical Link BAL works fairly nicely. There was a lot of play before shimming, and I had to sand mine slightly (because of the VLTOR upper, I assume it'll work fine on a regular thanks to the shape), but it's awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild_XIII Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I think my bolt catch needs replacing anyway as I've shimmed it and it's still not locking. I can see where it's worn away already. I might try adding some JB weld to it to see if I can make it work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PreacherMan Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Have you tried filing down the tab on the side if the bolt catch that presses against the receiver? I find that makes a big difference, too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild_XIII Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I've not. I'll take a look at that later. Cheers for the suggestion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PreacherMan Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 No worries! I'll take a snap later of mine if you want. Bolt catch gets way more clearance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild_XIII Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 That would be great! I need to get round to sealing the gen1 mags I have as well as they're all leaking from the back. I picked up some silicone sealant off a friend so that should sort those out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PreacherMan Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Don't have a stock bolt catch so you can compare them, so this'll have to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PreacherMan Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 So, I took my gun apart and put it back together, and started having the 'bolt doesn't lock back' problem. It locked back just fine when racking it manually, just not when shooting.The problem was remedied by using an armorer's wrench and unscrewing the buffer tube a turn or two, bolt locks positively every time now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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