AR-15 Build

[willis68]

Well i started it but ruined my first roll pin for the bolt catch, is there anywhere local around here where I can buy some roll pins?

[poak]

Well i started it but ruined my first roll pin for the bolt catch, is there anywhere local around here where I can buy some roll pins?

The bolt catch roll pin is much smaller than the trigger guard roll pin, right?

I ask because I know I have an extra trigger guard roll pin, and it's yours if it'll work.

[willis68]

The bolt catch roll pin is much smaller than the trigger guard roll pin, right?

I ask because I know I have an extra trigger guard roll pin, and it's yours if it'll work.

Yes it is, I appreciate the offer I have an extra one of those as I ordered a complete RRA kit and a separate trigger guard from Magpul, thanks for the offer though:)

[poak]

No prob. Couldn't quite remember and I'm not at home to put my eyes on it.

Doesn't Grainger have a walk-in store in Nashville?

[TNRobocop]

Give me a ring tomorrow morning. I live in Hermitage and have a box of various left over pins and crap. I should be able to find one I think.

414-5891.

[Wakethor]

What method are you using to install the pin? Best way I found was vise-grips wrapped with electrical tape. No damage to roll pin and no marks the lower.

[56FordGuy]

Can you measure the roll pin? I've got a roll pin kit, I may have one that will fit.

[willis68]

Thanks Guys,

I ordered a few pins and a Punch set from Brownells, I will have it next week and should be good to go, I appreciate the offers of help though

[Guest TurboniumOxide]

Nothing more maddening than having to order that last part, that last tool, that last whatever. It never ends, and I hate waiting. I can vouch for the vice grips method, BTW.

[Kevo]

That reminds me that I need to order a spare parts kit...or build a backup rifle.:] Don't feel bad about breaking it, I'm sure I was one whack away from breaking my lower receiver while I was pounding it in. I will definitely be using ViceGrips next time. Someone mentioned a razor blade trick that should help with the front detent spring pin. I didn't know about it and spent 15 min on my hands & knees and face on the wood floor looking for a tiny piece of metal at 1:30 AM. Good luck and safe shooting!