When it comes time to install the front pivot pin spring and detent do so in a small, clean place where finding the spring and detent will be easy.
When it comes time to install the front pivot pin spring and detent do so in a small, clean place where finding the spring and detent will be easy.
Does anyone local carry the roll punches and such?
Any hardware store will have punches, but the special one for the detent I've never seen.
I use a thin card (like a credit card) or a razorblade or something to hold the detent in while I slide the take down pin in the slot. If you do it this way, I recommend putting the lower in a box on its side so if the spring and detent get away from you they'll still be in the box and not flying around the house.
That's a good idea. Did you think of that?
Loctite vs staking the receiver plate.
Which one is better, or do you do both?
I read the box trick somewhere, not sure where though. Probably arfcom.
I've had them staked in the past, but now I just loctite them (blue).
Does anyone local carry the roll punches and such?
Does anyone have any tips for me? I'm hoping to install my first LPK soon.
I don't have any specialty tools. But I'm assuming they make the install A LOT easier?
It's a Spikes Enhanced LPK, going in a Spikes lower.