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AR15/10 Rifles
Mods for every AR-15
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1293357" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>My routine is quite similar to the OP's with two modifications:</p><p></p><p>Trigger: If the stock trigger is poor, I will generally trash it and get an aftermarket trigger. There are several very good aftermarket triggers, but I'm very partial to the 2.5# Hyperfire on my 300 yard egg shooter. It's single stage design that breaks like glass and has an independent hammer spring for reliable ignition.</p><p></p><p>Wedge: I make a modification to the commercially available Wedge that will result in a a substantially longer, if not permanent life with a secure mating of the upper/lower. In the basic product, the plastic evenually compresses, rendering the product ineffective. I have been using my modified Wedges for several years without fatigue or any harm to the reciever, a common malady of the adjustable cam/pins. I simply drill a 1/8" hole through the center and cut a larger diameter S&W trigger return spring or equivalent to a slightly longer length of the Wedge base so that the spring is compressed sufficiently to form a tight fit. I may do some slight trimming of the Wedge. Once done, that modified Wedge remains with that rifle since rifle/uppers can vary in dimensions(see photo) there should be some slight tension applied when closing to push the rear reciever pin for lock-up of the upper to the lower. Properly done, there will be zero play between the upper and lower.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1293357, member: 10291"] My routine is quite similar to the OP's with two modifications: Trigger: If the stock trigger is poor, I will generally trash it and get an aftermarket trigger. There are several very good aftermarket triggers, but I'm very partial to the 2.5# Hyperfire on my 300 yard egg shooter. It's single stage design that breaks like glass and has an independent hammer spring for reliable ignition. Wedge: I make a modification to the commercially available Wedge that will result in a a substantially longer, if not permanent life with a secure mating of the upper/lower. In the basic product, the plastic evenually compresses, rendering the product ineffective. I have been using my modified Wedges for several years without fatigue or any harm to the reciever, a common malady of the adjustable cam/pins. I simply drill a 1/8" hole through the center and cut a larger diameter S&W trigger return spring or equivalent to a slightly longer length of the Wedge base so that the spring is compressed sufficiently to form a tight fit. I may do some slight trimming of the Wedge. Once done, that modified Wedge remains with that rifle since rifle/uppers can vary in dimensions(see photo) there should be some slight tension applied when closing to push the rear reciever pin for lock-up of the upper to the lower. Properly done, there will be zero play between the upper and lower. [/QUOTE]
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