Aaaaannnnnnddddd it broke

[Great-Kazoo]

Its a Daniel Defense rifle. The bolt is already on its way back to get fixed. (Yes, I know I can do this myself, and yes it's easy. I'm in no hurry, and I'd like to see their thoughts on the whole thing.)

oh, I've got a spare rifle or two to take care of business until this comes back.

Both you DD & LaRue had issues, sorry to hear that.
Without this turning in to a shit storm, either pro or con of ANY MFG. It does show no matter how little or much is invested in a firearm, they all can have issues. As would anything mechanical.

[TheBelly]

Both you DD & LaRue had issues, sorry to hear that.
Without this turning in to a shit storm, either pro or con of ANY MFG. It does show no matter how little or much is invested in a firearm, they all can have issues. As would anything mechanical.

I'm much more comfortable (initially) with DD's customer service.

oh, and I can break an anvil...I'm pretty rough on equipment.

i have yet to kill an aimpoint, though.

[jerrymrc]

Everyone should have a spare parts box. I have one for many of my toys. AR, AK and FAL.

The AR box.

[TheBelly]

Everyone should have a spare parts box. I have one for many of my toys. AR, AK and FAL.

The AR box.

some folks (like me) need to learn the hard way.

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm much more comfortable (initially) with DD's customer service.

oh, and I can break an anvil...I'm pretty rough on equipment.

i have yet to kill an aimpoint, though.

Now you've done it.

[BPTactical]

Everyone should have a spare parts box. I have one for many of my toys. AR, AK and FAL.

The AR box.

Jerry's FAL box makes the post Falklands war piles of FAL's look miniscule....

[TheBelly]

Now you've done it.

I have an AP micro on this one. Same one I took to Afghanistan. 9 months of tromping around that place and now a year back here.... It's pretty tough.

[Irving]

Gas rings are considered a consumable item. When they lose tension they are sacked and should be replaced. A quick test will tell: extend the bolt in the carrier and set it on a hard surface boltface down. If the rings have sufficient tension the bolt will hold the carrier up in the extended position. If it drops, replace the rings.

This is a lot easier than what I've been doing (going to Meineke and asking them to run a compression test). Thanks Bert!

[BPTactical]

This is a lot easier than what I've been doing (going to Meineke and asking them to run a compression test)

Go there after TacoBell next time.

You don't even have an AR do you??

[Irving]

You don't even have an AR do you??

Technically I do. I'm getting there. Don't rush me.