sloppy SAFE selector

[djleisure]

I had a little spare time over the weekend, so I decided to build out one my lowers with a random lower parts kit that I picked up about a year ago. The kit was a no-name that I got from someone here on the forum (for $70 - a steal at the time!) I got the whole thing assembled just fine, everything functions as it should, but the SAFE/FIRE selector has a little too much "slop factor" to it, for me. It functions absolutely as it should and won't accidentally slip out of SAFE, or anything like that, but I just don't like the little bit of play it has in it. Anybody experience this before? Could it just be a weak detent spring? I haven't had time to try a spring from another kit yet, but just figured I would ask if anyone has had this problem before...

thanks!

[joe_sun]

Hate to say this but this is a symptom of a cheap LPK and one of the reasons I spent more for a Colt or LMT selector lever.

[DarkHorse]

Could be a weak spring; I haven't experienced it myself, so I can't say fer sure.
Are you sure you used the correct detent? Methinks using a take-down pin detent could do something like that.

[djleisure]

Could be a weak spring; I haven't experienced it myself, so I can't say fer sure.
Are you sure you used the correct detent? Methinks using a take-down pin detent could do something like that.

Yeah, I'm sure it's the right spring - I've built enough lowers to ensure that, but good call checking for that. I'm guessing it just comes down to what joe_sun mentioned about it being a cheap kit... I'll just replace the bulk of the parts with one of my other kits and call it good... thanks!

[SJgunguy24]

I would replace the spring and see if that helps, if so call it good. I have an extra selector from a DMPS kit if you want to give that a shot.
My AR if featureless so I use an ambi switch.

[freonr22]

if it has features, you cant use an ambi?

[djleisure]

I would replace the spring and see if that helps, if so call it good. I have an extra selector from a DMPS kit if you want to give that a shot.
My AR if featureless so I use an ambi switch.

Thanks! That's mighty kind of you! I'll give the new spring a shot tonight and see if that helps. I also have a DPMS kit that I can try the safety selector on (good call), but if that's the problem then I'll need a new safety selector to replace that one. So, I'm happy to send you a few bucks for the switch and to cover shipping if it comes down to it - thanks again for the offer, much appreciated!

[sevensix2x51]

if it has features, you cant use an ambi?

you get the regular one with a lpk, and use an ambi on a mmg build so you can still operate the safety from a shooting position... your thumb is trapped on the right side of the rifle.

[freonr22]

thanks!
got it now

[SJgunguy24]

Thanks! That's mighty kind of you! I'll give the new spring a shot tonight and see if that helps. I also have a DPMS kit that I can try the safety selector on (good call), but if that's the problem then I'll need a new safety selector to replace that one. So, I'm happy to send you a few bucks for the switch and to cover shipping if it comes down to it - thanks again for the offer, much appreciated!

Not a problem just PM me your addy if your still having issues.

[wash]

I've read that some pistol grips are drilled deeper and that puts less pressure on the detent spring. You might want to try swapping pistol grips.

[djleisure]

I've read that some pistol grips are drilled deeper and that puts less pressure on the detent spring. You might want to try swapping pistol grips.

Oh yeah, I guess that could do it as well! Now I have three things to try - hopefully one or the combo of all will cover it - thanks!

[aplinker]

It's common for springs to get "caught" on the edge of the lower - to not actually be pushing on the spring.

You can easily fix this, regardless of the cause, if you look at it from the perspecitve of just getting enough spring pressure.

[aplinker]

It's common for springs to get "caught" on the edge of the lower - to not actually be pushing on the spring.

You can easily fix this, regardless of the cause, if you look at it from the perspecitve of just getting enough spring pressure.