Let those who are fond of blaming and finding fault, while they sit safely at home, ask, ‘Why did you not do thus and so?’I wish they were on this voyage; I well believe that another voyage of a different kind awaits them.”
Christopher Columbus
I can envision why a weak bolt catch spring, or possibly other worn components too, would prematurely cause the bolt to lock back when suppressed. I'm fairly sure the root of the issue is likely due to the increased bolt speed, which would be mitigated with one of Clint's gas tubes, but I still think it's quite possible that a weak spring may be contributing.
I'd be tempted to test it, in lieu of replacing the spring, by stretching the spring, and then trying it for a mag or two. Not sure if stretching the spring is a big no-no, even if you plan on replacing it in short order.
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” -Augustine
The whole bolt catch assembly needs to be looked at, not just the spring.
It's possible for the spring bore to become peened, which prevents movement of the detent and allows the catch to float without effective spring pressure.
Upon close inspection, it should be obvious whether the catch has enough spring tension.
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BRT OPTIMUM Hammer Forged Chrome Lined Barrels - 11.5", 12.5", 14.5", 16"
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Y’all are right! The bolt catch pin and spring are so badly peened it won’t fall out. I need to figure out how to get it out. Lol
Let those who are fond of blaming and finding fault, while they sit safely at home, ask, ‘Why did you not do thus and so?’I wish they were on this voyage; I well believe that another voyage of a different kind awaits them.”
Christopher Columbus
Let those who are fond of blaming and finding fault, while they sit safely at home, ask, ‘Why did you not do thus and so?’I wish they were on this voyage; I well believe that another voyage of a different kind awaits them.”
Christopher Columbus
Those EZ tunes work great at taming the old carbines with oversized ports. The guys at BRT know what they're doing.
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