NIB Colt 6933 - Safety Won't Move To Fire...

[GTF425]

Word up! I fukking hate those useless things!

You hate everything lol

[556Cliff]

I'm not seeing Loctite on that screw. That's red Nylok, same as what you find that comes pre-applied to mil-spec stock screws. It's not the same as a thread locker.

Something had to have been wrong with the parts (or perhaps the factory assembly monkey cross threaded the screw) for the screw to have seized up before threading all the way in. Also, sometimes those Nylok patches can be applied so thick, or so close to the start of the threads on the screw that it can be difficult to know if it is being threaded in right to start. And it could have been that the build up of Nylok was just so thick that it bound up going in and seized up the screw, but the stuff doesn't cure in a way (like a thread locker) to glue the parts together. It's just supposed to be an interference fit to prevent the part from vibrating loose.

[HKGuns]

SAUG just demonstrated that under the right circumstances, the Colt ambi safety can brick your rifle.

I have personal experience that some ambi variants interfere with certain triggers (Larue MBT) and can create a potentially unsafe condition if the builder isn't paying attention.

You do you, I'll continue to do me, irrespective of the condescending remarks, none of which I resemble.

[Wake27]

SAUG just demonstrated that under the right circumstances, the Colt ambi safety can brick your rifle.

I have personal experience that some ambi variants interfere with certain triggers (Larue MBT) and can create a potentially unsafe condition if the builder isn't paying attention.

You do you, I'll continue to do me, irrespective of the condescending remarks, none of which I resemble.

What functional part of the gun can’t “brick” a rifle under the right circumstances? I’ve had a bad barrel from the factory. Should I write off the barrel as a junk AR part and go without?

There’s a big difference between the basic ambi safety and a polymer bolt carrier that’s supposed to reduce weight or some other stupid shit.


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[kirkland]

What functional part of the gun can’t “brick” a rifle under the right circumstances? I’ve had a bad barrel from the factory. Should I write off the barrel as a junk AR part and go without?

There’s a big difference between the basic ambi safety and a polymer bolt carrier that’s supposed to reduce weight or some other stupid shit.


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Well you need a barrel, you don't NEED an ambi safety. It's an unnecessary part that can brick your rifle is what I believe he was saying.

[Uncas47]

Ok, I'll repeat myself, the little lever and screw had NOT A FUkKING THING TO DO with his problem. They were not "bricking" his gun people. The safety selector drum and the detent were not installed correctly or the drum was not in spec. A non ambi selector would do the VERY SAME thing if installed the same way.

[markm]

Well you need a barrel, you don't NEED an ambi safety. It's an unnecessary part that can brick your rifle is what I believe he was saying.

Not sure if it can stop your gun, but they are totally annoying for me when I shoot one. When my trigger finger is straight, the stupid extra appendage hits my hand when I try to turn off the safety. It's not terrible for long range, but when I'm trying to engage short stuff quickly, it pisses me off.

[Uncas47]

Not sure if it can stop your gun, but they are totally annoying for me when I shoot one. When my trigger finger is straight, the stupid extra appendage hits my hand when I try to turn off the safety. It's not terrible for long range, but when I'm trying to engage short stuff quickly, it pisses me off.

Totally agree which is why I don't use them .

[kirkland]

Not sure if it can stop your gun, but they are totally annoying for me when I shoot one. When my trigger finger is straight, the stupid extra appendage hits my hand when I try to turn off the safety. It's not terrible for long range, but when I'm trying to engage short stuff quickly, it pisses me off.

Yeah I don't use one either. To each their own though.

[Waylander]

I'm not seeing Loctite on that screw. That's red Nylok, same as what you find that comes pre-applied to mil-spec stock screws. It's not the same as a thread locker.

Something had to have been wrong with the parts (or perhaps the factory assembly monkey cross threaded the screw) for the screw to have seized up before threading all the way in. Also, sometimes those Nylok patches can be applied so thick, or so close to the start of the threads on the screw that it can be difficult to know if it is being threaded in right to start. And it could have been that the build up of Nylok was just so thick that it bound up going in and seized up the screw, but the stuff doesn't cure in a way (like a thread locker) to glue the parts together. It's just supposed to be an interference fit to prevent the part from vibrating loose.

It may just be me but when I zoom in on Steyr’s pic that looks exactly like a big red puddle of loctite. It would explain why the head snapped off.

You are correct on what is SUPPOSED to be on there is the nylok patch like on one of mine below.

I’m guessing some jackwagon saw red nylok and thought he would just add a drop of red loctite on a bare screw thinking there would be a 90% chance it would never be changed out anyway.

I’ve installed several and never had an issue.