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Clearly the problem was the less-than-spec upper, and the BCG. The lower just gives us hatah’s another chance to say, “Bushamster!” :sarcastic:
I wonder if the LWRC was assembled wrong?
If they put the cotter pin in before the firing pin then the trigger fell on it cutting the cotter pin in half and pushing the other end out?
Seems like a possible theory
Yeah I thought about that, but I just don’t see the FP staying put during handling to even still be in place. And it wouldn’t have reached a primer with the pin blocking its path, along with the hammer angle not being correct enough for any kind of solid ignition.
Don’t think that one’s physically possible.
I have seen more than a few firing pin related threads at LWRC fourm. Im not saying this was related but they have a few diffrent versions of there BCG out there.
It’s important that everyone realize, however, that it’s very possible to get general American opinion to move in the other direction, too. Definitely not a lost cause.
Right now I think we’re still dealing with the aftermath of the 1990s, which in my opinion was the low point of my lifetime. Public perception or firearms owners, users, and bearers has improved significantly since then, however. I think it’s definitely trending in the correct direction.
That was pretty interesting. The same thing happened to me when I owned a LWRC upper. I replaced the retaining pin with a KNC solid type. Any idea’s on the reason for this type of breakage?
First thing I thought of when I saw the LWRC video from another thread yesterday…
Which after reading all of the thread was thusly confirmed.
Eugene cops have a tendency to be boners. Not as bad as Lane County Sherriffs though.
Well done. I’m actually surprised that one of them knew the law and he didn’t get cuffed.
Ah, that explains it. Thanks.
Iraqgunz
Wow firing pin retainer fail? Never seen nor heard that one. Seen them installed wrong where firing pin locked up the action. How many rounds on that gun? Both of those AR’s looked very dry! I like mine wet. 
I’ve referenced these videos before in other posts. They’re certainly a good thing to see happen especially with the somewhat educational narrative.
It makes me think I should keep a nice complete spare parts kit in a tackle box or something. A gun may be quality but strange stuff can break that isn’t just an extractor, bolt, or firing pin.
what multi tool were you using?
Multitasker…it was stated in video.
The rifle in particular was an LWRC and it was a loaner to the shooter from a friend. He was erroneously told that it didn’t need to be lubed.
I have seen firing retaining pins bend or split in half, but not like that one did.
He did Fairly well; but remember no matter how smart you are- you will be better off if you dont talk to the police.
“excuse me sir i see you are carrying a gun ???”
“hello officer; yes im out for a walk; if im not under arrest il be on my way” and start walking. We have had great success with this in va and thenpolice have much more respect for a citizen just wanting to be left alone than someone trying to get in a legalese battle on the sidewalk.
Judging from the pieces shown in the video, the cotter pin was installed backwards with the head on the R/H side rather than the L/H
Actually it was installed properly. But, when the pin split, it went through to the other side and then literally bent over which caused it to lock up.
Great videos of malfunctions and how to diagnose and fix them.
In the first video, it sounds like Steve instructing in the background while the gun is being diagnosed/fixed.
Thanks for the link. Great video.