Needing some assistance guys

[orangeRcode]

I was putting a Magpul ASAP ambidextrous sling mount on my new AR and used alot of caution when taking it apart. All went well until the reassmbly. As I was screwing in the buffer tube the retaining pin popped up and the spring is no where to be found. I've moved everything around in the garage and am about to shop vac it to see if I can pick it up. However, I'm betting it's lost. I have the buffer retainer but have lost the spring. I was concentrating on keep the sling mount against the lower so I wouldn't lose or kink that spring that I must have not had the tube far enough in. Where can I find one without having to buy a whole kit? Any help would be appreciated. I'm more disappointed in myself for being careless than the loss of the spring.

 

[Gabriel42]

If we have one at Outdoor America tomorrow when I get to work, I will let you know.

 

[orangeRcode]

If we have one at Outdoor America tomorrow when I get to work, I will let you know.

Thank you for your offer, I truly appreciate it!

The gun gods must have been smiling down on me. After about 30 minutes of moving/cleaning/vacuuming I found the spring in a box on a shelving unit right next to where I was working. I finished the remainder of the install without incident on the kitchen on a large white sheet.

 

[Volmarr]

I did the exact same thing when I was installing mine. Glad you found it.

 

[Glock_21]

Been there, done that. I keep spare springs and pins on hand now.

 

[ASP785]

If you don't launch a spring or two from your AR now and again, your not messing with it enough!

 

[dennishoddy]

There's a locator set screw from an adjustable gas block somewhere in my shop. Heard it hit the floor, and spent an hour trying to find it on a clean floor. Amazing.

 

[Mr.Glock]

There's a locator set screw from an adjustable gas block somewhere in my shop. Heard it hit the floor, and spent an hour trying to find it on a clean floor. Amazing.

I spent half a day looking for a Glock Magazine spring floor that goes into a Glock +2 mag extension. It flew off when I did not have the extension all the way on. I tore my two roll away tool boxes away from the wall, swept under them, moved my 8 foot work bench cabinet away from the wall, and more. Have yet to find the little plastic thing yet!!! I even got a ladder and looked along the 4 inch red iron that runs along the walls, thinking it landed and set on them, still nothing yet!

Sometimes chit just gets away and goes to never land!

 

[tRidiot]

I did the exact same thing when I was installing mine. Glad you found it.

I lost one the same way. Never found the bastard.

Now I keep extras of most detents and springs. "Oops kits" they call 'em at FBT...

 

[Hoov]

Last year, we had the dryer vent cleaned. Found a sock. That's where they go...