ar-15 lower builders....

[ssgrock3]

it isn't that big of a deal, I have bent several and they really aren't a big deal to be kinked a little as long as it goes in. This actually takes the wear down period out of it and you can function that detent much easier, plus versatility of taking stocks on and off.

 

[Shoot Summ]

For any of the Tulsa guys, I have the tap, and about 90 of the set screws(bought 100 on ebay for $4 shipped).

 

[ssgrock3]

and it is easy to do. That receiver is the only thing I have tapped in my life. No practice, nada. Easy peasy

 

[glowworm]

FYI, I've done this as well. It is a good idea to use some anti-galling goop on the threads of the setscrew. You don't want the aluminum and steel to gall/stick if you ever need to take the set screw out. I also did this on the safety detent so I could pull the grip without losing that spring. For those wary...if you really dork up the threads...so what. Just put the full size spring in and cover it up with the end plate. You won't really ruin it. You'll just prevent yourself from doing the mod. Lube the tap too...

 

[beastep]

Good info.

 

[ssgrock3]

If anything it is fun to mess around with and share ideas. Only a couple loops need to be clipped and the tap doesn't need to be done very deep, lube for sure while taping.

 

[beastep]

I will do this on the next one I put together for sure.

 

[glowworm]

Oddly, I just bought a stripped Aero lower and it comes from the factory already tapped for this. Kinda neat, especially for $69.

 

[otis147]

was thinking aero offered this from the factory.

wouldn't mind doing this on my next build (whenever that may be)

 

[gfercaks33]

My last spikes came with it down from the factory