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OIPactual
10-04-14, 13:31
Just as the title says, i have a DD V7, and i installed a cmmg ambi selector, when the bolt is locked back the selector turns hard. When the bolt is forward it works fine...any ideas?
Shiz
10-04-14, 14:30
normal. most safeties won't even engage if the bolt is locked back.
samuse
10-04-14, 14:42
Hmm. All my Colts with stock and Geissele triggers will engage with the bolt locked back...
lahunter57
10-04-14, 14:43
normal. most safeties won't even engage if the bolt is locked back.

I'm not sure what kind of safeties you are using, but I just tried 6 rifles and they all switch to safe when the bolt is locked back; which they should. At that point, the hammer has been engaged by the sear.

To the OP, it's probably the safety itself. Maybe a bearing surface is rough or out of spec. Drop in another safety and see what happens.


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3 AE
10-04-14, 14:49
OP, you didn't go with the B.A.D.-A.S.S.? "OMG, the horror, the horror." :fie:
SpeedRacer
10-04-14, 14:56
That's the rifle's way of telling you it wants BAD levers.
OIPactual
10-04-14, 14:57
I think it is just a rough spot on the selector, it is getting easier to turn now. I know i should have gone with the BAD ASS, however this one was sitting here on the shelf, and it was $18.00. I have used one on a Colt 6920 i have for some time now, and have had good luck with it. I will replace it with a BAD inc selector when funds allow. Thanks for the help!