Accu.Wedge Tip?

Greetings!

Just wondering about the Accu.Wedge and how many here are able to "close" their upper and lower together? I've been trying to "close" the two but to no avail. I'm even using my entire weight of 165 pounds to get to where I'm able to push the pin through, but no go!

It's frustrating so the solution that I've been utilizing is two (2) foam ear plugs. Works fine and doesn't have no play--Man Alive is it solid! I did that with my Colt Match HBAR that's now looonng gone some years ago with no problems and now on my Noveske. So far so good!

So if there's an easier way to use this thingamajig (A.W), please advise and thanks in advance!

I believe it's been said on here that it's not a good idea. If you have to put your weight on to try to "close" the two halves, then you might as well run the risk of damaging your rifle. Maybe the pros will chime in.

Take your Accuwedge and chuck it in the shitcan. A lttle slop between the upper and lower is no biggie. Much better than having bits of foreign matter dickin' up your rifle's innards.

MBR

I don't care for the wiggle either but you'll probably find that you will need to trim that wedge down to where it just makes your upper and lower snug enough not to rattle. Having to use that much force can't be a good thing for constant stresses it puts on the pin holes.

Get rid of it.

SIT IT 200 METER OUT AND SHOOT IT:D

seems like this would be a good option:

http://www.jprifles.com/1.5.1.7.php

If you have slop between the two, sell it and get a better rifle!

Yes indeed! Just curious as to know because that thingamajig is just sitting at the bottom of my grip. Again, for me that is, using two (2) foam ear plugs works fine! :D

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Originally Posted by rharris2163

. . .sell it and get a better rifle!

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Sell my Noveske N4LR? I thought about that--once. . .Hmmm. . .:D

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Originally Posted by CLHC

It's frustrating so the solution that I've been utilizing is two (2) foam ear plugs. Works fine and doesn't have no play--Man Alive is it solid!

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Where, exactly, did you put them?

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Originally Posted by austin12gauge

Where, exactly, did you put them?

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Right behind the take down pin. Saw this picture somewhere else on the web showing where the gimmicky AW sits. That's where I put the foam ear plugs.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../AccuWedge.jpg

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Originally Posted by CLHC

Right behind the take down pin.

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Am I seeing one plug in that picture or two? Looks like one.

That's not my picture but a borrowed one from off the information super highway, it's showing a single Accu Wedge. That's the same spot I put the foam ear plugs. . .Just to give an example, that's all. :)

I use one in my match AR and all I needed to do was trim a bit off of the bottom to get it to close, it’s good and snug now. No rattling while in off hand anymore

i wouldn't put that or earplugs or anything foreign in a lower receiver. Thats just adding something that could possibly cause a malfunction at a wrong time. Slop between the receivers won't affect anything. Most older rifles that are actually used will develope some play between the upper and lower. i wouldn't worry about it.

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Originally Posted by Warrior

i wouldn't put that or earplugs or anything foreign in a lower receiver. Thats just adding something that could possibly cause a malfunction at a wrong time. Slop between the receivers won't affect anything. Most older rifles that are actually used will develope some play between the upper and lower. i wouldn't worry about it.

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Sure wouldn't want Misters "Finagle, Murphy and Sod" paying an unexpected visit. . .:eek:

Shitcan that crap, its unnecessary!

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Originally Posted by rharris2163

If you have slop between the two, sell it and get a better rifle!

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Then what do I trade my Colt M4 in for?

I use an accuwedge on my LWRC. I just shaved off (a lot) excess from the bottom until the upper and lower fit snug. Works great.

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Originally Posted by PackerfanXD

I use an accuwedge on my LWRC. I just shaved off (a lot) excess from the bottom until the upper and lower fit snug. Works great.

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I have used one as well for over 10,000 rounds with no problems. It can't "Float Around" in the lower due to the design, and it doesn't disintegrate. You need to trim the top for a perfect fit, but once you do it will take all the play out of the upper/ lower fit.

I just purchased a new LMT upper and lower and they had a bit of play, which doesn't really affect anything, but it drives me nuts. The original accuwedge I installed was way to tight, but after trimming it down quite a bit, it now fits perfect and has taken away all the slop. I also had one in my previous colt government carbine and never had any issues with it. Some weapons just fit together snugger than others.:)

i would much rather have a little wiggle and a SERVICEABLE rifle

than some obscenely tight upper to lower fit which requires a hammer and punch to drive out the takedown pin (see also: RRA)

i have yet to meet anyone serious about their firearms recommend this junk