If you have to take a hammer and punch out in order to push out a take down pin so you can disassemble the weapon, there is something wrong.
Thanks for serving as yet another example of what I'm talking about.
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All depends how hard you have to hit it. If all it requires is a light whack with a punch then it will loosen up just fine.
I like how I'm the example yet you're the only one in this thread thinks it's a problem. If you put together enough AR's then you know this is a non issue. One could easily say you're an example of someone who complains about every little thing and makes an issue about the silliest things.
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If you can't field strip the weapon without the use of tools, there's something wrong. That is not a "silly thing." I'm not going to say it again.
Yes, I am well aware that this problem occurs a lot in the community. That's the community's fault, because you guys never report a problem back to the vendors, so they don't care about such matters.
Just because it's something that people have seen time and again does not mean that it's right.
@The OP.... How about you do this....
Go out and shoot 300 rounds through it and then come back and tell us if you can field strip your rifle without the use of tools. If the pin is still a little sriff, a bullet head should be sufficient to get it started.
If you still require a hammer and a punch, then call Rainier and let them know.
Something tells me you will be just fine.
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I've have a strict "no file" rule for new products, as in if I have to take a file to something for it to be acceptable to my personal standards then it's going back for a replacement. If it's something bought 2nd hand then I'm SOL and have to roll with it, not an issue. But a new product that is eligible for replacement is eligible for just that reason. So the consumer has an opportunity to be satisfied with their purchase and so they aren't on their own after the sale if there is an issue. Company follow up is a good thing for both parties.
I'd explain myself to the company and ask for a replacement, personally. What's a week and a half lead time for a replacement in the grand scheme of things? My customers expect the same from me with the products I sell. Just part of the process IYAM.
I think it's unrealistic to expect that all brands of uppers will work flawlessly with all lowers, and I don't care to waste my time sending uppers and especially lowers back when I can easily fix it myself in less time than it takes me to find a box and package the thing up. Your standards may be higher than mine. Good on ya' ......
[QUOTE=Obscenejesster;1924975 If the pin is still a little sriff, a bullet head should be sufficient to get it started.
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This. I use bullet heads for this and adjusting my front sight.
Varying tolerances from one manufacturer to another is normal. If they fit with a hammer and punch, then I suggest shooting with it and I would be willing to bet the parts will loosen/mate with each other within one or two range sessions. For a shooter, this is a non issue. For those that masturbate to their rifles and keep them safe queens, then it becomes an issue.
OP, I'm sure either way you decide to go Rainier will take care of it.