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    Selector spring question

    So went to the gun show today and other then everyone wanting 30-60 Bones for pmags and insane amounts for ammo. I got a great deal on a magpul MOE+ grip. Question is instructions say when replacing new grip make sure you don't bend selector spring. Well it looks like it was bent when it was installed from factory. So I just put it back kinda bent, is this really a big deal I mean its just a little spring. Should I replace it? Thanks guys

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    post pics to show how what you mean by bent and how it is installed.

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    I'd install it. If the selector has adequate detent tension, I'd ignore the crease in the spring.

    In the meantime, I go cruise around at Brownells or Midway, pick up a couple of spring and detent kits to keep in the bag.

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    Quote Originally Posted by michael word View Post
    post pics to show how what you mean by bent and how it is installed.

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    It it worked without any problems before you removed the grip, it should work after being replaced. Unless it causes the detent to bind up where the selector seizes, I do not know of any reason why it would cause an issue. Put it in, install the new grip, and give it a try. If it works, use it until you can get a new one put in. If not, you aren't out anything for trying it.

    Picking up an spare one or two might be an idea next time you place an order somewhere. Nice to have some of those small parts on hand.
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    I don't know how it was installed b/c when I pulled the grip off it fell in my lap. But when I put it back in I put the bent end into the grip so the straight part went back into the lower receiver with the selector detent

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    Quote Originally Posted by glock_40_caliber View Post
    It it worked without any problems before you removed the grip, it should work after being replaced. Unless it causes the detent to bind up where the selector seizes, I do not know of any reason why it would cause an issue. Put it in, install the new grip, and give it a try. If it works, use it until you can get a new one put in. If not, you aren't out anything for trying it.

    Picking up an spare one or two might be an idea next time you place an order somewhere. Nice to have some of those small parts on hand.
    Great! Thanks for the help guys

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    If you reuse it, I would put the good end in the receiver and the bent end in the grip.The detent will probably seat against the spring better. Just my OCD.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Inkslinger View Post
    If you reuse it, I would put the good end in the receiver and the bent end in the grip.The detent will probably seat against the spring better. Just my OCD.
    Well I put it back in now my safety selector freely changes from safe to fire without having a mag in it. And the selector detent is in place bc I took the grip back off just to make sure it's in there? Guess I'm screwed

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    It doesn't matter if your mag is in. If your hammer is back the safety will function.
    Last edited by Inkslinger; 01-05-13 at 19:46.

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