Castle Nut Staking

[Hwikek]

I recently purchased a DDM4V5LW and I noticed that the staking on the castle nut was not quite what I'd expected.

Here is the partial staking on one on the notches


The other notches are not staked


I'm planning on just having the issue taken care of locally but I was simply surprised considering that everything else on the rifle seemed to be very good, like the staking on the gas key.

[kmrtnsn]

Just take a punch and a hammer and overstrike the original staking. It will be fine.

[Hwikek]

I was just kind of shocked to see an improperly staked castle nut on the rifle. It functioned well enough with the only ammo available, low end Herters. And like I said I will just have the problem corrected where I live since this is hardly an issue to send in the rifle for.

[Clint]

The thread just below has good info.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=91530

[Hwikek]

That's a good thread. I read it a few times before though but thanks for linking it for new members.

[kmrtnsn]

From what I can see in the OP's pic, the staking is perfectly functional, just not as aesthetically pleasing as he may prefer. This is an easy user fix. 10 seconds with a hammer and a punch. It is a battle rifle, not a $20k, custom fitted Beretta shotgun, with gold filigree inlays.

[Hwikek]

I thought it was a little weak but I admit I am far from an expert on these things. Now I just need to look in my garage for a punch.

[kmrtnsn]

Welcome aboard, this is a great place for AR/M4 info, discussion, and argument.

[Hwikek]

Thanks

[kmrtnsn]

Before you hit it with a punch, evaluate that that stock end plate meets your needs and that you don't need an alternative sling attachment point instead. Me, I'd swap it out first.