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    You said the detent fell out? And the spring is up inside. Did you put the detent or the spring in the receiver first? It almost sounds like the detent went in after the spring, which would be backwards. Anyway, easy fix. If you can't get a wire in there a very small drill bit, turned by hand will yield the results you need.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nynco View Post
    I have to ask because from the description, it sounds like you are missing the pin that is supposed to be in front of the spring. Without the pin, the spring would sit too deep and do what you say. With the spring it should stick out and go into grip part. Did you put the detent pin in there?
    +1, it does sound like the detent pin is missing. Take the grip off, wiggle the lower receiver a little and work the selector out. Get a thin piece of flexible wire and work it in the hole from the selector area. You might want to pick up another spring with the detent also, there is a chance that the speing may have gotten screwed when switching the selector between safe & fire.

    BTW, don't worry about the placement of the ACOG, you will get it where it needs to be for you when you get some rounds down range and break in your rifle.

    Good job on the build, it looks great.
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    I should have asked for more clarification. You're right that his post is confusing.

    Quote Originally Posted by rob_s View Post
    Let's be careful here guys.

    OP. If you still have the problem with the spring/grip, take a picture closer up showing the problem. For most of us here your written description isn't making sense and it may just be a case of having the wrong terminology.



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    I figured it out guys. I wedged the selector spring so bad I had to take apart the trigger assembly to get it out. Detent pin was fine and I had put that in first when I installed the new grip. I am putting the trigger assembly back together right now. Good learning experience. Still not sure exactly how I crammed the spring in the well so bad.

    Thanks for the responses.
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    Just figured out what I did wrong. I put the spring in the hole where the screw for the grip goes. Did I mention I am a noob?

    On the plus side I now know how to completely disassemble and reassemble the trigger assembly. Function check says everything is working properly. That was fun.

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    Thats awesome you learned something. Now you know. Nice rifle by the way
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    Quote Originally Posted by BCmJUnKie View Post
    Thats awesome you learned something. Now you know. Nice rifle by the way
    When I was talking to the guy that sold me the rifle he said to be careful for the spring and pin when I took the old grip off so I just assumed that is where it went.

    We didnt get to take apart the lower receiver for cleaning when I was in the Army so this was new territory for me. Lesson learned.

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    LOL...

    It's all good man. I did a search on youtube and found this for video for you:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In7vo3DyOzU

    You may also be able to find a youtube install video for new rail systems or accessories - doesn't hurt to check.

    Best of luck and good shooting

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    There might be damage to the spring and pin. It might be advised to replace them with new ones as a precaution.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nynco View Post
    There might be damage to the spring and pin. It might be advised to replace them with new ones as a precaution.
    Pin is fine, it never left the hole it was supposed to be in. The spring was hosed and was replaced with a new one.

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