
Originally Posted by
C4IGrant
When I find people say such things like "it annoys me." My advice is always to shoot more on the move (fixes the problem instantly).

C4
Hmmm ... I find myself agreeing here.
My first AR had almost no slop. I really liked the "feel." It was a Del-Ton. I quickly sold it (after having been educated and revising my plan
) and bought a Knight's SR-15. The SR-15 had a bunch of movement, and it "bothered" me, even though the dealer said it was no big deal. I briefly tried the o-ring remedy, but did not like the fact that they were likely to wear and break loose. I simply had to readjust my mindset to embrace the fact that some play is inherent in the design and has zero impact on function.
Four thousand rounds, a Project Appleseed Rifleman's Patch (shot with the wiggly SR-15) and a carbine class later, I can't imagine worrying about it. My two Colts and a BCM also wiggle, and I am 100% confident in them - much more so than I would be with the "nice" feeling Del-Ton. The wiggle just isn't an issue that needs a solution, IMO.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. - Confucius
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