Or is the lower fine? This is in the magwell. Will the crack get worst or can i use the lower long term without cause for concern? Should i buy a new lower?
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Join contest SubscribeAlright thanks. Is it a crack or a gouge?Absolutely buy a new lower. How else do the suppliers stay in business. I will take that broken one off your hands.
In all seriousness, I wouldn’t worry about that tiny gouge. Doesn’t look deep at all. Not it a critical area. Don’t sweat it. If it really bothers you, JBWeld is locally available.
True hahaha. I only looked because i accidentally over torqued a buffer tube due to torque wrench failure with a polymer magwell vise block so i inspected for damage. This is what i saw. So was wondering if it was compromised or safe to use stillYou're not shooting it enough if you've got time to notice shit like that.
Alright thanks. Is it a crack or a gouge?
The mag catch? Norgon ambi mag catch. I cant see anything on that side.What does look cracked is that magazine catch on the right edge of the picture
I removed my mag catch to check. Just looks like a casting or mim line to meWhat does look cracked is that magazine catch on the right edge of the picture
Torque a buffer tube? HahahahahahaTrue hahaha. I only looked because i accidentally over torqued a buffer tube due to torque wrench failure with a polymer magwell vise block so i inspected for damage. This is what i saw. So was wondering if it was compromised or safe to use still
Haha yea i messed up but think the lowers fine?Torque a buffer tube? Hahahahahaha
Yea. Like i said i messed up. Is the lower still usable or should i just buy another one?.3 oomph is usually tight on those I figure?
You've got the OCD bad, don't you?Yea. Like i said i messed up. Is the lower still usable or should i just buy another one?
Yep and i hate it. Long term gouges in the magwell wont cause any issues right?You've got the OCD bad, don't you?
Is this your first AR?Yep and i hate it. Long term gouges in the magwell wont cause any issues right?
Yes i get that but what i mean is the current gouges wont proceed into cracks in the long run and wont weaken the receiver in that area if the rifle is dropped?Is this your first AR?
That magwell is going to show all manner of scrapes and scratches after a few range sessions.
I think you need a borescope just to make sure. Don't forget to check out the barrel real good.Yep and i hate it. Long term gouges in the magwell wont cause any issues right?
Hahahahahah i love your humorI think you need a borescope just to make sure. Don't forget to check out the barrel real good.
I honestly feel sorry for you.Yes i get that but what i mean is the current gouges wont proceed into cracks in the long run and wont weaken the receiver in that area if the rifle is dropped?