Anyone know anything about firearm repair? Specifically with an ar style rifle. Did some practice yesterday and now its sorta broken

If anything I could just use the name of the part that fell off

Lemme see the part

I've checked google and am having trouble

Let me see the part

@TrashPandas4lyf

Send a pic of the part

The part is what holds the rear attaching pin in place to connect the upper and lower

Sorry for potato quality

So what seems to be the problem

The rear attaching pin for the lower has a small detent that keeps it from sliding completely out

It seems it either sheered off or somehow loosened and fell out

Hmm

You might have to twist the pin or look with a flashlight for any damage

Yeah

One of my favorite toys

I'd help if I could but considering I've never even held an AR style rifle I wouldn't know 😅

If it sheered off then you’ll have to go to a machinist to have it put back

I have minimal experience with Ar 15s

Nice toy

I looked. On the front pin there is a small detent on the front pin in place that "clicks" into place when you either put it all the way in or pull it out for maitenance

The rear one no longer has one. I was more or less hoping someone knew what it was called so I can call a local smith

Look for the detent and if it’s not there you’ll need a new pin or you’ll need a machinist to put one on the pin

The pin will be cheaper though

Yeah, I'll definitely need a new one, I just didn't want to sound like a pleb when I call around. I've had her for going on 10 years now and never had a problem until now, and I've never seen this happen with any ar in the past

Ok so I asked my dad about it and he said that there is a spring and pin that holds in the pin and if the spring+pin fell out you’ll need the spring and pin and get them lined up

There’s a spot by the buffer tube that screws on with a plate that holds in the spring and pin that keeps the rear pin in if you unscrew that there’ll be a channel and if your spring+pin are there it is the rear pin but that might’ve loosened up and the spring and pin would’ve fell out

Much thanks. Unfortunately it happened at an outdoor range, so both are hopelessly lost. At least I know what to ask about when I call

You can find the parts on different websites, magpul will likely be the best if they have it

Called a local shop. They can take care of the parts and repair/tightening the plate for 30-40 bucks total. You are the best

Ok happy to help

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Best pistol caliber I'm on the fence

@Hunteder depends on the situation 😅

.45 is nice

I shoot a 40, same stopping power as a 45 with less kick

A double stack .45 would be my choice

I've heard that if you're getting a .40 you might as well get a .45 lol

its a good rounded cal

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