buffer detent problems

wesjohn13 · 01-31-2012, 06:44 AM

I replaced my buffer tube last night, but I ruined the little spring. Not totally but i had to cut a few coils off to put it back in. Is it important? I would think it is if it was put in there. It was the little one between the lower receiver and the plate, I have no idea what the things are called. Just looking for some help with the name and if I can get away without one.

t-star · 01-31-2012, 09:45 AM

does it fit in a little "well" just in front of the buffer?- that's the buffer detent spring- stops the buffer from travelling out the front when you've got the rifle apart, as long as there's something in the way of the buffer, you should be ok

wesjohn13 · 01-31-2012, 10:55 AM

I don't think its the buffer spring, it's inbetween the receiver and the plate on my buffer. Its not inside the receiver itself. I think its just called a retent spring and pin.

PA28R200 · 01-31-2012, 12:28 PM

Plate??? you must have changed out a std stock for a collapsable type.

That detent spring and plunger holds the rear take down pin in place.

You can get away with loosing a few coils.

Make sure you did not loose the plunger inside.

If you have good resistance pushing the t.d. Pin out your gtg.

01-31-2012, 06:44 AM	#1
wesjohn13 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MN Posts: 9	Spring problem I replaced my buffer tube last night, but I ruined the little spring. Not totally but i had to cut a few coils off to put it back in. Is it important? I would think it is if it was put in there. It was the little one between the lower receiver and the plate, I have no idea what the things are called. Just looking for some help with the name and if I can get away without one.

01-31-2012, 12:28 PM	#4
PA28R200 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: CENTRAL MA Posts: 9	Plate??? you must have changed out a std stock for a collapsable type. That detent spring and plunger holds the rear take down pin in place. You can get away with loosing a few coils. Make sure you did not loose the plunger inside. If you have good resistance pushing the t.d. Pin out your gtg. Last edited by PA28R200; 01-31-2012 at 12:33 PM. Reason: ADD

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01-31-2012, 09:45 AM	#2
t-star Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,157	does it fit in a little "well" just in front of the buffer?- that's the buffer detent spring- stops the buffer from travelling out the front when you've got the rifle apart, as long as there's something in the way of the buffer, you should be ok

01-31-2012, 10:55 AM	#3
wesjohn13 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MN Posts: 9	I don't think its the buffer spring, it's inbetween the receiver and the plate on my buffer. Its not inside the receiver itself. I think its just called a retent spring and pin.