mikeshan1911
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Best gas key staking tool?
Gas Key Staking Tool
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Welcome to the forum.
There's nothing fancy about staking a gas key and this is normally done with a punch like the one in the link below.
If you have not staked a gas key before you may want to watch a few YouTube videos to save yourself a headache.
STARRETT STARRETT 5/32" CENTER PUNCH | Brownells
Stakes socket-head cap screws securing the bolt carrier key to the bolt carrier. SPECS: 4" (10.2cm) long. 5?32" (4mm) punch, 3?8" diameter body.
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mikeshan1911
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Thanks
Automatic Center Punch?
Automatic Center Punch?
You would be better off with a small brass hammer so you can control the amount of impact easier. A bad staking means buying a new gas key.
Real Avid makes a really nice armours tool kit for working on AR's and it comes with everything you will need for a start to finish build.
Primary Arms has a discount code on the banner for an additional 12% off so this kit would be roughly $220.00
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mikeshan1911
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Thanks, I have the kit and the punch works great for staking the castle nut. Never thought to use it for the gas key.
I also purchased the Real Avid Master Gun Vice. Recommend it highly.
Thanks again
I also purchased the Real Avid Master Gun Vice. Recommend it highly.
Thanks again
mikeshan1911
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Thanks, I have the kit and the punch works great for staking the castle nut. Never thought to use it for the gas key.
I also purchased the Real Avid Master Gun Vice. Recommend it highly.
Thanks again
I also purchased the Real Avid Master Gun Vice. Recommend it highly.
Thanks again
Just found this on Brownells though I've never tried one myself it looks like an interesting tool.
This tool appears to have good reviews.
BROWNELLS AR-15/M16 CARRIER KEY STAKING TOOL | Brownells
Precision-machined, solid steel tool lets you stake the carrier key screws the best way—from the sides—to ensure they don't back out under the most strenuous rapid-fire conditions. Eliminates the hassle of trying to stake the screws with a hammer ...
www.brownells.com
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As I wrote in the other thread ( https://www.thearmorylife.com/forum...loose-where-to-go-from-here.9206/#post-141864 ), I've only ever used the MOACKS - http://www.m-guns.com/tools.php . I unfortunately have not had the opportunity to try others.
Chad Albrecht of SOTAR recommends for this purpose *_ONLY* this tool.
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^ In case that FB post doesn't open (I don't remember if it's a Closed Group), here's the pertinent text, verbatim:
Chad Albrecht of SOTAR recommends for this purpose *_ONLY* this tool.
School of the American Rifle
****SOTAR AR TOOL, GAUGE, & JIG LIST**** ******************************************************** My Students often ask for suggestions about what AR Tools, Gauges, and Jigs they should buy. When I...
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^ In case that FB post doesn't open (I don't remember if it's a Closed Group), here's the pertinent text, verbatim:
@Schooloftheamericanrifle on FB said:
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Every time I cleaned my AR I checked everything on the rifle for loose parts including the gas key on the BCG I never found any issues.