M1A: How to remove stripper-clip guide and install ARMS #18 mount.

azredhawk44 · April 3, 2007, 07:08 PM

Is this something that can be done by a kitchen table smith? How do I remove the pin that retains the guide, and do I drift the guide off to the right or to the left when removing?

Any special considerations to the ARMS #18 mount? I've heard that there are some bumps installing these on cast receivers like Armscorp and Springfield produce.

HankL · April 4, 2007, 04:04 AM

The pin is a 3/32" x 9/16" roll pin. Drive it out from the inside of the receiver with a #3 size roll pin punch. The stripper clip guide will come out by drifting from the right towards the left.

Can't be of any help with the ARMS #18, sorry.

April 4, 2007, 04:04 AM	#2
HankL Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: The Sunny South Posts: 2,174	The pin is a 3/32" x 9/16" roll pin. Drive it out from the inside of the receiver with a #3 size roll pin punch. The stripper clip guide will come out by drifting from the right towards the left. Can't be of any help with the ARMS #18, sorry. __________________ Check 6

April 3, 2007, 07:08 PM	#1
azredhawk44 Junior member Join Date: September 28, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 6,465	M1A: How to remove stripper-clip guide and install ARMS #18 mount. Is this something that can be done by a kitchen table smith? How do I remove the pin that retains the guide, and do I drift the guide off to the right or to the left when removing? Any special considerations to the ARMS #18 mount? I've heard that there are some bumps installing these on cast receivers like Armscorp and Springfield produce.