AR bolt carrier gas key

50 shooter · September 18, 2016, 11:37 PM

So I'm having problems with my AR at the range today, short story, I find that the gas key bolts are loose and the bolts weren't staked properly.

Is there a special tool or can I take a punch and stake them between the bolts and the key side or do they need to be staked from the sides of the key body towards the bolts?

Just want it to be correct as I'm really not happy about the whole issue, some lazy ass couldn't take the time to do his job correctly.

Scorch · September 19, 2016, 12:31 AM

There are special AR staking tools ( http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...prod29337.aspx ), but you can use a regular punch and stake them yourself.

Mobuck · September 19, 2016, 06:26 AM

Before doing this, you should completely remove the key and thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of BC and key. Otherwise, there is a higher potential for the key to come loose again or gas to leak out between the parts.

50 shooter · September 19, 2016, 06:41 AM

Thanks for the help, I'll be ordering the tool.

September 18, 2016, 11:37 PM	#1
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	AR bolt carrier gas key So I'm having problems with my AR at the range today, short story, I find that the gas key bolts are loose and the bolts weren't staked properly. Is there a special tool or can I take a punch and stake them between the bolts and the key side or do they need to be staked from the sides of the key body towards the bolts? Just want it to be correct as I'm really not happy about the whole issue, some lazy ass couldn't take the time to do his job correctly. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

September 19, 2016, 12:31 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	There are special AR staking tools ( http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...prod29337.aspx ), but you can use a regular punch and stake them yourself. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

September 19, 2016, 06:41 AM	#4
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	Thanks for the help, I'll be ordering the tool. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

September 19, 2016, 06:26 AM	#3
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	Before doing this, you should completely remove the key and thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of BC and key. Otherwise, there is a higher potential for the key to come loose again or gas to leak out between the parts.