My detachable carry handle doesn't seem to want to stay on for more than 50 rounds, it loosens up pretty easily. Do I just need to crank those screws to get it to stay on, or is there something else I should do?
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AR15 Detachable Carry Handle - How To Secure?
- Thread starter Ninsho
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Lil' dab of Blue Locktite on the threads...
Just a thought here. Are you sure that you are getting it securely seated in the rails before tightening the screws? If you are, my apologies for asking the question.
I believe I am, what qualifies as securely seated? When hand tightened, the handle does not seem to move on its own or with hand pressure until after I start shooting it again.
Its my Anvil Arms NES build on a AA Stripped Upper.
Speaking of which, where exactly is the handle supposed to go.. seems to me that there is at least a centimeter or two of play, i.e. the handle could be all the way forward, all the way back or somewhere in between.
J
Jose
Some of the dimensions of the rails on your rifle, handle, or both are most likley outside of specifications.
Field expedient method
Ninsho,
Field expedient method – Turn the knobs until they are finger tight. Then use a “tool” (screwdriver, coin, or the back of you knife blade) to tighten the knobs an additional one-quarter (1/4) turn. If you have a paint pen handy, you can paint a couple of witness marks on the knobs / carry handle for a quick reference to see when they are working loose.
I concur with (gently) pushing the carry handle forward while tightening the knobs.
Part of your “load, make ready” drill should include checking the sights. I normally do this last, right after I close the ejection port cover. In my case (for my M4gery), this means ensuring the levers on the LaRue mount are closed and I look through the RCO. In your case, you might consider checking the tightness of the knobs (and everything else that is attached to your rifle) every time you insert a magazine. Do this in a tactile way first (in case you every need to load your rifle in darkness or periods of reduced visibility) and then do it visually.
Caveat: This is “a” way, not “the” way. YMMV
Ninsho,
Field expedient method – Turn the knobs until they are finger tight. Then use a “tool” (screwdriver, coin, or the back of you knife blade) to tighten the knobs an additional one-quarter (1/4) turn. If you have a paint pen handy, you can paint a couple of witness marks on the knobs / carry handle for a quick reference to see when they are working loose.
I concur with (gently) pushing the carry handle forward while tightening the knobs.
Part of your “load, make ready” drill should include checking the sights. I normally do this last, right after I close the ejection port cover. In my case (for my M4gery), this means ensuring the levers on the LaRue mount are closed and I look through the RCO. In your case, you might consider checking the tightness of the knobs (and everything else that is attached to your rifle) every time you insert a magazine. Do this in a tactile way first (in case you every need to load your rifle in darkness or periods of reduced visibility) and then do it visually.
Caveat: This is “a” way, not “the” way. YMMV
