Rookie question re: take down lever

[alvin]

Originally Posted by Fenian

Hi

I've read on another forum that you need to depress the muzzle before you move the take down lever to begin disassembly. Is this necessary or something that's overstated?

I didn't notice this step in the following disassembly video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD9hq...eature=related

Thanks!

The video is absolutely correct. Please note exactly what he did: he pull the toggle up with empty magazine, checked the chamber being empty, toggle/bolt assembly is locked by hold open, then he turned down TD level.

Since toggle/bolt was locked by hold open, the barrel is in its rear position, and the space behind the TD pin is cleared, so TD can turn. This turning is not by brute force and will not damage the gun.