small pin under take down lever

guns3545 · 04-29-2012, 06:07 PM

That's the detent spring. If you look closely at the takedown lever you will see a slot into which it fits in the closed position.

Without the spring in place, the takedown lever can freely rotate and move from locked to open. During recoil there is a mili-second when the takedown lever is not under pressure from the main spring and without the detent spring in place the take down lever can rotate and the gun will partially disassemble. Not a desirable situation.

Bottom line: the spring is essential.

John

04-29-2012, 06:07 PM	#1
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Thanks: 661 Thanked 493 Times in 219 Posts	That's the detent spring. If you look closely at the takedown lever you will see a slot into which it fits in the closed position. Without the spring in place, the takedown lever can freely rotate and move from locked to open. During recoil there is a mili-second when the takedown lever is not under pressure from the main spring and without the detent spring in place the take down lever can rotate and the gun will partially disassemble. Not a desirable situation. Bottom line: the spring is essential. John