hoser4963 1 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I've got my S-12 conversion done and need to install the pin retainer clip or the wire. Both require the safety lever to go thru the hole to lock it in place. I can't get the safety out with the bolt-hold-open in the way and I can't get the bolt-hold-open out of the way without taking everything else back apart. And it was kinda a PITA to get it all together the several times I had to do it and I'd rather not have to do it again. I used the clip the first time and punched the hammer pin thru it and that locked it all together with no way to get it apart. That was fine until I noticed my disconnector spring had somehow fallen out. I had to dremel the clip in two to get it back apart. Any suggestions? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Get some 3/16" e-clips and use them instead of the wire. Avoids all the hassle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bugeye 2 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Yeah, toss out the retaining pin and get a shepards crook, about $15 but so freaking easy to put in and take out. I think DPH arms sells the retaining wire for about $2.50 and probably about $5 shipping! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoser4963 1 Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Yeah, that's what I had to dremel out. I'll try the e-clips. Thanks guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocinante 100 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I got the wire retainer but was too stupid to figure out how it locked both pins so I made my own retainers out of paper clips. It worked just fine maybe even a little better because I could shape them easy to grab with pliers. Shouldn't you be able to just pull any type of clip off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I got the wire retainer but was too stupid to figure out how it locked both pins so I made my own retainers out of paper clips. It worked just fine maybe even a little better because I could shape them easy to grab with pliers. Shouldn't you be able to just pull any type of clip off? E-clips snap around the pins and lock on thus preventing them from coming off on their own. They can be removed with a needle nose if necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 The shepard's crook replacement plates suck on the S-12. I recommend the much cheaper and easier to install wire retainers that DPH sells. I'm referrind to the L shaped ones. I make my own out the factory retainer springs. There's a link in the tech section to how I do this. I wouldn't recommend using a paper clip because it's not spring steel and could bend and come loose. With the plates I always have to grind the top off so it will clear the bolt carrier and also have to enlarge the hole for the selector to go thru. E clips work ok but are a little hard to get to IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my762buzz 141 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 The shepard's crook replacement plates suck on the S-12. I recommend the much cheaper and easier to install wire retainers that DPH sells. I'm referrind to the L shaped ones. I make my own out the factory retainer springs. There's a link in the tech section to how I do this. I wouldn't recommend using a paper clip because it's not spring steel and could bend and come loose.With the plates I always have to grind the top off so it will clear the bolt carrier and also have to enlarge the hole for the selector to go thru. E clips work ok but are a little hard to get to IMO. What are E clips and where can I buy some? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MD_Willington 11 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 http://www.imperialinc.com/items.asp?item=0056010 Clips shaped like the Euro symbol... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my762buzz 141 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 http://www.imperialinc.com/items.asp?item=0056010 Clips shaped like the Euro symbol... Thanks they are available at Home Depot and Lowes I just checked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoser4963 1 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Yep. My buddy that works at Homer depot got me some and they look like they will do the trick. After I sandblast it and spray-and-bake a nice flat black finish and post a picture for you guys to drool over, I'll take it to the range and see how they hold up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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