e-clips

[facepull 3]

i just found out that my converted saiga has no axis pin retainers of any kind. wtf? i know that the plates are the best but in the short run i wanna use e-clips. does any one know what size i need and where do i put them on? pleas help

[stnls1911 55]

i just found out that my converted saiga has no axis pin retainers of any kind. wtf? i know that the plates are the best but in the short run i wanna use e-clips. does any one know what size i need and where do i put them on? pleas help

 

 

The FCG Plates are way easier to take on and off. I would use that instead of the E-Clips. I have no knowledge of the E-Clips personally, but they should fit into the indent of the axis pin just like the FCG Plate. I don't know what size, I only know that Dinzag sells them.

[Heath_h49008 442]

Take the axis pin into your local TruValue or other hardware store. Should be about a quarter.

[Mullet Man 2,114]

You would need 3/16" clips.

 

But i would use something else, like a plate or or sheperds crook. Something that takes no tools too install/remove and something that is less likely to fall off in normal use. Like you said, keep the e-clips use temporary.

[akastormi 617]

There like 4.5mm but 3/16th will work. I've built AK's and used E-clips to hold the pins, and never had them fail.

[kresk 10,063]

Have used e-clips multiple times without any problems. Be sure you get the correct size, as stated, and that they are fully seated. If there is a third/middle dog ear opposite the opening of the clip consider dremeling it down just a hair so the clip is definitely fully seated. They can be pulled off with a small screwdriver or a dental pick if the axis pins need to be removed. The retainer plates are great too, but you can get a hundred e-clips for a few bucks.