Frederick Azar 0 Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Just purchased a couple of hours ago. Can't get safety lever to go to safe. Charging handle will not move front or back. Ejection port cover will not open. Just took it out of the box. Help please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Make sure there's no magazine in it. Open it. Pull the takedown pins. and see what's wrong. Check that the buffer moves freely. You should be able to pull the bolt carrier out of the rear of the upper receiver. Clean and lube everything per the manual below. Here's a good guide on maintenance: http://www.tecom.marines.mil/Portals/120/Docs/Student%20Materials/FMST%20Manual/m16.doc Edited December 11, 2016 by patriot 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frederick Azar 0 Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 If I had shot the gun I guess I would do that. Seems like I should bring it back to the big chain sporting goods store I purchased it from?? I wouldn't even know what to look for..thanks for answering so quickly I appreciate it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heartbreaker 1,085 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Push out the rear takedown pin and swing it open. See if you can remove the bolt. Safety will not go on if the hammer is not cocked. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 If I had shot the gun I guess I would do that. Seems like I should bring it back to the big chain sporting goods store I purchased it from?? I wouldn't even know what to look for..thanks for answering so quickly I appreciate it You should ALWAYS take a gun down and clean/inspect it before use. NEVER just take it to the range and shoot it. That's a good way to wear it on your face. There's tens of thousands of PSI bare inches from your face. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frederick Azar 0 Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Thanks for your help!! All good Thanks!! All good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 What was the problem? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 My guess. Buffer retainer too high impeading bolt travle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 No answer for days. Panther must have his tongue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullseyeboy 11 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 No answer for days. Panther must have his tongue. Haha, good one Patriot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 He's gone. Got what he needed and beat feet. Ungrateful little shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 He's gone. Got what he needed and beat feet. Ungrateful little shit. Haha +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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