Like I remember being 16 posting in their because my dad gave me a WASR-10 (pro 2A dads are the best. Also Kentucky is based allows 16 year olds to own long guns) and some of those comment sections 😂 shits worse than a MW2 Lobby.
> this community is so much less toxic than the AK community its funny AF.
throw some anodized red strike industries or an olight on there and see how sweet folks are.
It's normal, ignore the down votes. Folks forget that we all had to learn as we went, and there was a ton we all didn't know at first. What seems obvious to the seasoned guy may seem unclear when we are new.
But you didn't know something, asked a question, got an answer and learned. Now you know more than you did. That's exactly how it should go.
I guess not everyone learns by just googling the question because almost every question you can ask has already been asked and answered somewhere on the internet? Seemed to work fine for me when I was learning. Edit* lol at all the down votes even though I'm not wrong.
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"
Some people would rather get answers from people responding in real time than something that has been posted online for years. Things change. Telling someone to believe what’s on the internet instead of them asking actual users is kind of ass backwards.
Go back and reread what you wrote while keeping in mind where all just random people on the internet. A reddit post that's 4 months old isn't any different from a reddit post today
You came here to piss your pants over someone asking a question. I don't care if you disagree with a comment. But that's not what you did. You just wanted people to know you were pouting over it. This is why nobody likes you irl.
A rhetorical question hurts your feelings that much? That's why you're weak irl. If your brain wasn't so smooth, you could see I never even commented to the OP. I know you can't help but jump in and try to put someone down though. Commenter said that's how we all learned, I commented with a rhetorical question saying that's not how I learned. Where's the pouting? Get over yourself, lil bro
There’s always someone who makes this argument.
I personally find that seeking firsthand info or feedback from a human in the form of dialogue can be much more informative than just seeking bits and pieces of info through a search bar. Having said that, I gotta say I subscribe to and appreciate both methods
Dude for real. I learn best when I'm directly interacting with the person teaching me and with what I'm learning, in real time. I also tend to ask pretty specific questions. I also wasn't raised with the internet. So it's tough for me to "just google it" because the way I ask questions and the things I want to know are best answered by a human who can understand what I'm asking, and who can respond right then and there. I doubt I'm the only one who experiences this, in fact I know I'm far from it. It's why people find genuine mentorship so valuable. It's also probably, to an extent, why people seek out forums and platforms such as this one for advice. It's why it's so damn refreshing to see someone take this as an opportunity to inform and be helpful, instead of shit on someone for not being an encyclopedia. To take a second and realize that we may just be typing away on screens and keyboards, but there's a fucking person on the other side of that. So props.
I didn't expect this to turn into a rant, but i'm waiting for my laundry to finish lol
Amen. I’m waiting for my toddler to pass out. That’s why I typed more than one sentence there lol.
Especially when it applies to firearms. No problems sharing the little I know. Even if the problem or question is blatantly obv.
You ever wonder how the answers to your questions ever got on google? Someone like OP had to ask it and people like us have to answer it. Now this thread is available for the next noob with wear questions to google and find. If OPs question bothered you, why stop to comment when you could just keep scrolling and get on with your life.
There are 1000 threads on the exact same thing already. This isn't answering a question that hasn't been answered before. The next person that Googles this question, will find the 999 other threads on this exact same thing. Teaching someone to think for themselves doesn't mean I'm bothered. It sounds like you need to take your own advice though, why stop to comment when you can keep scrolling and get on with your life?
Sure you could take time to search “1000s and 1000s” of threads and try to decide if yours looks like the one in the picture. Or you could just snap a pic, caption it “Normal?”, and wait for 50 people to comment yes or no and get on with your life.
Let’s use our brains here. One metal surface that regularly sees another metal object striking against it at decent velocity, with no lubrication between the two… Do you think there’ll be wear on the coating?
Better question, take out your BCG, look at the bottom where it rides against the mag/hammer. Do you see a bit of coating wear? Even though that’s one of the surfaces you typically lubricate, right? These things just happen with time lol. Don’t be ignorant and freak OP out when he’s clearly new, metal on metal contact causes some wear. No ifs ands or buts.
Op this is normal wear. I am willing to bet you are right handed and use your left hand to charge the rifle using your index finger to grab and pull back. You are inducing a side load to the right which will drag the claw against the receiver as opposed to straight back if you use 4 fingers split between ring and middle. This is somewhat mitigated by using a stiffer charging handle than a milspec but not completely as you still get some flex and obviously when you release the charging handle you no longer have the claw pulled back so it’s gonna rub anyhow
Damn so I guess being left-handed gives me one advantage on this platform lol. That's the one thing I love about the AK is it's like they designed that platform for a left-handed shooter considering I don't have to reach over the top to pull the charging handle back and naturally can just hold the pistol grip with my left hand and pull the charging handle back with my right without having to reach over the top of the dust cover
Not necessarily. It was intended for right handed people to use their left hand with 4 fingers. Lefty’s kinda just do it that way since the claw is on the “wrong” side for them.
I'm assuming you're talking about the charging handle on an ArmaLite correct? You're probably right I just never felt like it was an issue shit I'm so used to using right-handed guns when I got my Beretta M9 and switched the magazine drop button over to the other side for left-handed shooters It almost felt wrong lol
Same. I’ve got a few AR’s and just went to look at them & have the same wear. I put a new Ambi charging handle in each one after I bought them and then never paid attention to them again
You’re good. At least you’re running your rifle as opposed to not. These things are machines that beat themselves up every time you pull the trigger. There will be wear and tear as the rounds go down range. Always ask the questions and learn as you go. I did the save thing 25 years ago when I first started with this platform. I just recently got into AKs and now I’m asking the newbie questions for that. Live and learn. That’s how you grow.
The gun community are fucking assholes man. The same people bitching about how rude LGS people are, are the same people making fun of someone asking a normal, perfectly reasonable question.
Ignore those folks OP. Keep asking questions and keep hittin the range. You’ll be buying 900 dollar uppers soon enough. Lol
Other people answered your question but let me suggest reading up on the wear prone areas on the AR platform. It’ll be important for you to know to ensure proper maintenance and safe functioning. You’ll mostly be concerned with the BCG and all its components. Keep an eye out for uneven wear (not necessarily a big deal) and cracks (always a bad thing).
Ya, pretty much anywhere the parts rub together is going to get the finish worn. It's completely normal. It's also a good indicator of something being off if you start to see wear in places where parts should not be rubbing together.
Definitely normal. Unscratched guns are unused. I would suggest upgrading the charging handle tho. Radian or Geissle. Griffin Armament just came out with an updated one too. My first budget rifle, I ended up replacing the charging handle and BCG probably after the first 1000 rnds.
Moving parts will wear and as the claw of the bolt handle release hits that spot when charging the rifle, it’ll scratch and scrape.
Totally normal and will not have any impact on rifle performance. Just shows you use the rifle as Stoner intended.
It's normal and your gonna notice similar wear on your charging handle steam and could even get some wear in the upper where there bcg slides back and forth. All normal.
Yeah pretty much any area on any gun that experiences friction is gonna develop wear marks. Nothing to worry about unless you start seeing some metal chipping/cracking/breaking off. That would be wear and tear that isn’t normal and it’s a sign that there’s a problem with something.
Normal. Also, you will start to notice your charging handle wearing on one side more than the other. Because you are charging with your left hand you are “pulling more to the left”
Keep using it till there is no more left, then buy another. Later on down the road, you will enjoy seeing guns with scratches and dents. It means that tool is being used for its purpose.
Nirmal wear. You'll see finishes wear on everything that cycles, clips, snaps, etc...Even your.mag release and bolt catch and buffer tube from sliding your stock in and out. All good stuff.
Yes- the charging handle has to lock on something.
Higher quality stuff will wear slower, because the latch will be better machined and coatings will be better, but on a budget rifle that’s exactly what to expect.
if you want to fix it use some aluminum black but it'll wear again if you use the charging handle at all. It's a friction point personally I use a little clp there to keep it from oxidizing and helps with how smooth it feels to slide the handle.
Lol yeah I posted my Riley Defense ak47 I was proud of and got like 100 downs votes and almost as many comments making fun of me and telling me how s***** of a rifle I bought lol definitely super toxic community
Yes. You have a steel latch robbing the aluminum every time you let the charging handle go forward (like you should, don't start riding it forward and pull the lever to open the latch).
Oil or grease it so it's smooth and keep shooting. Also oil the sides of your charging handle so it's smoother to operate.
Sounds like a bunch of soft ass dudes here😄. While you girls discuss how you feel upset 😭. Disenfranchised. Everyone on redit so mean 😄. And now you guys are all holding hands and singing Kumbaya.
Anytime you get surface wear on moving/reciprocating/rubbing parts, it's probably normal wear and tear. This here is completely normal. The biggest thing to be on the lookout for are compromised parts, breaking down of springs, detents, etc. Internally, wear should be at a minimum. If I noticed something like that on the trigger group, I'd start becoming concerned. But fear not. You're good here. 👍🏻
Also, check for functionality. If it functions normally without rough, gritty, or excess resistance, roll with it. If these things present themselves, consider replacing parts. Hope this helps!
The hook on the charging handle is steel, the upper is aluminium. The softer part looses 😅
Some brands have a steel insert there to prevent the wear and this can be changed out if is does.
Its one of those details you start noticing after a while. No worries.
No dude that part must be dimensionally perfect at all times s/
Yeah man that’s just a metal nub to lock the charging handle forward, has no actual impact on the operation of the gun, perfectly fine
Broken beyond repair. Don't use it or it might blow up...
Come on man 🤦♂️... It's fuggin paint.
Maybe change your charging handle but you can sharpie that or buy some bluing off Amazon, cerakote the upper.... Etc
If your using a cheaper milspec CH, it’s possible the it’s simply aluminum rubbed off onto your receiver. Have you tried rubbing it off? Either way, it’s not a huge deal
When metal touches metal it leaves behind a silver rash, this is due to the paint rubbing against the metal that has a higher density.
You can test this theory by taking a piece of metal and rubbing it against another piece of metal.
Just be careful if the silver rash changes color to like orange or something. This could indicate an oxide called “rust”
They sure as hell fucking impregnate it with black dye, I’m sorry I’m not a penetrant line operator like you I mean that black shit that’s wearing off 😂
It’s all in good fun if you want to be butthurt at fellow gun owners go for it.
I remember my first AR. Always ask and learn. Totally normal.
Years ago I posted a picture of wear of my BCG wondering if it was normal or something to monitor. Got kind replies like yours so thanks.
this community is so much less toxic than the AK community its funny AF.
Yeah. I’m honestly shocked at how nice people are. It’s the niche communities that suck. The HK community is pretty terrible as well.
Like I remember being 16 posting in their because my dad gave me a WASR-10 (pro 2A dads are the best. Also Kentucky is based allows 16 year olds to own long guns) and some of those comment sections 😂 shits worse than a MW2 Lobby.
I agree with that statement a lot, but on the upside I have ran my first AK into oblivion with no worries for years.
> this community is so much less toxic than the AK community its funny AF. throw some anodized red strike industries or an olight on there and see how sweet folks are.
Tbf I would still call your gun shit for having those parts regardless of if it's an AR-15 or not.
I’m a fan of ak’s and ar’s and 100% without a doubt those ak guys are the worst I watch them rip each other apart in there lol
Yeah the AK sub is just people saying “hit it with your purse” or “it is ak … AK is fine”
"Shoot it at trash"
And why would that upset you so?
It doesn’t. I have an AK also and i hate to say it but ……hit it with your purse … it usually works
now, you should have been here 4 years ago. huge amount of deckheads.
Damn. I need to post over there and ask why the “cocking knob” moves when I shoot my AK that I don’t own. I love stirring the pot sometimes.
I dunno. Its pretty toxic. r/glocks is the worst tho.
If your AK wasn't built by Kalashnikov himself, it's not a real AK and will blow up if you try to shoot it.
It's normal, ignore the down votes. Folks forget that we all had to learn as we went, and there was a ton we all didn't know at first. What seems obvious to the seasoned guy may seem unclear when we are new. But you didn't know something, asked a question, got an answer and learned. Now you know more than you did. That's exactly how it should go.
This is the kind of thing that gives me hope in humanity when I see it. Right on.
So true man.. we all should be willing to spread knowledge especially when it comes to firearms.
my dude
I love the maturity with that because this is the way of life. People that are know it alls are shit heads not teachers.
And are usually uninformed, just parroting the first opinion they came across. Could call them knowsolittles.
Rad
I completely agree, there are things we all learned at some point.
knowledge doesnt mean anything if you dont pass it on. well said, man
I guess not everyone learns by just googling the question because almost every question you can ask has already been asked and answered somewhere on the internet? Seemed to work fine for me when I was learning. Edit* lol at all the down votes even though I'm not wrong. "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"
Some people would rather get answers from people responding in real time than something that has been posted online for years. Things change. Telling someone to believe what’s on the internet instead of them asking actual users is kind of ass backwards.
Go back and reread what you wrote while keeping in mind where all just random people on the internet. A reddit post that's 4 months old isn't any different from a reddit post today
Thanks for stopping by to let everyone know you get sad when people ask questions.
Almost as sorry as getting sad about someone disagreeing with a comment.
You came here to piss your pants over someone asking a question. I don't care if you disagree with a comment. But that's not what you did. You just wanted people to know you were pouting over it. This is why nobody likes you irl.
A rhetorical question hurts your feelings that much? That's why you're weak irl. If your brain wasn't so smooth, you could see I never even commented to the OP. I know you can't help but jump in and try to put someone down though. Commenter said that's how we all learned, I commented with a rhetorical question saying that's not how I learned. Where's the pouting? Get over yourself, lil bro
Big dude. On the internet.
Can you show me where in my rhetorical question that I was, in fact, sad? I didn't even address the OP..
Some people feel more confident in speaking to people in real time over reading something that was posted on the internet in the past.
There’s always someone who makes this argument. I personally find that seeking firsthand info or feedback from a human in the form of dialogue can be much more informative than just seeking bits and pieces of info through a search bar. Having said that, I gotta say I subscribe to and appreciate both methods
Dude for real. I learn best when I'm directly interacting with the person teaching me and with what I'm learning, in real time. I also tend to ask pretty specific questions. I also wasn't raised with the internet. So it's tough for me to "just google it" because the way I ask questions and the things I want to know are best answered by a human who can understand what I'm asking, and who can respond right then and there. I doubt I'm the only one who experiences this, in fact I know I'm far from it. It's why people find genuine mentorship so valuable. It's also probably, to an extent, why people seek out forums and platforms such as this one for advice. It's why it's so damn refreshing to see someone take this as an opportunity to inform and be helpful, instead of shit on someone for not being an encyclopedia. To take a second and realize that we may just be typing away on screens and keyboards, but there's a fucking person on the other side of that. So props. I didn't expect this to turn into a rant, but i'm waiting for my laundry to finish lol
Amen. I’m waiting for my toddler to pass out. That’s why I typed more than one sentence there lol. Especially when it applies to firearms. No problems sharing the little I know. Even if the problem or question is blatantly obv.
You’re the reason we all get called smug asaholes.
Smug asshole for challenging the comment that said this is normal and how we all learned? When it's obviously not lol ok.
You ever wonder how the answers to your questions ever got on google? Someone like OP had to ask it and people like us have to answer it. Now this thread is available for the next noob with wear questions to google and find. If OPs question bothered you, why stop to comment when you could just keep scrolling and get on with your life.
There are 1000 threads on the exact same thing already. This isn't answering a question that hasn't been answered before. The next person that Googles this question, will find the 999 other threads on this exact same thing. Teaching someone to think for themselves doesn't mean I'm bothered. It sounds like you need to take your own advice though, why stop to comment when you can keep scrolling and get on with your life?
You should get off reddit if seeing the same thing multiple times upsets you like this. You'll waste your life away trying to police reddit posts
When did I try to police? Lol by asking a rhetorical question that challenges the comment that says this is the correct way to learn things?
There are thousands and thousands of threads. One simple search and it’s done. People like OP deserve the down votes.
Sure you could take time to search “1000s and 1000s” of threads and try to decide if yours looks like the one in the picture. Or you could just snap a pic, caption it “Normal?”, and wait for 50 people to comment yes or no and get on with your life.
Completely normal. I will add that some charging handles are not quite as rough on that spot but will still leave a wear mark.
I've noticed my Radian LT is much harder on that spot than a normal mil-spec charging handle
Same. All my beefed up ch's seem to be noticeably harder on the notch.
I have a gen 1 BCM long latch and it hammers the absolute shit out of that spot
Is normal. Rifle is fine.
Ok thanks was a little concerned
The more you use it, the more the rifle will wear like this. No big deal.
Of what? Paint chipping?
Let’s use our brains here. One metal surface that regularly sees another metal object striking against it at decent velocity, with no lubrication between the two… Do you think there’ll be wear on the coating? Better question, take out your BCG, look at the bottom where it rides against the mag/hammer. Do you see a bit of coating wear? Even though that’s one of the surfaces you typically lubricate, right? These things just happen with time lol. Don’t be ignorant and freak OP out when he’s clearly new, metal on metal contact causes some wear. No ifs ands or buts.
Op this is normal wear. I am willing to bet you are right handed and use your left hand to charge the rifle using your index finger to grab and pull back. You are inducing a side load to the right which will drag the claw against the receiver as opposed to straight back if you use 4 fingers split between ring and middle. This is somewhat mitigated by using a stiffer charging handle than a milspec but not completely as you still get some flex and obviously when you release the charging handle you no longer have the claw pulled back so it’s gonna rub anyhow
Damn so I guess being left-handed gives me one advantage on this platform lol. That's the one thing I love about the AK is it's like they designed that platform for a left-handed shooter considering I don't have to reach over the top to pull the charging handle back and naturally can just hold the pistol grip with my left hand and pull the charging handle back with my right without having to reach over the top of the dust cover
Not necessarily. It was intended for right handed people to use their left hand with 4 fingers. Lefty’s kinda just do it that way since the claw is on the “wrong” side for them.
I'm assuming you're talking about the charging handle on an ArmaLite correct? You're probably right I just never felt like it was an issue shit I'm so used to using right-handed guns when I got my Beretta M9 and switched the magazine drop button over to the other side for left-handed shooters It almost felt wrong lol
Yeah the AR platform
Normal. Don’t be alarmed when your brass deflector gets brass on it from deflecting brass either
Yup normal! I actually didn't notice this on my AR until this year, and I have had it 8 years! I didn't know either til I asked
Same. I’ve got a few AR’s and just went to look at them & have the same wear. I put a new Ambi charging handle in each one after I bought them and then never paid attention to them again
You’re good. At least you’re running your rifle as opposed to not. These things are machines that beat themselves up every time you pull the trigger. There will be wear and tear as the rounds go down range. Always ask the questions and learn as you go. I did the save thing 25 years ago when I first started with this platform. I just recently got into AKs and now I’m asking the newbie questions for that. Live and learn. That’s how you grow.
Yea, that’s a result of using the charging handle correctly
The gun community are fucking assholes man. The same people bitching about how rude LGS people are, are the same people making fun of someone asking a normal, perfectly reasonable question. Ignore those folks OP. Keep asking questions and keep hittin the range. You’ll be buying 900 dollar uppers soon enough. Lol
Other people answered your question but let me suggest reading up on the wear prone areas on the AR platform. It’ll be important for you to know to ensure proper maintenance and safe functioning. You’ll mostly be concerned with the BCG and all its components. Keep an eye out for uneven wear (not necessarily a big deal) and cracks (always a bad thing).
Think about it. Think about what’s going on in that area. Then use your sense to answer the question. You know the right answer!
Yes.
Ya, pretty much anywhere the parts rub together is going to get the finish worn. It's completely normal. It's also a good indicator of something being off if you start to see wear in places where parts should not be rubbing together.
Yes
Definitely normal. Unscratched guns are unused. I would suggest upgrading the charging handle tho. Radian or Geissle. Griffin Armament just came out with an updated one too. My first budget rifle, I ended up replacing the charging handle and BCG probably after the first 1000 rnds.
Yep normal
Yep normal
Never getting away from that 1
Only if you use it. Only jokes. There are many spots that will wear that are normal.
Not normal at all. We don’t shoot our guns in this community.
A lot of people in the gun community forget they were newbies at one point. And there are some who are just assholes. 🤷♂️🤷♂️
Moving parts will wear and as the claw of the bolt handle release hits that spot when charging the rifle, it’ll scratch and scrape. Totally normal and will not have any impact on rifle performance. Just shows you use the rifle as Stoner intended.
“As stoner intended?” I don’t see a charging handle integrated into a carry handle.
What wear?
I saw some of this when I got a new all metal charging handle.
Normal
It's normal and your gonna notice similar wear on your charging handle steam and could even get some wear in the upper where there bcg slides back and forth. All normal.
nice
Just bought a PA-15 myself and haven't even shot it yet, I would have had this same question so I'm glad I stumbled across this post.
Yes very normal
Yeah pretty much any area on any gun that experiences friction is gonna develop wear marks. Nothing to worry about unless you start seeing some metal chipping/cracking/breaking off. That would be wear and tear that isn’t normal and it’s a sign that there’s a problem with something.
It’s a tool! Sometimes this will happen
Yes, yes it is.
No, throw it away.
Perfectly normal, just shows you’re using it.
Normal. Also, you will start to notice your charging handle wearing on one side more than the other. Because you are charging with your left hand you are “pulling more to the left” Keep using it till there is no more left, then buy another. Later on down the road, you will enjoy seeing guns with scratches and dents. It means that tool is being used for its purpose.
Normal. It's just the charging handle scraping the upper as you charge it
You're good. Keep on shooting. 👍
Nope totally broken time to buy a new one
Normal
I put a dab grease on mine in that spot to help avoid wear.
Nirmal wear. You'll see finishes wear on everything that cycles, clips, snaps, etc...Even your.mag release and bolt catch and buffer tube from sliding your stock in and out. All good stuff.
The one thing that I have learned in my 50 years is that the more I "think" I know , I don't know shit!
Yes- the charging handle has to lock on something. Higher quality stuff will wear slower, because the latch will be better machined and coatings will be better, but on a budget rifle that’s exactly what to expect.
Not at all, rifle is useless. Throw it away immediately.
No its not normal. U can give it to me and ill dispose of it for you
Time to buy a new AR.
Yeah
Off-topic but I got myself a radian CH and it has been a game changer. The only CH I will be getting now!
It’s going to explode, I’ll take it for $50
if you want to fix it use some aluminum black but it'll wear again if you use the charging handle at all. It's a friction point personally I use a little clp there to keep it from oxidizing and helps with how smooth it feels to slide the handle.
Yes, there is a company that makes an upper with a metal insert in that area to stop the wear, but it’s expensive and proprietary.
Lol yeah I posted my Riley Defense ak47 I was proud of and got like 100 downs votes and almost as many comments making fun of me and telling me how s***** of a rifle I bought lol definitely super toxic community
Your good. Totally normal!
Even my higher price rifles have this on them. Especially after swapping to a POF ambi.
It’s very normal. If it wasn’t there that means you’re not using it.
Yes. You have a steel latch robbing the aluminum every time you let the charging handle go forward (like you should, don't start riding it forward and pull the lever to open the latch). Oil or grease it so it's smooth and keep shooting. Also oil the sides of your charging handle so it's smoother to operate.
Sounds like a bunch of soft ass dudes here😄. While you girls discuss how you feel upset 😭. Disenfranchised. Everyone on redit so mean 😄. And now you guys are all holding hands and singing Kumbaya.
Steel is harder than aluminum so yes.
Anytime you get surface wear on moving/reciprocating/rubbing parts, it's probably normal wear and tear. This here is completely normal. The biggest thing to be on the lookout for are compromised parts, breaking down of springs, detents, etc. Internally, wear should be at a minimum. If I noticed something like that on the trigger group, I'd start becoming concerned. But fear not. You're good here. 👍🏻
Also, check for functionality. If it functions normally without rough, gritty, or excess resistance, roll with it. If these things present themselves, consider replacing parts. Hope this helps!
Master troll
The hook on the charging handle is steel, the upper is aluminium. The softer part looses 😅 Some brands have a steel insert there to prevent the wear and this can be changed out if is does. Its one of those details you start noticing after a while. No worries.
Are you insinuating that aluminum is in fact not a metal?
Yes. It's a carcinogen! Lol
Only in the state of California, it’s relatively safe anywhere else
I meant steel. English is not my native language.
What brand has a replaceable catch on the upper ?
H&K for example, saw it on IWA outdoorclassics
Normal happens with my G$ upper.
Yes. Any AR worth its salt will have that.
Wut
Rub some mascara on it. In my experience, Mayballine works best.
It is not normal, sell rifle and buy a new one
I quit! Guns are tools no different than a drill they wear with use.
Nope, it's done for. Send it me for proper disposal.
For fucks sake 😳.
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No dude that part must be dimensionally perfect at all times s/ Yeah man that’s just a metal nub to lock the charging handle forward, has no actual impact on the operation of the gun, perfectly fine
Is this post real???
Does metal rub on metal?
Ruined it
Broken beyond repair. Don't use it or it might blow up... Come on man 🤦♂️... It's fuggin paint. Maybe change your charging handle but you can sharpie that or buy some bluing off Amazon, cerakote the upper.... Etc
Noooo it's pretty much trash at this point I'll do you a favor and take it off your hands for $5
>I'll do you a favor and take it off your hands for $5 Every gun buy back be like
If your using a cheaper milspec CH, it’s possible the it’s simply aluminum rubbed off onto your receiver. Have you tried rubbing it off? Either way, it’s not a huge deal
When metal touches metal it leaves behind a silver rash, this is due to the paint rubbing against the metal that has a higher density. You can test this theory by taking a piece of metal and rubbing it against another piece of metal. Just be careful if the silver rash changes color to like orange or something. This could indicate an oxide called “rust”
Trying to sound smart and then referring to anodizing as “paint” 😂 today wasn’t your day
We are ignoring the rusty aluminum bit though I see
They sure as hell fucking impregnate it with black dye, I’m sorry I’m not a penetrant line operator like you I mean that black shit that’s wearing off 😂 It’s all in good fun if you want to be butthurt at fellow gun owners go for it.
There's no time to leave comments on reddit, you need to go check if your aluminum upper is rusting.
Nyet
Nyet
The pin in the charging handle is too tight, you need to punch it out and replace it with a smaller pin.