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05-08-2012, 10:45 PM
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New bolt catch
Well I finally received my new bolt catch from S&W. What a difference seeing them side by side.
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05-08-2012, 10:52 PM
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they give you any issues getting the part, or did you just ask for it? how long did it take, and did they charge you for it?
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05-08-2012, 11:03 PM
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No issues at all. Called them up, asked for the bolt catch, then waited 7 business days, free of charge. Awesome customer service.
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05-09-2012, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by deeds21
Well I finally received my new bolt catch from S&W. What a difference seeing them side by side.
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deeds....what proplems were you having? I mean, why did you contact S&W ...was there a problem? 
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05-09-2012, 03:03 PM
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I had just bought the rifle and took it shooting. When the magazine was spent the bolt would lock back, then as soon as I dropped the mag the bolt would release. So the only way the bolt would lock back was with a magazine inserted.
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05-09-2012, 08:39 PM
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In the picture, which is the new one?
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05-09-2012, 09:48 PM
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The one on the right is the new one. You can see how rounded the left one is. It would allow the bolt to just ramp the catch.
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05-10-2012, 10:15 AM
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Do you use a nail punch to knock out the pin that holds the catch in place? and do you re-use the same pin? do you need to flare the ends of the pin? thanks
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05-10-2012, 12:15 PM
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I used a regular roll punch and the same pin, nothing special.
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05-11-2012, 04:59 PM
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What a difference. The rounder one looks like what we call in the molding industry a short shot. I understand these are metal injection molded.
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05-11-2012, 05:08 PM
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The difference is significant. Went shooting on Tuesday and I was able to feel when the bolt was locked back.
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05-21-2012, 07:42 PM
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Just got mine and installed it. hopefully Wed night i'll be able to get out and test it.
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