[mc30707]

I have both a RRA entry tactical and a stag 2L ar15s. I've read a little on it , my question is how can you tell if the gas key is staked properly and what issues could arise? Do I need to have this done? I have attached a link on the subject. what do you guys think?
http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=6993

 

[Jmark]

Don't worry about it unless you are trusting your life to your guns performance.

 

[Ashe]

Staking a gas key is pretty easy.
It should be done to prevent the key screws from backing out.
They start to back out and you will get feeding issues at the least.

 

[M249]

Post a photo of your BCG, and I'm sure Ashe (an M16/M4 armorer) and others familiar with the AR-series can let you know.

 

[Ashe]

And if you need it staked I am more than amenable to rectifying the problem.

 

[Adam5]

HHHmmmmm I saw a similar thread on Glock Talk. I'll have to tear mine down and see if it's staked or not.

 

[mc30707]

Don't worry about it unless you are trusting your life to your guns performance.

I may not ever have to trust my life on the rifles performance, but I want it to prefrom like I would.

 

[mc30707]

And if you need it staked I am more than amenable to rectifying the problem.

I have 2 AR15's
a RRA entry tactical and a stag 2L. I will post pics to get your opinions. What is your charge to do both rifles if needed? I see your Location: North of 20, west of 75. I am in Chickamauga GA. What is distance to your shop
thanks

 

[Adam5]

Don't worry about it unless you are trusting your life to your guns performance.

I may not ever have to trust my life on the rifles performance, but I want it to prefrom like I would.

+1

 

[M249]

If you got the RRA BCG, I'll bet you're OK. Rock River Arms makes a quality product.

 

[ptsmith24]

I'm looking at mine and can't tell if it's staked or not. For each screw, there are two indents across from each other...

I'll just post a picture in a few minutes.

 

[ptsmith24]

 

[mc30707]

my RRA

my Stag

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Do they look staked properly?

 

[cdtracing]

pt, your key is properly staked. The two indents are punch marks locking the screws in place.

mc30707 if your carrier looks like that then yours is too.

Chris

 

[mc30707]

pt, your key is properly staked. The two indents are punch marks locking the screws in place.

mc30707 if your carrier looks like that then yours is too.

Chris

both of them?

 

[cdtracing]

Yes. It looks like Stag used a chisel instead of a center punch to stake the screws. You can also use the stake marks to have a visual reference to see if the screws have backed out any. Your good to go.

Chris

 

[ptsmith24]

Good deal. I had no idea about this potential problem and probably wouldn't have known until something went wrong. Not sure how common of a problem it is in the first place, really.

 

[cdtracing]

The only problems that I've heard were when somebody bought a carrier without a key, installed one themselves and didn't stake it. If the screws get loose then you will have a gas leak, the rifle will not cycle properly or not cycle at all.

Chris

 

[mc30707]

thanks guys, very helpful info :lol:

 

[Ashe]

Looking at it with a professional eye....

mc30707
It may just be the angle of the picture but it looks like on the RRA the right stakes are not as deep as the left. If both sides look the same it's good.
The Stag looks really good, I've used a chisel as an expedient stake tool before.

ptsmith24
Your's looks good.