Gas key staking

[righter13]

Just picked up a bcg and the gas key doesn't have the greatest stake job. Any suggestions on how to stake it better?

 

[FbodTrek]

A chisel and a hammer?
All you are doing is "smooshing" the metal to keep the bolts from walking out. People treat it like some complicated dark art for some reason, it's really not hard.

 

[righter13]

That's what I figured. Just making sure before I somehow ruin it

 

[jglenn]

where are you located.. someone local may have a proper staking tool

 

[righter13]

where are you located.. someone local may have a proper staking tool

PA lol

 

[potenza]

Red lock tight

 

[FbodTrek]

Red lock tight

^
works for rod bolts

 

[vern1915]

A chisel and a hammer?
All you are doing is "smooshing" the metal to keep the bolts from walking out. People treat it like some complicated dark art for some reason, it's really not hard.

Like he said. It's not rocket science. Hammer and chisel or sharp center punch.

 

[mtdawg169]

Just picked up a bcg and the gas key doesn't have the greatest stake job. Any suggestions on how to stake it better?

Righter13, I know you're out of state, but if you want to send it to me via USPS Priority Mail along with a return shipping label, I'll do it for you for free. I've got a MOACKS tool and have done several for other members here. Shoot me a PM if interested.

Some examples in the last few pages of this thread.
http://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/showthread.php?t=643794 Nickle Boron bolt carrier seller on ebay