My Para broke itself

21inchPeter · December 21, 2010, 07:47

I went to pop my para open last night to switch out my safety lever, no big deal. After I pulled the lever to break it down the cap that holds the recoil spring broke off and the spring shot it across the room. Didn't look like anything serious was holding it down to the receiver cover, some glue or epoxy maybe? It was one of the ones that came with one of DSA's para conversion kit with the no nose cut I think.

frown

emcroy · December 21, 2010, 08:48

I have one here that did the same thing, it appears to have two spot welds that attached the guide rod to the cover.

I have another one from DSA that that is secured by a bead of weld on each side, never a problem.

A spot weld is always going to be weaker than a bead, but much faster for production

I don't know which mount is newer? Did they change to spot weld for cheap, or did they change to TIG because the spot welds were breaking?

Send it back!

**preston1026** · December 21, 2010, 09:08

I would call and try to get a replacement from DSA.

21inchPeter · December 21, 2010, 15:28

It has two spots on it that look like oil stains on the inside rather than any weld I've seen or reckognized. I dont need the replacement but I'll send it back so they can see thair handy worrk and possibly improve the product.

tothemax · December 21, 2010, 17:04

My buddy had numerous problems with his until he had a custom piece welded up. I dont remember the details but he spent around 200$ on it.

IRONWORKER · December 21, 2010, 18:05

Quote:

Originally posted by 21inchPeter
It has two spots on it that look like oil stains on the inside rather than any weld I've seen or reckognized. I dont need the replacement but I'll send it back so they can see thair handy worrk and possibly improve the product.

They are called Spot welds - If you have a welding shop close by they can fix it in about 5min

21inchPeter · December 22, 2010, 10:50

I do know a welding shop near by, but I have another one to slap on in its place so i can hunt something this weekend. I want to get a DSA extended top cover to put on my FAL. I now have hope that the guide rod holds a bit sturdier than this one did.

December 21, 2010, 07:47	#1
21inchPeter Registered FALaholic #: 38718 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leesville, LA Posts: 192	My Para broke itself I went to pop my para open last night to switch out my safety lever, no big deal. After I pulled the lever to break it down the cap that holds the recoil spring broke off and the spring shot it across the room. Didn't look like anything serious was holding it down to the receiver cover, some glue or epoxy maybe? It was one of the ones that came with one of DSA's para conversion kit with the no nose cut I think. frown __________________ Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell them you are, you aren't. - Margret Thatcher

December 21, 2010, 15:28	#4
21inchPeter Registered FALaholic #: 38718 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leesville, LA Posts: 192	It has two spots on it that look like oil stains on the inside rather than any weld I've seen or reckognized. I dont need the replacement but I'll send it back so they can see thair handy worrk and possibly improve the product. __________________ Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell them you are, you aren't. - Margret Thatcher

December 22, 2010, 10:50	#7
21inchPeter Registered FALaholic #: 38718 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leesville, LA Posts: 192	I do know a welding shop near by, but I have another one to slap on in its place so i can hunt something this weekend. I want to get a DSA extended top cover to put on my FAL. I now have hope that the guide rod holds a bit sturdier than this one did. __________________ Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell them you are, you aren't. - Margret Thatcher

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December 21, 2010, 08:48	#2
emcroy Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 33420 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: IL Posts: 1,010	I have one here that did the same thing, it appears to have two spot welds that attached the guide rod to the cover. I have another one from DSA that that is secured by a bead of weld on each side, never a problem. A spot weld is always going to be weaker than a bead, but much faster for production I don't know which mount is newer? Did they change to spot weld for cheap, or did they change to TIG because the spot welds were breaking? Send it back!

December 21, 2010, 09:08	#3
preston1026 Go Seminoles! Contributor FALaholic #: 38005 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,666	I would call and try to get a replacement from DSA.

December 21, 2010, 17:04	#5
tothemax Registered FALaholic #: 61816 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MT Posts: 179	My buddy had numerous problems with his until he had a custom piece welded up. I dont remember the details but he spent around 200$ on it.