Adjusting the Latch Bolt for the Handle-Height
Adjuster
If the handle-height adjuster is not parallel with the upper receiver weldment, perform the
following steps to adjust the bolt:
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1. Loosen the nut on the latch bolt so that
the bolt head can move freely just beyond the
pivot stop
.
Note: You can apply pressure to the handle-
height-adjuster spring to reduce tension on the
bolt.
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2. Rotate the bolt clockwise or counter-
clockwise
to adjust the angle of the handle-
height adjuster
in or out. The handle-height
adjuster should be parallel to the upper
receiver weldment
.
3. Tighten the nut on the latch bolt so that the
new bolt position is secured against the pivot
stop.
Setup: Adjusting the Latch Bolt for the Handle-Height
Adjuster
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