Swapping Grip on an Armalite

[Drache]

Just wondering if anyone has step by step instructions (preferably pictures, no video since Im on dialup) on how to swap the pistol grip on an armalite for another.

I did do a quick search but this site is huge.....

[Renegade)]

Simple matter of:

1- Remove Grip plate
2- Remove motor
3- Unscrew grip from mechbox
4- Replace old with new
5- Repeat 1 - 3 in Reverse.
6 adjust new motor plate screw

Dont forget about the little metal disc!

This what your looking for?

[Drache]

pretty much although pictures would help lol! What little metal disc? :-P

[Dusti69]

the metal disc at the bottom of the motor where you adjust the motors height i think.
i just found that out a few days ago from amos. i was amazed

[Renegade)]

Originally Posted by Drache

pretty much although pictures would help lol! What little metal disc? :-P

Its painless man, nothing to it. Just take it appart, and put it back, wires, disc, ect exactly how you took em out. The little disc goes between the motor adjust screw and the bottom of the motor itself.

[jtf2-phalanx]

It's always a good idea to take pictures while you are removing things so you have a reference as to how it goes back in. Make sure the wires go in the exact same way or you might end up pinching the wires or not being able to adjust the motor properly later.

[Drache]

Well I got the old one off, went to put the new one on and the f'in thing doesn't fit! Whomever told me a G27 grip fits a JG416 perfectly was lying!

[Renegade)]

Originally Posted by Drache

Well I got the old one off, went to put the new one on and the f'in thing doesn't fit! Whomever told me a G27 grip fits a JG416 perfectly was lying!

I just put one on my buddies gun.. Works perfect. G27's are a bit tough to get on and require a bit of force, but it should work just fine.

[Drache]

Originally Posted by Renegade)

I just put one on my buddies gun.. Works perfect. G27's are a bit tough to get on and require a bit of force, but it should work just fine.

Yeah I got it on but not the problem lies in trying to hook the motor up....

[Drache]

well just my luck I broke one of the ends of the wires that attaches to the motor so the gun will have to be sent off to some gun doc if I can find one.

[Renegade)]

Originally Posted by Drache

Yeah I got it on but not the problem lies in trying to hook the motor up....

Should go back the exact same way as u took it out, as long as u put the wires in the correct hole, the red circles around the motor shaft hole, and up the back, reattach the leads, disc, and put the grip plate back on.

[Drache]

Originally Posted by Renegade)

Should go back the exact same way as u took it out, as long as u put the wires in the correct hole, the red circles around the motor shaft hole, and up the back, reattach the leads, disc, and put the grip plate back on.

If you read the post above yours the damn plug (that attaches to the motor) ripped out of the wire. So I need to send it off to a gun doc if I can find one in BC.

[Muffin]

Originally Posted by Drache

well just my luck I broke one of the ends of the wires that attaches to the motor so the gun will have to be sent off to some gun doc if I can find one.

I don't think that requires a doc. You could do the make-shift fix and tape it, or solder the peices back together. Or, simply just buy another barcket and attach it to your wire.

EDIT: if its only been pulled out of the clip then just solder or tape it back on.

[Renegade)]

Originally Posted by Drache

If you read the post above yours the damn plug (that attaches to the motor) ripped out of the wire. So I need to send it off to a gun doc if I can find one in BC.

My bad, I missed that post. if you wanna save yourself that headache, ive had that happen before, Canadian Tire has small crimp on clips to replace it with, just a matter of stripping the wire, pushing the ew plug on, crimping it tight with plyers. I recomend taking off thr plastic casing on the clip, getting some small heat shrink, and covering the whole thing with that for insulation and strength.

Not much to it, would save your gun a trip to a gun doc and money.. But up to u if ur up for it.

[Drache]

Originally Posted by Renegade)

My bad, I missed that post. if you wanna save yourself that headache, ive had that happen before, Canadian Tire has small crimp on clips to replace it with, just a matter of stripping the wire, pushing the ew plug on, crimping it tight with plyers. I recomend taking off thr plastic casing on the clip, getting some small heat shrink, and covering the whole thing with that for insulation and strength.

Not much to it, would save your gun a trip to a gun doc and money.. But up to u if ur up for it.

You guys seem to forget that its a 3.5-4 hour return trip just to go to town for me to get the clip. AKA $50 worth of gas....