Quote Originally Posted by tiriaq View Post
SAS bolt also fouls the ejector. Even prevents the bolt from going all the way into battery. Easiest to just alter the ejector to clear the bolt.
Found this out on my first project, had to alter the ejector after it was welded in place. Much easier to do before welding.

The safety cut in the main casing is sort of awkward to use - to rotate the bolt handle up and into the slot, the guide rods et al also have to rotate. The whole thing has to be dragged around.
There are ways to alter the selector into a rotating or crossbolt safety.
Okay...thanks for that comment. I think I will alter the ejector by filing the aft portion somewhat as well as the thickness and work with it until the bolt clears.

The IO instructions indicate a method of modifying the disconnect lever by cutting a semi-circular notch in the arm to accommodate the selector pin. THere is a requirement to weld a piece of metal with a grove to prevent the disconnect lever from moving side to side. These two steps apparently allow you to use the selector pin to put the weapon on safe.

Anyone done this?