AR Trapdoor

[zippy13]

The latch on my A2-style Colt's butt plate is a real thumb nail buster. So, I usually use an implement to get it open. Supposedly, one of the differences between the Colt Canada C7 rifle and US M16A1/A2s is the butt plate's trapdoor is easier to operate. Any of you have experience with the Canadian version, or have modified an A2 for an easier opening trapdoor?

 

[Rob228]

I've never come across one that opens easily, the end of a cleaning rod was always my go-to implement. Funny thing about that is my cleaning rods were typically stored in there.

 

[Ridge_Runner_5]

Use the tip of a bullet.

 

[nathaniel]

Use the tip of a bullet.

+1

I ocassionaly use a pocket knife since I always have one on me.

 

[zippy13]

Yep, a bullet tip works; but, I'd like to be able to open it without an implement. If it works for the Canadians, why not the US?

 

[Rob228]

It has got to be either a weaker spring (most likely) or stronger hands (less likely).