Quick Tip: Using the Law Tactical Stock Folder on a 9mm AR-15

Published on May 7, 2019
Duration: 1:56

This guide details the necessary modification to install a Law Tactical folding stock adapter on a 9mm AR-15. The process involves removing a weight from the 9mm bolt carrier group and inserting the adapter plug, a straightforward procedure explained by Brownells.

Quick Summary

To use a Law Tactical folding stock adapter on a 9mm AR-15, you must modify the bolt carrier group. This involves removing the balancing weight at the rear of the 9mm bolt carrier by driving out its pin with a punch and hammer, allowing the adapter plug to be inserted.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction to 9mm AR-15 Folding Stock
  2. 00:16Standard AR-15 Adapter Plug Function
  3. 00:319mm Bolt Carrier Difference
  4. 00:39Modifying 9mm Bolt Carrier
  5. 00:44Removing the Weight
  6. 01:18Inserting the Adapter Plug
  7. 01:26Assembling the Firearm
  8. 01:43Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between a standard AR-15 bolt carrier and a 9mm bolt carrier when using a Law Tactical folding stock adapter?

A standard AR-15 bolt carrier has a hole at the rear for the adapter plug. A 9mm bolt carrier has a weight for balancing instead of a hole, which must be removed to install the Law Tactical adapter plug.

How do you modify a 9mm bolt carrier to accept a Law Tactical folding stock adapter?

You need to remove the weight located at the rear of the 9mm bolt carrier. This is typically done by driving out the pin that secures the weight using a punch and hammer.

What tools are needed to modify a 9mm bolt carrier for a Law Tactical adapter?

The primary tools required are a punch and a hammer. These are used to carefully drive out the pin retaining the weight in the 9mm bolt carrier group.

Can a Law Tactical folding stock adapter be used on a 9mm AR-15 without modification?

No, a standard 9mm bolt carrier group must be modified by removing its rear weight before the Law Tactical folding stock adapter plug can be properly inserted and function.

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