SAR 3 locking bolt?

Dale · 08-09-2002, 06:59 PM

I've been meaning to ask about this but I've just plumb forgot to....but, does anyone know if the SAR 3 is/is not equipped with a bolt lock or is the bolt supposed to/not supposed to lock back on an empty mag?

I went to the range recently and they got very aggitated that I couldn't lock my bolt back for range safety inspection before they cleared the shooters to go in front of the firing line.

Instead I just stuck a white rag in the ejection port and let the bolt go forward to show the bolt, at least, was not fully forward.

I was just wondering if the lack of mine to lock back indicates the way it's made or a bad safety feature.

Calvin · 08-09-2002, 08:10 PM

The SAR's don't have that feature, but there is a conversion safety you can buy that will hold the bolt open when you lock it back manually. It won't hold it open after the last shot, though. HTH.

Dale · 08-09-2002, 08:25 PM

Thanks Calvin......any idea who distributes them on line?

Calvin · 08-12-2002, 08:30 AM

Can't find them now, but I will. Check the Shotgun News, as I remember seeing them advertised in there, Dale.

Dale · 08-12-2002, 08:37 AM

Muchas Grassy Azz, Senior.

08-09-2002, 06:59 PM	#1
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	SAR 3 locking bolt? I've been meaning to ask about this but I've just plumb forgot to....but, does anyone know if the SAR 3 is/is not equipped with a bolt lock or is the bolt supposed to/not supposed to lock back on an empty mag? I went to the range recently and they got very aggitated that I couldn't lock my bolt back for range safety inspection before they cleared the shooters to go in front of the firing line. Instead I just stuck a white rag in the ejection port and let the bolt go forward to show the bolt, at least, was not fully forward. I was just wondering if the lack of mine to lock back indicates the way it's made or a bad safety feature. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

08-09-2002, 08:10 PM	#2
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,040	The SAR's don't have that feature, but there is a conversion safety you can buy that will hold the bolt open when you lock it back manually. It won't hold it open after the last shot, though. HTH. __________________ If you don't like cops, call your local crackhead for help next time!

08-09-2002, 08:25 PM	#3
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	Thanks Calvin......any idea who distributes them on line? __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

08-12-2002, 08:30 AM	#4
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,040	Can't find them now, but I will. Check the Shotgun News, as I remember seeing them advertised in there, Dale. __________________ If you don't like cops, call your local crackhead for help next time!

08-12-2002, 08:37 AM	#5
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	Muchas Grassy Azz, Senior. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me