AR bolt catch spring

[RonS]

I am trying to locate a spring that is the same diameter and same tension but .25" longer than the original bolt catch spring. It is for my project AR which is a DPMS single shot lower receiver. This receiver will not accept a magazine but the bolt catch is set up exactly like all AR's, so it does not catch the bolt after each shot. What I am proposing to do is to move the spring and detent under the part of the catch which rises to hold the bolt open after each shot. If anyone knows of a spring manufacturer or dealer that can help, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

 

[subsonic]

Hey shootr, just drill a shallow hole close to the pivot point, use the same spring and forget the detent.

 

[RonS]

8ball, thanks, I was a litle skeptical at first but after looking at it your way I decided what the hell. So far it works during dry fire the real test will be live fire.