Insert the Takedown Pin into the receiver with the slot facing the back of the weapon. Slide the Detent Pin into the hole you exposed by removing the Buttstock and make sure it is seated in the slot in the Takedown Pin. Then slide the Detent Spring in after the Detent Pin.
Full Answer
How do you put a takedown pin on a pistol?
Look on the end of the receiver that you just exposed; you’ll see a small hole on the lower right area of the face that is connected to the hole the Takedown Pin slides through. That’s where the Takedown Spring and Takedown Detent will go. Insert the Takedown Pin into the receiver with the slot facing the back of the weapon.
Which takedown pins should I buy?
Some enhanced titanium or chrome takedown pins come with a magnet, which aids in easy installation of the front detent spring and pin. Battle Arms and Strike Industries both make an outstanding product.
How do you install a takedown spring and takedown detent?
That’s where the Takedown Spring and Takedown Detent will go. Insert the Takedown Pin into the receiver with the slot facing the back of the weapon. Slide the Detent Pin into the hole you exposed by removing the Buttstock and make sure it is seated in the slot in the Takedown Pin.
What are the takedown pins on an AR-15?
Like most machine pins, the takedown pins on an AR-15 are designed simply to fit into holes and hold things together. In this case, we’re talking about two holes on the lower receiver and the corresponding hole on the upper receiver (these have special names but don’t worry about it, you can’t really put the upper on backwards, I promise).
Which takedown pin goes where?
0:273:17quick & simple AR-15 Lower Receiver front pivot takedown pin install and ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo to do this the right way and to do it quick and easy take this clevis pin put it through the leftMoreSo to do this the right way and to do it quick and easy take this clevis pin put it through the left side of your receiver. You're to line up the holes. With the hole in your receiver.
What does detent spring do?
The SpeedFactory HD Detent Spring Kit is a set of upgraded coil springs that increases the positive ratcheting feel of your transmission, with an over 80% increase in spring rate over the soft factory springs.
What is a takedown pin?
Our Aluminum Take Down Pins are extended with a knurled knob, making it possible to remove the pins with a firm grip, no tools required! This makes for easy and quick separation of the front and lower halves.
What is a takedown pin on an AR-15?
0:001:31Battle Arms Enhanced Takedown Pins - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBattle arms enhance take down pins drop into standard ar-15 lowers allowing for simple installation.MoreBattle arms enhance take down pins drop into standard ar-15 lowers allowing for simple installation. And quick disassembly the kit includes the enhanced pivot pin or fep.
What is a shift detent?
A transmission shift control has a detent mechanism to provide a shift effort so that the operator has a sense of feel during shifting between ranges. During a manual shift between reverse and park, the shift effort or "detent feel" is normally higher than the effort occurring during manual shifts between other ranges.
Why are detents used?
A detent is a mechanical or magnetic means to resist or arrest the movement of a mechanical device. Such a device can be anything ranging from a simple metal pin to a machine. The term is also used for the method involved. Magnetic detents are most often used to divide a shaft rotation into discrete increments.
What size are AR-15 takedown pins?
~.245" diameterTypical production AR-15 pins are ~. 245" diameter and flat on the ends. They operate in . 250 pin holes, and items used to push the pins occasionally slide off and can scratch your lower receiver.
What are pivot pins?
Pivot pins refer to pins that have a special end configuration (e.g spherical end) that allows this feature to be used as a cam profile, such as a detent pin. A detent pin refers to pins that have a mechanical feature that prevents motion until this feature is released.
What are extended takedown pins?
Extended Takedown Pin Set features extended knobs that allow for an easy and quick take down of an AR-15 platform. This is a set and includes both the front and rear takedown pins. These pins are CNC machined for perfect fit and function.
Tools Needed
Drill & Bits: Hopefully you have something at home or can borrow someones since you’ll only need it for a second. I went with a 1/8″ drill bit but as long as you can match up the bit to the roll pin, you’re fine.
Pinning a Collapsible Stock
I’ll be pinning my Bravo B5 stock ($60) but this should translate to any adjustable polymer stock. I like the B5 since it’s really light and has that angle that gives me a really good cheekweld.
Alternatives to Pinning Your Stock
Something new has come along…the Stock Lok ($35). It swaps out the adjusting pin in your stock so that it becomes fixed. Perfect if you don’t want to pin after reading this tutorial.
Conclusion
Looking for more help in building a featureless rifle or upgrading your AR-15? Check out our AR-15 Resources and How to Build a Featureless AR-15.
What is the takedown pin?
Typically, when referring to takedown pins people are referring to both the rear pin and the front pivot pin , but there are some differences between the two and technically it’s the rear pin that’s really the actual takedown pin.
What does the divot on the end of a receiver pin mean?
Even if you have to use a punch to remove the pin, the divot on the end of the pin means there’s less risk of scratching your receiver since the punch is less likely to end up moving off to the side.
What is an enhanced pin set?
This enhanced pin set includes both pins, plus detents and springs. The pins feature textured heads to make gripping easier without the need for an oversized head. In fact, these pins have a lower profile head than mil-spec. The extended length and divots on the tips also help with removal.
What is a 2A armament pin?
The 2A Armament Titanium Takedown Pin set is made from USA Grade 5 6AL-4V titanium. Titanium offers unbeatable durability while also being almost half the weight of steel. These pins also have a through drilled design and pocketed pinhead for additional weight reduction.
What size pins are used for AR-15 lowers?
Standard AR-15 lowers are made for a standard pin diameter of .250”, so a takedown pin should match that pretty exactly. If your pins don’t fit properly, pin installation is more difficult and pins will be a pain to pull out when it comes time to do maintenance or swap uppers.
Do you need a takedown pin for an AR-15?
The takedown pin on your AR-15 might not be something you’ve ever really thought about unless of course something is wrong with yours or you lose it entirely. But poorly made takedown pins can make fieldstripping your gun or swapping uppers a pain and, of course, if you’re building your own lower you’re going to need one.
Is the pivot pin the same as the takedown pin?
Many people don’t realize this and just refer to both the takedown pin and the pivot pin as the “takedown pins” so we’re going to cover both, just know that there is an important difference. For one thing, the takedown pin is actually shorter than the pivot pin, and they’re not interchangeable.
How to drive a roll pin out?
If you need an opposing hole in the stock to drive the pin out , try using a bit small enough to pass through the roll pin and drill through the opposite side. Now that you have the location, just open it up with a larger bit from the side with the exit hole.
Can you use a roll pin on S&W stock?
Click to expand... Yes for these S&W just used their standard "buffer tube" and stock assemblies from the "free versions" and pinned it with a roll pin. Just drill a hole in the same spot on the opposite side of the stock where they drilled and hammered in the pin originally.
haas
I'm new to the ar group but no strnager to the tc encore. The most beneficial upgrade I have done to the platform is an oversized hinge pin which tightened the upper barrel with the reciever. I'm inquiring in regards to expanding pins for the ar platform to better tighten the upper and lower assembly. This will done on a stag 6L. Thanks Haas....
redbarron06
I am also a big Encore fan. Other than some family hand down rifles the Encore and my ARs are the only rifles I have. I will have to look into the expandable pis for it.
Tools Needed
- Drill & Bits: Hopefully you have something at home or can borrow someones since you’ll only need it for a second. I went with a 1/8″ drill bit but as long as you can match up the bit to the roll p...
- Roll Pins($13): I bought a monster pack since I’m always losing them in AR builds. This one will definitely have several 1/8″ roll pins.
- Drill & Bits: Hopefully you have something at home or can borrow someones since you’ll only need it for a second. I went with a 1/8″ drill bit but as long as you can match up the bit to the roll p...
- Roll Pins($13): I bought a monster pack since I’m always losing them in AR builds. This one will definitely have several 1/8″ roll pins.
- Epoxy($6): I went with a plastic bonding epoxy since you want it to stay to the polymer rifle stock.
Pinning A Collapsible Stock
- I’ll be pinning my Bravo B5 stock($60) but this should translate to any adjustable polymer stock. I like the B5 since it’s really light and has that angle that gives me a really good cheekweld. First make sure that you have your stock in the correct length. So if you have any optics (Best Scopes & Optics for the AR-15), make sure you have proper eye relief and length of pull. Get a matching se…
Alternatives to Pinning Your Stock
- Something new has come along…the Stock Lok($35). It swaps out the adjusting pin in your stock so that it becomes fixed. Perfect if you don’t want to pin after reading this tutorial. An even easier method is with Strike Industries Stock Stopwhich is a piece of rubber that stops your standard buttstock from moving. Genius and super cheap at under $10...
Conclusion
- Looking for more help in building a featureless rifle or upgrading your AR-15? Check out our AR-15 Resources and How to Build a Featureless AR-15.