Videos tagged with Hammer Pin

This guide details the installation of the Geissele SSA-E trigger into an AR-15 lower receiver. It covers the removal of existing components, the use of slave pins for easier assembly, and the correct positioning of the hammer and trigger springs. A function check and lubrication are recommended post-installation.

This guide details the correct installation of an AR-15 trigger group, emphasizing proper spring orientation and alignment techniques. The video, presented with expert authority by AT3 Tactical, demonstrates critical steps for a reliable trigger installation. Key takeaways include using an alignment punch for precise pin insertion and conducting a thorough function check post-installation.

This guide details essential spare parts for an AR-15 platform, emphasizing a tiered approach from basic to comprehensive kits. It highlights critical components like lube, magazines, and specific upper and lower receiver parts such as gas rings, extractors, firing pins, magazine catches, and trigger/hammer pins. The video also advises on carrying spares for proprietary components and suggests a complete bolt carrier group as the 'best' spare parts option for reliability.

This guide details the process of installing a Geissele SSA fire control group into an AR-15 platform rifle, as demonstrated by Joe Marler from Daniel Defense. It covers removing the factory trigger, preparing the new assembly, and installing both the trigger and hammer pins, emphasizing proper spring orientation and function checks. The instruction highlights the importance of safety precautions, including the use of PPE and ensuring the firearm is unloaded throughout the process.

This comprehensive guide details the installation, gauging, fitting, and tuning of three different AR-15 fire control groups: Geissele SSA-E, LaRue MBT, and a factory trigger. It emphasizes meticulous inspection of all components, proper tool usage (especially brass punches), and thorough fitment checks of pins, bores, and moving parts. The video also covers common pitfalls, troubleshooting binding issues, and performing essential function checks to ensure reliable operation.

This guide details the process of installing an ambi-safety on a 1911 pistol, a modification favored by the instructor for enhanced situational awareness and combat readiness, particularly for those who carry their firearm. The process involves field stripping the pistol, replacing the standard hammer pin with one featuring a nub for the safety, and potentially upgrading the mainspring housing and grips to accommodate features like a magwell. The instructor emphasizes that an ambi-safety is a functional upgrade for any 1911 carrier, not just left-handed shooters.

This guide details the assembly of an AR-15/M16A1 lower receiver, focusing on the use of Brownells retro parts. It covers the installation of critical components like the trigger guard, pivot pin, magazine release, bolt catch, trigger and hammer mechanisms, safety selector, and buffer tube/stock assembly. Emphasis is placed on proper tool usage, supporting delicate parts, and performing function checks to ensure correct operation. The instruction is delivered by an experienced individual, likely a firearms instructor, providing practical advice for a successful build.

This guide details the essential inspection and preparation steps for an AR-15 lower receiver before assembly. It emphasizes cleaning out detent and pin holes using specific drill bit sizes and a pin vise, and cleaning pistol grip screw threads with a tap. Proper prep work ensures easier assembly and a functional firearm.

This guide details the use of the Obsidian Arms AR-15 Armorer's Punch Set for efficient installation of various pins. It highlights specialized tools like the trigger/hammer starter punch, roll pin punches with nipples, roll pin starters for easier pin alignment, and a unique bolt catch roll pin punch designed to navigate the magazine well. The set also includes a Delrin takedown punch for pivot and takedown pins.