How To Install Your Front And Rear Takedown Pins On Your AR15 Lower Receiver

Published on November 6, 2024
Duration: 5:18

This guide details the installation of front and rear takedown pins on an AR-15 lower receiver. It covers the use of springs, detents, and optional threaded screws, including troubleshooting spring tension by trimming coils. Lubrication is recommended for smooth operation.

Quick Summary

To install AR-15 takedown pins, insert the spring and detent into the receiver hole, push flush, and rotate the pin to engage the detent. If the pin is too stiff, trim coils from the spring. Lubricate for smoother operation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Parts Needed
  2. 00:37Installing the Front Takedown Pin
  3. 01:14Adjusting Front Takedown Pin Spring Tension
  4. 02:06Installing the Rear Takedown Pin (Threaded)
  5. 03:02Threading the Rear Takedown Pin Screw
  6. 04:06Rear Takedown Pin Installation (Non-Threaded)
  7. 04:26Lubrication for Smooth Operation
  8. 05:05Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What parts are needed to install AR-15 takedown pins?

You will need the two takedown pins, two detents, and two springs. If your lower receiver has a threaded end for the rear pin, you'll also need the corresponding threaded screw.

How do you install the front takedown pin on an AR-15?

Insert the spring into the hole, place the detent on the spring's pointy end, push the assembly flush, and then rotate the pin so the detent slides into its groove.

What if my AR-15 takedown pin is too hard to install or remove?

If the spring tension is too high, you can trim coils off the spring using clippers. Start by removing a couple of coils and test the pin's actuation until it's easier to use but still secure.

How is the rear takedown pin secured on an AR-15?

It's secured by a spring-loaded detent. If the receiver has a threaded end, a screw retains the spring and detent. Otherwise, the buffer tube and receiver end plate hold it in place.

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