Takedown Pins tend to be overlooked often, even by serious AR15 enthusiasts. However, choosing the perfect takedown pins is very important for your precious AR platform rifle, since they are responsible for keeping your weapon intact.
Why Do You Need Strong Takedown Pins?
Takedown pins may be small, but they are nonetheless a critically important part of your AR15 rifle. In fact, the takedown pin holds the lower receiver and upper together on every weapon built on the AR platform. In a nutshell, it basically holds the whole weapon system in one piece.
If you want to disassemble your rifle, you only have to simply slide out the takedown pin. Once you do that, the upper (which contains the bolt control group) and the lower receiver will separate into two distinct parts.
The pivot pin (also known as the front takedown pin) is located just above the grip of the weapon. It is held firmly in place by its own takedown detent as well as a detent spring, both components are located inside the receiver. On the other hand, the rear takedown pin is positioned right on the pistol grip itself, below the weapons’ buffer tube port.
AR15 Takedown Pins: What You Need To Know
Not all pins are created equal. If the takedown pins have not been constructed according to specs, they won’t fit properly inside the lower receiver and the upper. You might even have to hammer them into place. If that happens, it will be difficult to disassemble the weapon. Moreover, it might even compromise the structural integrity of the rifle itself.
2A Armament Titanium Takedown Pins
2A Armament has created top-quality AR15 takedown pins from titanium. They are very durable and lightweight, thanks to a drilled design. In fact, this design reduces weight without compromising quality in any way.
They are available in Mil-Spec .250 size and come with a lifetime repair and replacement warranty. These pins weigh a mere 5.1 grams and have an extremely tough ion black matte finish and are proudly made in Idaho, USA.
If you want lightweight takedown pins that have been built to last – 2A Armament’s AR15 takedown pins are your very best bet!