No more Detents going flying!
How to install the AR15 Take down Pivot Pin and Detent using a $1 1/4" Clevis Pin from your local hardware store. A must have tool for any AR owner to have in their gun builder tool box.

Awesome... thanks for posting. I've seen specially made parts but never considered a clevis pin. Will definitely get one prior to my next build!

Youtube is a builders friend...picked up this trick a few yrs back when i built my 1st AR. Its been in my kit ever since.

I launched my share of these little missiles in my day! They sell a dedicated tool

for this purpose but the Clevis pin is much cheaper and works just as well.

 

Thanks OG. I am sure this will help a lot of future builders.

Wheelin has made a tool that does that for ages.

 

Nice homedepot solution!

Cool. Very cool

Yes there are dedicated tools out there that cost $8+ plus shipping. This method is cost effective at $1-2, no shipping, no waiting on snail mail. With the $ saved you can buy other fun things. Win/Win

Just picked one up at Home Depot for $1.57 plus tax

 

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Into my parts box it goes, awaiting my next build (or rebuild)

Trying this!

 

I've been using a single edged razor blade for decades.

I've been using a single edged razor blade for decades.

That's how I usually do it too. But this looks easier.

That's how I usually do it too. But this looks easier.

 

BS  I used a slave pin the other day for kicks and giggles and sailed the detent.

I'll continue to razor blade.

BS I used a slave pin the other day for kicks and giggles and sailed the detent.

I'll continue to razor blade.

That's why I assemble the detent inside of a 3 mill clear contractor bag. No more chasing springs lol...

That's why I assemble the detent inside of a 3 mill clear contractor bag. No more chasing springs lol...

 

So easy...insert the spring hold the end of the detent w/ hemostats, insert, hold in with razor blade slide in take down pin.

So easy...insert the spring hold the end of the detent w/ hemostats, insert, hold in with razor blade slide in take down pin.

I don't use hemos or needle nose. I have small fingers. I hold the detent in my fingers and smash it in with the razor blade. Then install the take downpin.

I've also used the clevis pin trick for awhile. Works great!

On 3/17/2017 at 6:32 AM, Old School said:

I've been using a single edged razor blade for decades.

Used this method on my last 2 builds. Easy peasy