AR-10 takedown pins consist of a takedown pin and a pivot pin. These keep your upper and lower receiver connected for your AR-10 build and are necessary for the normal function of the gun.
Keep Your Rifle Together With AR-10 Takedown Pins
The AR-10 is the rifle people choose to use when they want a larger caliber with AR-15 ergonomics. And just like an AR-15, the AR-10 consists of an upper receiver and a lower receiver that are connected with a pair of takedown pins. AR-10 takedown pins are far from an unnecessary part of a build list. They need to be durable and in spec in order to keep the gun running.
Using the wrong-sized pin can wear out the receiver. On top of that, not all takedown pins work in all AR-10 variants. Matching the takedown pin with the right model is necessary for the best reliability and performance.
Standard or Improved AR-10 Takedown Pin Set
AR-10 takedown pins are often sold in pairs, consisting of a takedown pin and a pivot pin. These are the two pins that hold the upper and lower receiver together.
Standard sets are made from steel, while improved sets may be made from materials like titanium. While steel pivot sets still perform well, improved sets aim to increase durability or weight savings.
AR-10 Takedown Pin
An AR-10 takedown pin by itself is the pin for the rear of the receiver. The hole for this pin is usually located below the buffer tube area.
They can be sold by themselves as replacement parts should you lose or break your current pin.
AR-10 Pivot Pin
The pivot pin is located just below the chamber section of an AR-10. This pin allows the upper receiver to rotate forward or pivot for maintenance purposes.
This pin can be removed to separate the receivers and can be purchased by itself as a replacement or upgraded item.
California Compliant AR-10 Takedown Pins
Some takedown pin sets are designed with California’s firearms restrictions in mind. This can indicate that the pin functions in some way to fix the magazine into place or comply with some of the grip restrictions that are enforced on California Compliant rifles.
These are specialty pin sets and are not for the general end-user.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are AR-10 takedown pins standardized?
How do I know my pins will work with my AR-10?
My AR-10 takedown pins are hard to remove, is this normal?
Are AR-10 pins sold individually?
Yes. While it is common to see takedown pins sold as pairs there are some options that are sold individually for replacement purposes or more specific uses.