This video from Forgotten Weapons addresses a viewer question about why more rifles don't feature captive takedown pins. Ian explains that while seemingly beneficial, captive pins add complexity and require specific material properties to accommodate the necessary springs and detents. Materials like stamped sheet metal and certain polymers are not ideal for this design, making it less universally applicable or cost-effective for all firearm manufacturers. The discussion highlights engineering trade-offs in firearm design.
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