Videos tagged with Pivot Pin

This video offers a quick tip on installing Aero Precision EZ Pins for the AR-15 platform. Caleb from Brownells demonstrates the process, highlighting how these pins simplify the installation of takedown and pivot pins compared to standard mil-spec components. The tutorial covers the unique features of the EZ Pins and provides a step-by-step guide, including the use of a punch tool for securing the pins.

This video explores a DIY method for installing an AR pivot pin using a magnet. The title suggests a practical, perhaps unconventional, approach to a common AR-15 build task. The description directs viewers to a website for more product details, implying the video might be showcasing a tool or technique related to firearm maintenance or modification.

This video from AT3 Tactical provides a quick, under-5-minute guide on how to install a pivot pin on AR-15 and AR-style rifles. It demonstrates the process with a focus on efficiency, using pliers as the preferred method and highlighting a clevis pin install trick. The video also touches on necessary tools and briefly mentions bolt catch installation. It aims to educate the growing AR-15 community on building and maintaining their firearms safely and effectively, aligning with their goal of fostering a more informed and safe firearms community.

This YouTube video, titled "Mike's Tips - Pivot Pin Assembly," provides a demonstration on how to install a pivot pin, a component of a firearm. The presenter, Mike, utilizes specialized tools from Wheeler, noting that a similar tool is available from Real Avid. The description also includes calls to action, encouraging viewers to sign up as a CMMG Insider on their website, visit the CMMG website, and follow CMMG on Instagram and Twitter. The video focuses on a specific gunsmithing task, offering practical advice and product mentions.

This video focuses on performing a pivot pin swap on an AR-15 platform rifle. The title playfully suggests a potential appearance by actor Sam Elliott, adding a touch of humor. The description includes affiliate links to AT3 Tactical products on Amazon and provides links to comprehensive AR-15 and AR-10 build guides, indicating a focus on DIY firearm customization and education for enthusiasts.

This video provides a comprehensive breakdown of the necessary parts to build or modify an AR-15 lower receiver. It covers essential components like safeties, pins, retainers, and magazine catches, explaining their function and highlighting the vast array of options available. The content is aimed at AR-15 builders and enthusiasts looking to gain a better understanding of their firearm's components and make informed choices for customization or replacement. The video also links to additional resources for AR-15 beginners and AR-10 builders.

This video provides essential advice from Brownells Gun Techs Steve and Caleb on critical spare parts to keep for an AR-15. They highlight commonly failing components like gas rings, buffer springs, extractor springs and pins, and pivot/takedown pin springs and detents. The experts also discuss the importance of having original trigger parts as spares if an upgrade has been made. The primary reason for keeping these small parts on hand is to avoid downtime at the range due to loss during cleaning or normal wear and tear.

This video provides a quick tip on how to easily install the AR-15's front pivot pin detent, a commonly challenging maintenance task. Brownells Gun Tech Steve Ostrem demonstrates the use of the Brownells AR-15 Pivot Pin Detent Tool, highlighting how it simplifies the process by holding the detent in place under spring pressure. The tool reduces the installation time to approximately 20 seconds, making AR-15 maintenance more efficient for shooters, armorers, and gunsmiths. The description also emphasizes the AR-15 platform's legacy of ease of maintenance, designed by Eugene Stoner.

This YouTube video features Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, providing a detailed tutorial on how to install a pivot pin on an AR-15 rifle. As part of MidwayUSA's "How to Series" focused on "Gunsmithing the AR-15," this installment offers practical, step-by-step instructions for a common AR-15 maintenance task. The video aims to educate viewers on performing this specific gunsmithing procedure themselves.

This video showcases the Brownells Bolt Catch Pin Punch, a specialized tool designed for the AR-15 platform. The punch's unique slab-sided design allows it to clear the magazine well, enabling the user to drive out the bolt catch pivot pin from the rear. This feature aims to prevent damage to both the punch and the lower receiver during the pin removal process. The video likely serves as a demonstration or product highlight for firearm enthusiasts involved in AR-15 maintenance and customization.

This video provides a practical, step-by-step guide on how to remove and replace the AR-15 takedown pin without needing to remove the castle nut, end plate, or stock. This technique is particularly useful for situations where the castle nut is staked. The demonstration involves using a small flathead screwdriver to manipulate the detent and a pivot pin as a tool to facilitate the swap. The presenter emphasizes that no major disassembly is required, making it an accessible fix for many AR-15 owners.

This video provides an in-depth installation guide and review of Battle Arms Development's Enhanced Pivot Pin (EPP) and Enhanced Takedown Pin (ETP) for the AR-15 platform. The presenter highlights the ease of installation, noting that no special tools are required and it can be done one-handed. The EPP/ETP are praised for improving the ability to grasp and manipulate takedown pins, even with gloves, and feature dimpled ends for easier use with a bullet tip as a pushing tool. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction and states they will use these pins in all future AR-15 builds.