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Posted: 5/9/2017 3:25:09 PM EDT
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Mcmaster Carr.
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Posted: 5/9/2017 3:27:14 PM EDT
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The split kind are real roll pins.
The coiled type you seem to me to be asking about are more commonly referred to as "spring pins", or "coil spring pins", which may help you locate them online, though both the coiled and split type also get referred to as "roll pins" and are used in pretty much the same applications. |
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Posted: 5/9/2017 4:25:20 PM EDT
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Coil pins suck.
Fastenal for roll pins. Taper the leading edge. 
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Posted: 5/9/2017 4:46:05 PM EDT
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I have a fastenal near my house, only had split pins.
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Posted: 5/9/2017 4:55:58 PM EDT
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I have a fastenal near my house, only had split pins.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/9/2017 5:02:58 PM EDT
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Yes
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Posted: 5/9/2017 5:05:35 PM EDT
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Split roll pins are the standard because they're what Colt uses, so everyone copies them.
However, coiled roll pins are much easier to install and there are a few AR manufacturers that use them... RRA uses them for sure, though I think Spikes Tactical, Stag Arms and Anderson use them as well. I buy the coiled roll pins from RRA. |
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Posted: 5/9/2017 5:06:39 PM EDT
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Ahhhh I hate those. My side sling swivels have them. PITA.
Mom/Pop local hardware store? This help?????? EE link |
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Posted: 5/9/2017 5:09:34 PM EDT
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Split roll pins are the standard because they're what Colt uses, so everyone copies them. However, coiled roll pins are much easier to install and there are a few AR manufacturers that use them... RRA uses them for sure, though I think Spikes Tactical, Stag Arms and Anderson use them as well. I buy the coiled roll pins from RRA. |
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Posted: 5/9/2017 5:36:28 PM EDT
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Nice link Tig.
Best value is to buy on ebay, 100pk is $5. But what the hell am I gonna do with 100? Vendor is Niche Fastener I think, no affiliation. |
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Posted: 5/9/2017 5:58:13 PM EDT
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What size you need? What application?
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Posted: 5/9/2017 6:44:43 PM EDT
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Nice link Tig. Best value is to buy on ebay, 100pk is $5. But what the hell am I gonna do with 100? Vendor is Niche Fastener I think, no affiliation. |
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Posted: 5/9/2017 7:51:27 PM EDT
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BRDengineering is where I get my coil pins.
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Posted: 5/9/2017 8:03:42 PM EDT
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I got a bag of taper pins on Amazon. With Prime, it was cheap. I can send you a couple, if you want.
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Posted: 5/13/2017 4:29:33 AM EDT
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Mcmaster Carr. . |
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Posted: 5/13/2017 10:21:49 PM EDT
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I bought off of amazon and with prime shipping. They have most sizes and worked great. Quality was spot on.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DC5QJUK?tag=vglnk-c102-20 |
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Posted: 5/13/2017 10:36:39 PM EDT
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Amazon
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Posted: 5/13/2017 11:12:41 PM EDT
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Coil pins suck. Fastenal for roll pins. Taper the leading edge. |
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Posted: 5/13/2017 11:13:16 PM EDT
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I have a fastenal near my house, only had split pins. |
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Posted: 5/13/2017 11:20:42 PM EDT
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You're saying the spring/ rolled pins suck? Curious why you would say that? They are so much easier to install. Sure you can file the edges of the C type pins but why when you can just used the spring/ rolled pins. I use the split type without issue. |
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Posted: 5/21/2017 1:53:27 PM EDT
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you can get and assorted pack of roll pins form harbor freight cheap. Coil pins are cheap on ebay.
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Posted: 5/21/2017 2:55:59 PM EDT
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Quoted:p
Not these god forsaken split pins everybody seems to use now. You mean the slotted spring pins that were in the original design? Oh, and if you choose to use spiral coiled spring pins, be careful which ones you get. Most types of coiled spring pins are actually a deal weaker than the slotted spring pins. Coiled spring pins come in three types: light, standard, and heavy duty. Only the heavy duty are as strong as the correct slotted spring pins. |
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Posted: 5/22/2017 3:59:50 PM EDT
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I am curious what people do to break them in an AR...
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Posted: 5/23/2017 12:08:20 AM EDT
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Hello. Try https://moriartiarmaments.com
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Posted: 5/23/2017 12:19:38 AM EDT
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+1 for McMaster, you'll use them eventually. If there's a specific coiled spring pin you need, and don't want to buy 100, send me an IM.
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Posted: 5/23/2017 12:23:58 AM EDT
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None of the roil pins used in an AR-15 require a high strength.
Whatever flavor you want (roll/split or coil/spiral) probably the best source is McMaster Carr |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 12:24:24 AM EDT
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I am curious what people do to break them in an AR... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OUUG9G?tag=vglnk-c102-20 The coiled type came with my Anderson parts kit and thought they gave me the wrong parts. (I didn't know what they were called until I saw this thread). |
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