How to Install an AR-15 Pivot Pin Presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA

[@timrobinson6573]

A 1/4 inch clevis pin also works instead of buying the tool. And it only costs $2 at home depot.

[@richwhippersnapper]

1/4" Clovis from Lowes works too

[@jesusislord2149]

I just used a feeler gauge worked so easy

[@snipercommando9]

I used a pair of tweezers that came in the Accu-punch hammer and AR-15 pin punch set.

[@wildcatindustries8030]

Detent installation tool, starting punch, rubber mallet. I put this thing together using some light duty grease and a metal handled knife and didn’t scratch up the finish. Idk if I should feel proud or lucky

[@rossauce12]

Use needle nose pliers to hold the end of pin.... then once it's pushed infringement the pivot pin up to replace the pliers . It works. There's a video on it. If u don't have the tool and are struggling. Watch the video if u need to see visually what I described it's the only thing that worked for me

[@stacyevans1360]

Thought for sure this one would get Larry to cuss.

[@danielmacdonald8358]

I always get a kick when they say it's so hard to put the detent in with the spring all you have to do is use a toothpick push the spring in take another toothpick from the side of the receiver in that tiny little hole use the point of it to hold the spring while you put the detent in and the pivot pin pull the toothpick out of the spring allowing it to put tension on the detent and pivot pin it's really super easy and if a toothpick doesn't work use a sewing needle to hold the spring down through that teeny hole

[@Dantinus]

May you make a video?

[@jamesshaw9193]

First time builder....I have an Aero Precision lower the take down pin is to short??? Any ideas?

[@straightup160]

Does midway sell the tool used in this video?

[@turkishsanta]

brownells makes one

[@nobleeseful]

I really thought those fingers were a pair of lips and a nose

[@stevek343]

I used a razor blade