AR 15 stuck front takedown pin

[EPS]

Cut it in the middle the you should be able to wiggle it out.

 

[elitejake]

I hate the dremel idea. But I've resorted to it myself. Slow and easy. Tape more then you think you need. Just in case.

 

[edzz]

As EPS says, cut the pin in half. May I add, place a piece of steel between the pin and the mag well to prevent damage to the receiver.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

that is the correct pin in the correct spot.

 

[Tony617]

I hate the dremel idea. But I've resorted to it myself. Slow and easy. Tape more then you think you need. Just in case.

Aluminum has a lower melting point than steel so be sure to let lower cool if grinder gets the steel pin hot.

 

[Brian Vedack]

Cutting the pin in half isn't going to make it come out easier. The detent dent is close to the head so cutting it in half wont help. Best bet is to hold lower vertically, pry the spring back through the hole while tapping butt stock end on the table. Timing is critical here---as soon as it hits the table, push out the pin. If that doesn't work center punch the head and drill the head off. You should then be able to access the detent or push the pin through.
If you are still not sure bring it by my work in Beaverton and I'll do it.

 

[edzz]

Cutting it in ~half should allow the left hand part of the pin to be removed providing access to the slot in the pin. With access to the slot you should be able to feed a straight pin or jewelers screw driver down the slot to force the small spring loaded retaining pin away from the pivot pin, allowing the pivot pin to be tapped out. Are there other methods I would try first? Sure. However I seriously doubt most here have some of the tools I have.

As far as drilling the head off that's not something I would advise unless you have a lot of experience doing that. I can't tell you how many times I have seen that go south requiring an oversize fastener or needing to plug the hole in an aircraft skin or fitting. Why do I have an opinion on this? Many years working production repairs for Boeing and Lockheed fixing the F ups of other workers.

FWIW If I were going to drill the head off in my shop I'd be using one of my mills not the drill press and certainly not freehand.

Would I rule out removing the head? No. Just not the first thing I would try.

 

[2A2Dend]

What about using an "L" pick, to get into the channel of the pin "between" the ears?
You may be able to catch the detent pin by twisting.

Guessing here, but it sounds to me that the detent hole, is deeper than spec.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

im still wondering why you think this is the wrong pin. its flat on the detent tunnel for a reason. you gotta work these parts in to fit. like manipulate it 100 times before it starts to feel normal. same as when you assemble an upper. soak the bcg in clp
and cycle it until u work up a grey slurry...thats called lapping it in.

 

[Kruel J]

im still wondering why you think this is the wrong pin

Same. I was going to post that as well but it seemed redundant.

 

[StacattoP]

im still wondering why you think this is the wrong pin

I don't think it's the wrong pin anymore brother got corrected in the 4th post I belive. thought it was for a minuet though

 

[StacattoP]

Same. I was going to post that as well but it seemed redundant.

Lm

Same. I was going to post that as well but it seemed redundant.

Could you edit title to stuck front pin please.....

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

I don't think it's the wrong pin anymore brother got corrected in the 4th post I belive. thought it was for a minuet though

good now keep building and shoot that SOB

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

Lm
Could you edit title to stuck front pin please.....

i got u

 

[Kruel J]

Already done.

 

[StacattoP]

good now keep building and shoot that SOB

Yes sirrr!!!! Got a local memeber gonna help me get it out on Friday stuck in place so I figured I'd finish after he gets it out!

 

[StacattoP]

i got u

Thanks bro!!!!

 

[StacattoP]

Already done.

Thanks!

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

Yes sirrr!!!! Got a local memeber gonna help me get it out on Friday stuck in place so I figured I'd finish after he gets it out!

spray it with oil and work it back n forth a few times. its just the finish causing it to stick.

 

[StacattoP]

It won't budge at all the detent is stuck inside the takedown pin think the takedown pin hole was drilled a little to far in!