Anti rotation AR pins

[Saltwater60]

Alright what do you guys like. I shot 20 rounds out of my 6.8SPC and on the 19th round I had to stop to put the trigger pin back in. It walked right out and I could even pull the trigger.
I’d rather not have one that needs reaming since the gun is together. Seems the prices vary greatly. I don’t need anything fancy just want to be safe and have the gun go boom every time. Thanks.

 

[Calculon]

Check your springs are installed correctly. The legs should sit in the grooves on the pin.

 

[BDinPutnam]

If you really want and need them - KNS. I have them in everything even if not entirely needed in say a .223.

 

[Saltwater60]

Check your springs are installed correctly. The legs should sit in the grooves on the pin.

Could be that. I’ll check after ice cream with the kids.i remember that trigger was a bit tough to get in. Might have missed that.

 

[Acer-m14]

or just stake the side of the lower with a center punch lol

 

[Podmonkey]

What kind of trigger do you have? This can be a problem with some of the cassette style drop in triggers that haven't a provision to keep the pins from walking out. Otherwise check on what @Calculon said. It's easy to install the spring legs incorrectly like that.

 

[Saltwater60]

What kind of trigger do you have? This can be a problem with some of the cassette style drop in triggers that haven't a provision to keep the pins from walking out. Otherwise check on what @Calculon said. It's easy to install the spring legs incorrectly like that.

I have just a mil spec trigger that came with a LPK from S&W. No upgraded drop in one. One day I’ll get a better trigger. Built this for hunting. I assembled it and I’ll bet is missed placing the spring in the notches.
Thanks guys.

 

[Podmonkey]

I have just a mil spec trigger that came with a LPK from S&W. No upgraded drop in one. One day I’ll get a better trigger. Built this for hunting. I assembled it and I’ll bet is missed placing the spring in the notches.
Thanks guys.

Yeah, it goes in easier if the spring legs go under the pins instead of over them. Correctly installed there is considerable tension on those legs. AR triggers are not all that difficult to deal with but sometimes it feels like a 3 hands type of job.

 

[Blimey]

Not only does the right way decrease odds of light primer strike but also helps seat the trigger pin better.

 

[Podmonkey]

Well not just that but with the hammer spring on the correct way it the legs can still go under the trigger pin instead of over it. It easier to install this way.

 

[Podmonkey]

The tension of the hammer spring legs as it sits in the grooves of the trigger pin is what keeps it from walking out. That's why I generally prefer standard style triggers over the all in one drop ins. Some of the drop ins have anti walk provision also though.

 

[Saltwater60]

I checked this morning and that’s how mine look. It’s hard to see, but the spring is definitely over the pin and it won’t catch in the grooves. It appears to be sitting in the grooves of the pin already but I can’t see. I moved the pin back and forth a few times and it doesn’t appear to catch. I think I’ll just get the anti rotation pins.

 

[BDinPutnam]

I checked this morning and that’s how mine look. It’s hard to see, but the spring is definitely over the pin and it won’t catch in the grooves. It appears to be sitting in the grooves of the pin already but I can’t see. I moved the pin back and forth a few times and it doesn’t appear to catch. I think I’ll just get the anti rotation pins.

Not for nothing but they're not a whole lot of coin and they are damned easy to install.

 

[Mosinitis]

This problem shouldn't be. You need to solve it. If you bypass it, it can show up in a different way. Something is wrong with your installation. Take it apart and reinstall taking care that every step is properly followed.

 

[Mosinitis]

Anti-rotation pins are designed to stop pins from turning and give more consistent trigger pull (in theory). They are not meant as a solution for pins walking out of the receiver.

 

[Podmonkey]

I checked this morning and that’s how mine look. It’s hard to see, but the spring is definitely over the pin and it won’t catch in the grooves. It appears to be sitting in the grooves of the pin already but I can’t see. I moved the pin back and forth a few times and it doesn’t appear to catch. I think I’ll just get the anti rotation pins.

That is a a little bit odd honestly. Oh well, don't know what else to tell you.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Well not just that but with the hammer spring on the correct way it the legs can still go under the trigger pin instead of over it. It easier to install this way.

Why are you suggesting to assemble them in the wrong way?

Assemble your firearm correctly. Do not use incorrect suggestions from the internet.

Installing it correctly is very easy to do. I dont understand the issue b

 

[Eddie Gunks]

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The tension of the hammer spring legs as it sits in the grooves of the trigger pin is what keeps it from walking out. That's why I generally prefer standard style triggers over the all in one drop ins. Some of the drop ins have anti walk provision also though.

These pictures appear to be the correct way to install them.

I am
Not sure what you are talking about “under”. Anyway. Do it correctly.

OP: It could be the pin grooves are slightly out of spec.

KNS. Makes good stuff.

I dont like anti rotation pins only cause if you need to service your trigger you must have those tiny allen keys. Usually you do not have them when you need them. (I do have them on one rifle and i like them )

 

[Podmonkey]

These pictures appear to be the correct way to install them.

I am
Not sure what you are talking about “under”. Anyway. Do it correctly.

OP: It could be the pin grooves are slightly out of spec.

KNS. Makes good stuff.

I dont like anti rotation pins only cause if you need to service your trigger you must have those tiny allen keys. Usually you do not have them when you need them. (I do have them on one rifle and i like them )

Haven't you ever mistakenly put the spring legs resting on the bottom of the receiver shelf instead of atop the trigger pin? It will still work like that but you get a lot less tension on the hammer spring that way.
I try to keep things as simple as possible with my guns.

 

[Saltwater60]

Hammer spring is definitely on top of the pin. I just checked it this morning.
I will pull it apart tomorrow. I’m not saying I didn’t make a mistake with the install, but I took my time and checked it while doing it. I did have a bit of trouble getting it together, but I took my time and triple checked it while doing it.
Here’s a video from midway and this is what I did. Only thing I can think of is maybe I put the pin in backwards. It said to do it non-grooves side first right to left I think. I’ll check that. That’s the only thing I can think of. I can see the groove and it looks to line up with the spring arms when moving the pin back and forth but it does catch at all. No resistance at all. Maybe the pins are out of spec. I’ll check it though because I want to be sure.

 

[Saltwater60]

Not only does the right way decrease odds of light primer strike but also helps seat the trigger pin better.

This is what it was. Thanks.
Added tension and keeps the spring in place. Trigger breaks cleaner too.

 

[togmaster]

Live and learn.

 

[Saltwater60]

Thanks for the help guys. I’m glad I asked. Saved me some money and yes I learned something. These videos should point that out better. It’s easy to miss. Never again though.
Thanks again guys.

 

[GOYABEAN]

Thanks for the help guys. I’m glad I asked. Saved me some money and yes I learned something. These videos should point that out better. It’s easy to miss. Never again though.
Thanks again guys.

Now you're ahead of the game go build another

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Only thing I can think of is maybe I put the pin in backwards.

For your own edification, the only tome it is crucial to put the pins in “correctly “ (left to right etc) is on a select fire/burst lower. Cause they hold in yhe pins around the burst apparatus. Sorry. I am a few beers into my night and cant think of the official names.

 

[Saltwater60]

Now you're ahead of the game go build another

I have an 80% I have to get my BIL to mill it for me.

 

[GOYABEAN]

I have an 80% I have to get my BIL to mill it for me.

Scratch that your doing the milling

 

[Mosinitis]

Whenever you assemble the springs the rule of thumb is that tension is increasing when the spring is winding up and tension is released when the spring is unwinding. You could have caught your mistake if you followed that rule.

 

[Saltwater60]

Scratch that your doing the milling

I only said that because instead of me using a drill press or a router he has an actual industrial mill, lathe, and metal working shop in his garage. He’s a working engineer, but yes scratch that I will be standing there doing it myself with a lot of guidance from him.

 

[GOYABEAN]

I’m only having him do it because instead of me using a drill press or a router he has an actual industrial mill, lathe, and metal working shop in his garage. He’s a working engineer, but yes scratch that I will be standing there doing it myself.

Have you seen the 5D tactical jig seems like a nice and easy to use system