Description
Pin walk is one of those problems you don't think about until a trigger or hammer pin creeps sideways at the range and your rifle stops going bang. The KNS Precision .1555 Non-Rotating Trigger/Hammer Pins (G2) put a stop to that. Instead of relying on tension alone, this set links the two pins together with external stainless steel sideplate retainers that bolt into place, so nothing rotates and nothing walks out no matter how hard you run the gun.
The .1555 diameter is the detail that matters here. It runs slightly larger than the common .154 size, which makes it the right call for receivers with pin holes that have loosened up from wear or hard use. Drop these in and you snug everything back up while stopping further wear from happening. They also work great in fresh receivers, especially paired with a match trigger where they help pull the free play out of the pull. Worth noting: the .1555 will not fit Jewell trigger systems, and Rock River National Match triggers should use the .1555 specifically.
What Sets the KNS .1555 G2 Pins Apart
The pins are machined from stainless steel with black nitride sideplates, built to shrug off the high impact you get from full and semi-auto fire in 9mm, .223, and 7.62mm setups, including suppressed guns. KNS calls these the strongest pins they produce, and the fit and finish backs that up. The Gen 2 and Gen 2 Mod 2 sideplates share identical strength, so the only real difference between them is the look of the plate.
Installing the KNS Non-Rotating Pin Set
Installation is straightforward and requires no permanent changes to your rifle. The kit ships with a conical brass guide tool that keeps tension on the trigger group while you swap pins, plus two Torx wrenches and the retainer screws. Most folks knock these in with a standard punch and are done in about ten minutes. One tip straight from KNS: don't overtighten the screws. They recommend 8 inch-pounds of torque with 11 inch-pounds as the hard ceiling, since going past that can damage the sideplates. Read the included instructions before you start and you'll have a clean, secure install that leaves your lower better protected than it was before.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: KNS Precision
- Manufacturer Part Number: NRTHP-1555
- UPC: 851876003226
- Model: .1555 Diameter
- Generation: Gen 2 (G2)
- Pin Diameter: .1555 inch
- Product Type: Trigger/Hammer Pins
- Color: Black
- Pin Material: Stainless Steel
- Sideplate Finish: Black Nitride
- Platform: AR-15 / M-16
- Engagement Length: .900 inch
- Recommended Screw Torque: 8 in-lbs (11 in-lbs max)
What’s Included
- 2 non-rotating trigger/hammer pins (.1555 diameter)
- Stainless steel sideplate retainers
- Retainer screws
- Conical brass pin installation guide tool
- 2 Torx wrenches
- Installation instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I get the .1555 pins or the .154 pins?
Go with the .1555 diameter if your lower has trigger and hammer pin holes that have loosened up from wear or hard use, since they run slightly larger to snug everything back up. They also work in new receivers and help remove free play in match triggers. If your lower is fresh and in tight, factory-spec shape, the .154 size is usually the better match. Note the .1555 will not fit Jewell trigger systems.
How do the KNS .1555 non-rotating pins keep pins from walking out?
The set ties the trigger and hammer pins together using external stainless steel sideplate retainers that bolt into place. That locks both pins so they can't rotate or creep sideways during rapid fire. It's a mechanical stop rather than relying on friction, which is why they hold up under full and semi-auto use.
Do these pins require any permanent modification to my rifle?
No permanent modification is needed. The set drops in and bolts on using the included tool and Torx wrenches, so your lower is not altered in any way. Just follow the included instructions and stick to the recommended 8 inch-pounds of torque on the screws so you don't damage the sideplates.
Will the KNS G2 pins work with drop-in triggers?
Yes, they pair well with popular drop-in trigger packs and match trigger sets, where the .1555 diameter helps take the free play out of the pull. Keep in mind they will not fit Jewell trigger systems, and Rock River National Match triggers call for the .1555 size specifically.




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