Description
Anyone who has fumbled with a stubborn pivot pin knows the appeal of a set you can push with your thumb. Strike Industries built the Extended Pivot/Takedown Pins to solve exactly that. The extended profile gives you a bigger surface to grab and press, so you can pop your rifle open and swap uppers on the range without digging around for a punch. The gold coating adds a clean pop of color to a black rifle, which is a big reason folks running matched accents reach for these.
What Makes These Strike Industries Pins Different
These are a straight replacement for the standard AR-15, M4, and M16 pins and drop into most standard and billet lowers. They are machined from steel with a gold finish, and the set weighs in around half an ounce, so you get the tool-free convenience without any real change in feel. The pivot pin measures roughly 1.31 inches, the takedown pin about 1.07 inches, and both run a mil-spec 0.245 inch diameter to keep everything true to spec.
Running the Gold Pivot/Takedown Pin Set
Installation is the same process as any standard pin swap, and once seated they lock in place securely with a positive detent so nothing walks loose under recoil. People who run multiple uppers on a single lower tend to appreciate that they can pull the rifle apart and reconfigure it in seconds. Feedback on the finish is consistently good, with folks calling out how smooth they move and how nicely the gold ties a build together.
One thing worth knowing: extended pins like these can bind against certain compact stocks such as PDW-style setups, and a few billet receivers with tight tolerances may need a look before you order. For the vast majority of standard and billet builds, though, these drop right in and do exactly what they promise.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Strike Industries
- Model: Extended Pivot / Takedown Pins
- Manufacturer Part Number: SI-AR-EPTP-GC
- UPC: 700598351279
- Color / Finish: Gold Coating
- Material: Precision-Machined Steel
- Fits: AR-15 / M4 / M16 standard and billet receivers
- Pivot Pin Length: 1.31 in
- Takedown Pin Length: 1.07 in
- Diameter: 0.245 in (Mil-Spec)
- Weight: 0.55 oz
- Type: Extended, tool-free
What’s Included
- 1 x Extended Pivot Pin (Gold)
- 1 x Extended Takedown Pin (Gold)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Strike Industries extended pivot and takedown pins require any tools to use?
No, that is the whole point of the extended design. The larger tabs give you enough grip to push the pins with your thumb, so you can break the rifle down and swap uppers without reaching for a punch. Initial installation is the same as any standard pin swap.
Will these gold pins fit my AR lower?
They are a direct replacement for standard AR-15, M4, and M16 pins and fit most standard and billet receivers. A few billet lowers with tight tolerances can be an exception, so it is worth checking your specific receiver before installing. They also may bind against compact PDW-style stocks.
What are the pins made of and how durable is the gold finish?
They are machined from steel with a gold coating over the top, so you get real strength underneath the color. The finish holds up well to regular takedown and reassembly, and users consistently note how good they look tying a gold-accent build together.
Does the set come with both a pivot pin and a takedown pin?
Yes, the package includes one extended pivot pin and one extended takedown pin, both in gold. That covers everything you need to replace the two front and rear pins on a standard AR lower.




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