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Strike Industries Ultra Light AR-15 Takedown/Pivot Pins – Red

UPC: 708747546163

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Description

Weight-conscious AR builders know that ounces add up to pounds, and swapping out your factory steel pins is one of the easiest places to start trimming. Strike Industries took their popular Enhanced Pivot / Takedown Pin design and put it on a diet, machining the Ultra Light set from billet 7075 aluminum so you drop mass without dropping durability. The full set tips the scales at right around half an ounce, so every gram counts toward that low-mass build you've been chasing.

What the Ultra Light Pin Set Brings to Your Lower

These are true .250 mil-spec pins built for AR-15 style forged lowers, so they drop right into a standard receiver with your existing detents and springs. The pivot pin runs 1.31 inches and the takedown pin comes in at 1.08 inches, both machined to spec so function stays reliable. What sets them apart from plain GI pins is the extended grasping surface on each one, which gives you plenty of purchase to push and pull by hand. No pin punch, no scratched receiver, just quick field stripping when you want to swap uppers or clean.

Why the Red Anodizing Holds Up

The red finish is more than a looks upgrade, though it does add a sharp pop of color if you're running a matching mag release or safety selector. The hard anodized coating fights off oxidation and is built to keep its finish through repeated push-pull cycles rather than wearing thin after a handful of takedowns. Owners who've run these across multiple builds consistently call out the fit and the color, and note they stay put through range sessions without backing out.

One thing worth knowing: because of the extended pin design, this set will bind against the slide rods on PDW-style stocks and braces, so stick with them on standard builds. If yours ever feels tight going in on a billet lower, that's usually a detent spring issue rather than the pins themselves.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Strike Industries
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SI-AR-UL-EPTP-RED
  • UPC: 708747546163
  • Model: Ultra Light Pivot / Takedown Pins
  • Color / Finish: Red Anodized
  • Material: 7075 Billet Aluminum
  • Size / Tolerance: .250 Mil-Spec
  • Platform: AR-15 Style Forged Lowers
  • Pivot Pin Length: 1.31 in
  • Takedown Pin Length: 1.08 in
  • Net Weight (Set): Approx. 0.20 oz
  • Gross Weight: Approx. 0.46 oz

What’s Included

  • 1 x Extended Pivot Pin
  • 1 x Extended Takedown Pin

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these Ultra Light pins fit a standard AR-15 lower?

Yes. They're .250 mil-spec pins designed for AR-15 style forged lowers, so they drop into a standard receiver using your existing detents and springs. Some tighter billet lowers can require a snugger fit, but forged receivers are a straightforward install.

Do I need a punch or special tools to install these takedown pins?

No special tools required. The extended grasping surfaces let you push and pull both pins by hand, which makes field stripping and swapping uppers quick and easy. That extended profile is the main reason people choose this set over plain GI pins.

Are these pins strong enough even though they're aluminum?

They're machined from 7075 billet aluminum, the same tough alloy used in plenty of critical AR-15 components. The trade-off is real weight savings with durability you can count on. Builders who run them across multiple rifles report they hold up and stay in place through range use.

Will these work with a PDW stock or brace?

No, they're not recommended for PDW-style setups. Because of the extended pin design, this set will bind against or fail to clear the slide rods on PDW stocks and stabilizers. Stick with them on standard AR-15 builds for the best results.

Additional information

UPC

708747546163

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

SI-AR-UL-EPTP-RED

Color

RED

Model

Product Type

Takedown Pins

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