Reviews & Ratings for Strike Industries AR15 Shift Pins — 27 reviews — Page 1

Have done plenty of builds, the shift pins make it stupid simple, no more special tools, or holding spring and detent back with a flat head.

So, overall, I found the SHIFT pins to be a pretty solid product. Normally for installation of the pivot pin, I use a Wheeler tool with a clevis pin to install the spring and detent. It's a helpful "cheat" that makes installation a lot easier than using just your hands. The SHIFT pins eliminate the need for that tool.

I didn't find the design especially helpful for the takedown pin, however, which I found still required regular installation. Not the end of the world, but something to consider.

The one flaw that I see with these pins is that the 90-degree angled channel which allows for turning the pins to make for easier installation/uninstallation creates a bit of a hang-up point when popping them in and out. With an upper installed, this is less of a problem, but even there, they can hang up just a bit.

I don't regret buying them, but I'm not sure I'd buy them again. I'm giving this a soft "yes" on the "Would you recommend this product?" If you (A) don't want to buy a separate tool to make pivot pin installation easier, and/or (B) think you might uninstall pins at some point in the future, these are a good buy. If you already have a pivot pin installation tool, I think these are fairly unnecessary, especially for the price.

One other thing: the finish is basically milspec phosphate, in case matching finish matters to you.

I love these things. A bit odd to install but still so much easier than the traditional pin and spring setup. Highly recommend

I have never installed standard takedown pin ever. Apparently they make tools for easy installation. I can with this product I have never swore while installing them.

They do their job, quality manufacturing and hardware

Do you dread installing or changing your pivot/take-down pins? Yeah ya do!!! Buy these!!

I can’t express enough how awesome these are, not only do they look incredibly stylish but they also look and feel high quality and they make changing them out an absolute breeze. Only thing is on one of my uppers the front pin was realllyyy tight at first and I had to whack it with something to get it in so they can be a bit tight.

I wanted better and easier-to-use shift pins for my AR and these Strike AR15 Shift Pins did the trick. I love the ease of use and they feel more secure than the original pins that came with the AR. So far they have exceeded my expectations and you can't beat the price. I'll be ordering more of these.

These look great and are easy to instal I couldn't be happier.

They are so easy to install.
You must be mindful when pulling them for takedown so you don’t shoot the detent across the garage like I did. They function and look amazing