Strike Industries AR-10 Quick Detach Shift Pins - Black Oxide Steel

The Strike Industries AR-10 Quick Detach Shift Pins deliver a smarter approach to takedown and pivot pin design for AR-10 and LR-308 builds. If you're tired of fumbling with pin punches, wrestling with castle nuts and endplates, or watching detent springs vanish into the shop floor, these pins solve real problems. The QD rotation mechanism lets you remove pins without breaking down the buffer tube assembly—just rotate and slide them out. That means faster field stripping and easier maintenance, whether you're at the range, in the field, or working on your rifle at home.

Built from CNC-machined solid steel with black oxide finish, each pin is engineered for precision fitment and corrosion resistance. The textured heads eliminate the need for a punch tool, making disassembly genuinely tool-free. Strike's enhanced detent design keeps the spring-loaded detents captured inside the pins themselves, so you won't lose them during swap-outs. Assembly and removal are nearly effortless, and the pins lock securely in place once seated.

Keep in mind that AR-10 tolerances vary across manufacturers due to the lack of Mil-Spec standards for the platform. These pins fit most forged and billet AR-10 and LR-308 lower receivers, but they won't work with ARMALITE AR-10 lowers. If you're running a PDW-style stock or stabilizer with compact dimensions, the extended pin design may bind with the slide rods. Always verify compatibility with your specific lower before ordering.

Key Features

• Quick detach rotation mechanism—no need to remove buffer tube, castle nut, or endplate
• Textured pin heads eliminate the need for a punch tool
• Enhanced detent retention keeps springs from launching into oblivion
• CNC-machined solid steel with black oxide corrosion resistance
• Nearly tool-free assembly and disassembly
• Secure, positive lock when seated

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these AR-10 shift pins work with my lower receiver?

The Strike Industries Shift Pins fit most AR-10 and LR-308 forged and billet lower receivers. However, due to the lack of Mil-Spec standards for the AR-10 platform, compatibility varies. They will not fit ARMALITE AR-10 lowers. Some pins may have slight movement even when functioning as intended. If you're unsure, check your receiver manufacturer before ordering.

Can I use these pins with a PDW stock or pistol brace?

If your build uses a PDW-style stock or stabilizer with compact dimensions, the extended pin design may bind or not clear the slide rods. Standard AR-10 buffer tube setups have no issue, but tight space configurations require verification first.

What's included in the package?

Each set comes with one pivot pin, one takedown pin, and two enhanced detent springs. The detents are designed to stay inside the pins during removal, so you won't lose them during disassembly.

Do I need tools to install or remove these pins?

The textured heads and QD design eliminate the need for a pin punch. Assembly and removal are nearly tool-free. Because these are quick detach pins, you simply rotate them to remove—no need to take apart the buffer tube, castle nut, or endplate.