Forward Controls Design extended takedown pins in ODG are 10/10. Larger heads make breakdown fast. Detent grooves are precisely cut so pins stop where they should. ODG matches Magpul OD close enough. Top tier pin set.


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Forward Controls Design
Overview
The Forward Controls Design Extended Takedown Pins in OD Green are designed to facilitate quick and easy disassembly of your AR-15. Their extended style provides additional leverage for removing the upper receiver, making maintenance tasks simpler and more efficient. These pins are commonly found in builds featuring a mid-length gas system and chambered in 5.56 NATO, catering to those looking for reliable performance and ease of use in their rifles.
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Radian Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety Selector Combo - Od Green
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| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| Radian Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety Selector Combo - Od Green | Charging Handle | 8 |
| Wilson Combat Ar-15 Lo-Profile Gas Block .750" Black | Gas Block | 8 |
| Expo Arms Ar-15 Carbine Buffer Spring - 17-7 Steel | Buffer Spring | 7 |
| Wmd Guns Nitromet Ar-15 Bolt Catch | Bolt Catch | 7 |
| Radian Forward Assist - 7075 Aluminum - Black | Forward Assist | 5 |
| B5 Systems Trigger Guard ATG-001-01 | Trigger Guard | 5 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-15 | 75.9% |
| AR-10 | 17.2% |
| AR-9 | 6.9% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 77.8% |
| 300 Blackout | 11.1% |
| .223 Wylde | 5.6% |
| .450 Bushmaster | 5.6% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Carbine | 41.2% |
| Mid-Length | 29.4% |
| Pistol | 17.6% |
| Rifle | 11.8% |
Builds in the community that include the Forward Controls Design Extended Takedown Pins - Odg
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 26 | $4500.60 |
![]() | 25 | $1875.74 |
![]() | 25 | $2494.60 |
![]() | 25 | $1875.74 |
![]() | 32 | $2581.54 |
![]() | 18 | $789.85 |
![]() | 22 | $2360.36 |
2 global ratings
Forward Controls Design extended takedown pins in ODG are 10/10. Larger heads make breakdown fast. Detent grooves are precisely cut so pins stop where they should. ODG matches Magpul OD close enough. Top tier pin set.
Forward Controls Design extended takedown pins in ODG match my Magpul OD parts close enough. Larger heads make breakdown faster. Detent grooves are precisely cut so pins stop at the right position. Standard mil-spec install.