Strike Industries Ultra Light pivot and takedown pins in black are noticeably lighter than mil-spec steel pins. Detent grooves are cut correctly. Anodize is matte black. Pricey for two pins but the weight savings on a build adds up.



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Strike Industries
Overview
The Strike Industries Ultra Light Pivot and Takedown Pins are designed to provide a lightweight solution for securing the upper and lower receivers of your AR-15. Made from aluminum, these pins ensure durability while minimizing weight, which is essential for builders looking to optimize their firearm's overall performance. These pins are typically found in builds featuring a mid-length gas system chambered in 5.56 NATO, where every ounce counts for improved handling and balance.
Strike Industries Ultra Light Pivot / Takedown Pins, Black SI-AR-UL-EPTP-BK
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Strike Industries Ultra Light Pivot / Takedown Pins, Black SI-AR-UL-EPTP-BK ranked #21 of the 82 takedown pins builders added on GunPartPicker in October 2026. Builders have added it to their builds on GunPartPicker. Since April 2026, it ranks #24 of the 157 takedown pins builders have added. Builds with this takedown pin are split between 5.56 NATO (57%) and .223 Wylde (32%), mostly on mid-length gas (61%, then carbine-length 22%), and mostly AR-15 (94%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every time we checked in October 2026, and today 6 of the 7 retailers we track have it in stock. Prices barely moved in October 2026, holding around $14.95, with no real sale all month. Buying today, the lowest price is $14.95 at Primary Arms, which matches the best price we saw in October.
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Builds in the community that include the Strike Industries Ultra Light Pivot / Takedown Pins, Black SI-AR-UL-EPTP-BK
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 24 | $1613.42 |
![]() | 24 | $2726.93 |
![]() | 23 | $2155.50 |
![]() | 22 | $1309.64 |
![]() | 14 | $760.50 |
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Strike Industries Ultra Light pivot and takedown pins in black are noticeably lighter than mil-spec steel pins. Detent grooves are cut correctly. Anodize is matte black. Pricey for two pins but the weight savings on a build adds up.