SW M&P 15 Sport2 Firing cotter pin

[ideaman]

Can I just buy a S.S. or metal cotter pin in the hardware store?

[jthrelf]

Not sure but I wouldn't risk it when a new one is probably a dollar. Or grab one of the many spare parts kits that go for like $15, and there will be one in there among other good spares to keep around.

[ideaman]

I was afraid that would be the result. Thx. for the reply

[Rosco the Iroc]

no

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Call around some gun shops will have loose parts. You can get one for about three to five dollars.

[ideaman]

Call around some gun shops will have loose parts. You can get one for about three to five dollars.

Since I'm new to the AR. If I use a S.S. or metal pin, what would happen?

[marinville]

Since I'm new to the AR. If I use a S.S. or metal pin, what would happen?

Probably nothing

[jthrelf]

Since I'm new to the AR. If I use a S.S. or metal pin, what would happen?

I wouldn't necessarily be worried about the finish, more the size, shape, tolerances, etc.

[Gunsnwater]

Since I'm new to the AR. If I use a S.S. or metal pin, what would happen?

Absolutely nothing. It’s a cotter pin. It was designed as a solid pin. Cotter pins were cheaper. Get stainless if available. It’s only a keeper. If your bolt and carrier are in spec it doesn’t see much stress.

[SgtRecon]

Ideaman,
I see you are in West Chester, Take a drive down to Targetmaster on Rt 202. They have all the small parts needed for AR's. last time I was there they are in bins in a display case with receivers and other component parts right by the entrance to the range, pick up some spares on the other looseable parts while there