Dealing With Your AR 15 Firing Pin Retainer

I've spent more time looking for a dropped ar 15 firing pin retainer on a shag carpet than I'd care to admit to anyone in the tactical community. It's funny how a rifle that can cost two thousand dollars and withstand a literal war zone can be completely sidelined by a piece of metal that looks like a bent bobby pin. If you own an AR, you've dealt with this little guy. You might love it, you might hate it, but you definitely can't ignore it if you want your rifle to actually go "bang" when you pull the trigger. ...

February 15, 2026 · 7 min · Dalton Latta