GAP-10 Rear Takedown Pin Question

jason22492

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I have a 2013 GA Precision GAP-10 in .308 that needs the Rear Takedown Pin replaced. I have heard that AR10/AR308s have a variation in the pin sizes for the takedown pin. Which takedown pin am I supposed to buy to ensure that it is compatible with my rifle?
Thanks in advance.
 
Hard to say for sure. There are a lot of different takedown pin sizes, and lengths.

I would suggest e-mail'ing GA Precision for their input. They might use snug takedown pins. ( Over sized slightly ? ) for sa good upper to lower fit.
 
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Just curious, what happened to your pin? Never heard of a pin wearing out. Thanks
I purchased a GAP-10 secondhand from another user here, the rifle itself is fine and she shoots well; but somehow the previous owner broke the takedown pin and it completely came off. It's simply wedged in there now. You can also tell from the picture that he inserted it the other way in as well... It takes a bit of a punch to take out and I'm trying to get it to replace but I want to make sure I buy the right part.
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I assumed you didn't have it on hand.

Can you measure the length and diameter ?

At the very least, I can tell you some ones that don't work...
 
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I assumed you didn't have it on hand.

Can you measure the length and diameter ?

At the very least, I can tell you some ones that don't work...
Correct... I unfortunately, do not have it on hand. I'm reading that POF lowers are .250 diameters, but I think i'll take a caliper with me next time to measure it. Thanks.
 
Some makes of Large Frame AR's Takedown and Pivot pins can have a OD diameter of .277 -.291... as well as "odd" lengths.

I "think" Seekins Precision supplies the upper and lowers for GA Precision , however I am not sure which years.

FWIW, I have always wanted a GAP... so please let us know your impressions.
 
Some makes of Large Frame AR's Takedown and Pivot pins can have a OD diameter of .277 -.291... as well as "odd" lengths.

I "think" Seekins Precision supplies the upper and lowers for GA Precision , however I am not sure which years.

FWIW, I have always wanted a GAP... so please let us know your impressions.
I appreciate the input. I might just buy a .250 as well as .275 and see which one it'll fit, haha.
Having fired AI rifles, and the M110 and the GAP-10 for semi-auto rifles, I'd rank as such:
1) AI series bolt rifles
2) M110
3) GAP-10

In terms of consistency and user-friendliness, it's no competition for the AI series rifles. Yes, it is unfair comparing a Bolt-design gun to gas guns, but I still can't help but to emphasize just how much better and easier the AI rifles are. They are extremely easy to shoot sub 1/2 MOA groups with. It's very impressive.

I haven't had too much exposure with gas guns, but I have shot the M110 extensively in Sniper School and have now zero'd and shot the GAP-10 out to a 1000 yards. I have read many great things about the GAP-10, and it does live upto its hype. However, and this is a personal subjective opinion, I find that the Knights Armament makes slightly better and more consistent gas rifles. The M110 was easier for me to get sub-MOA groups than it was for me with the GAP-10, but not by a great amount. FWIW, the GAP-10 performs flawlessly. It can be obtained for less than 3k for a rifle unlike the KAC SR-25 which will run you at least 5k.
If you would ask me what I'd choose if I had to pick between the SR-25 and the GAP-10, it's a tough decision, but I personally will tell you that I'd save up a bit more money for the KAC's SR-25. I love my GAP-10, but I think I will work on getting an SR-25 in the future.
 
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