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Thread: Is there a downside to KNS pins?

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    Guys, lets take the KNS pin bashing somewhere else.

    This thread was never intended to be a "should I buy, do they work, are there advantages, etc" topic. It was merely about if there are negative consequences to having them installed. Half of you are preaching to the choir about something "we" already know (that KNS pins are pointless on semi auto AR15s, and depending on who you ask, EVERY AR variant) and the other half are answering what was answered six hours ago.
    Why do the loudest do the least?

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    Alright,

    I replaced the KNS pins with the OEM pins. It only took about five minutes.

    Everything feels the same (mainly the trigger and safety), not sure what the big stir up about that was.

    What really got me thinking was field repair and the fact that they rely on screws to hold them together. Just more small parts to fail, unscrew themselves, tools required to replace, etc.

    If I break a trigger pin I can replace it with a 5.56 round and my hands, thats a big perk.
    Why do the loudest do the least?

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    Lot's of KNS haters, but the same thing could be said about Magpul and a large amount of other products that are deemed Tier One approved. I've never had any issue with them (KNS) on an old Bushmaster () that has 9000+ rounds through it.

    But let me add the Bushmaster is no longer a useful rifle for self defense because of "THE LIST", it sucks to own an obsolete AR.

    It seems we have come back around to the Era of "The Gucci Gear" guys.

    The real truth is know your weapon, in and out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bad Medicine View Post
    I bought into them as well and unless you are going to be blazing full auto down the range I really don't think they are necessary I will never buy them again. I know POF puts them on and that is one reason why POF is the weight of 3 rifles.
    Oh yeah, KNS pins weigh 3 lbs. Maybe because POF is Billet? Please don't be a Parrot. Bad Medicine wants a cracker.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ursus.peracto View Post
    You may be surprised... but I agree with you.

    I remember a thread recently that asked about the most hated rifle additions. I'll bet that one deflated a lot of egos.

    One of the responses in that thread was something like "Guys that ask in a internet forum what should I buy/not buy for my rifle".

    This thread qualifies under that premise. All that I am trying to convey is to make your own decisions. There is plenty of aftermarket junk out there with lots of respected names on it that don't add anything.

    Each individual makes up their mind what that "junk" is.

    Good, if not great post.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    I couldn't get that junk out of there quick enough if I were you....

    If for nothing else.... so you don't look like a homo.

    KNS products are all pretty retarded.
    hahaha, once again, markm brings the funny...
    never push a wrench...

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    No downside, buy them for every lower you have!

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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    I couldn't get that junk out of there quick enough if I were you....
    If for nothing else.... so you don't look like a homo.
    KNS products are all pretty retarded.
    That markm; always the sweet talker !

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    Use them....don't use them...it really doesn't matter. They are light weight, seem to do what they advertise, and don't cost very much. I've yet to understand the hatred for KNS pins, but noone has an issue with levers mounted to bolt releases, selectors with screws in them, and replacement trigger guards that don't function the way they were designed. To say they'll be harder to take apart in the field??? I doubt the vast majority, 99.9% of ALL the rifles on this or any gun board will ever see past a range or at most a training class. If they were marketed by KAC and cost $300, they'd be mandatory for a "fighting carbine".

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    Quote Originally Posted by devinsdad View Post
    ...If they were marketed by KAC and cost $300, they'd be mandatory for a "fighting carbine".
    Like Triple Tap?
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