MP5 pin

MP5HERO · March 19th, 2009, 15:02

ok. prolly just freaking out, but what is the small pin above the trigger, in front of my fire selector, for on my M4? is it super inportant and how can i buy a replacement?

ujiro · March 19th, 2009, 15:04

The one that goes through the entire gearbox and through the littles holes in the receiver?

MP5HERO · March 19th, 2009, 15:04

thats the one

ujiro · March 19th, 2009, 15:06

Thats the mechbox stability pin. Makes sure your gearbox stays seated properly and still within the receiver. Not entirely sure how important it is though, I don't have mine in half the time because I always forget where I've put it down :P.

Anyone have any insight as to how important it is?

Styrak · March 19th, 2009, 15:08

It isn't THAT important, I've used/worked on M4's that dont have it, and I've never had an issue because it wasn't there.
The grip screws, rear body pin, and upper receiver keep the mechbox in place good enough without it.

ujiro · March 19th, 2009, 15:09

Yeah thats what I always figured and thats why I never worried about it too much. If I have it on me, great it'll go in, better safe than sorry. If not, not too huge of a deal. Better off having a replacement than not though, considering they cost what, $2?

MP5HERO · March 19th, 2009, 15:10

ok cool. do they have locking ones available? it seems like a pretty loose pin. for my M4! not my mp5. i dont even own an mp5 anymore. ( i know, stupid name to have if i dont)

m102404 · March 19th, 2009, 15:12

I think it's called a "flora" pin...at least that's what I call it.

Try Airsoftparts.ca...Jugglez usually has some on hand.

MP5HERO · March 19th, 2009, 15:14

lol he does, thanks man. woops, not paying 10 dollars shipping for a 5 dollar part. and xt's site has flora pins. sweet. i'll pick it up their. thanks guys.

coach · March 19th, 2009, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP5HERO

lol he does, thanks man. woops, not paying 10 dollars shipping for a 5 dollar part. and xt's site has flora pins. sweet. i'll pick it up their. thanks guys.

that's why you need to order loads of other stuff so that a small pin like that ends up shipping for next to nothing.

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March 19th, 2009, 15:02	#1
MP5HERO Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: winterpeg mb	MP5 pin ok. prolly just freaking out, but what is the small pin above the trigger, in front of my fire selector, for on my M4? is it super inportant and how can i buy a replacement? __________________ Loves me some CQB Last edited by The Saint; March 19th, 2009 at 15:06..

March 19th, 2009, 15:04	#2
ujiro Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington, ON	The one that goes through the entire gearbox and through the littles holes in the receiver? __________________ I love freedom and consequently America

March 19th, 2009, 15:04	#3
MP5HERO Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: winterpeg mb	thats the one __________________ Loves me some CQB

March 19th, 2009, 15:06	#4
ujiro Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington, ON	Thats the mechbox stability pin. Makes sure your gearbox stays seated properly and still within the receiver. Not entirely sure how important it is though, I don't have mine in half the time because I always forget where I've put it down :P. Anyone have any insight as to how important it is? __________________ I love freedom and consequently America

March 19th, 2009, 15:08	#5
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	It isn't THAT important, I've used/worked on M4's that dont have it, and I've never had an issue because it wasn't there. The grip screws, rear body pin, and upper receiver keep the mechbox in place good enough without it. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

March 19th, 2009, 15:09	#6
ujiro Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington, ON	Yeah thats what I always figured and thats why I never worried about it too much. If I have it on me, great it'll go in, better safe than sorry. If not, not too huge of a deal. Better off having a replacement than not though, considering they cost what, $2? __________________ I love freedom and consequently America

March 19th, 2009, 15:10	#7
MP5HERO Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: winterpeg mb	ok cool. do they have locking ones available? it seems like a pretty loose pin. for my M4! not my mp5. i dont even own an mp5 anymore. ( i know, stupid name to have if i dont) __________________ Loves me some CQB Last edited by MP5HERO; March 19th, 2009 at 15:11.. Reason: adding more

March 19th, 2009, 15:12	#8
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	I think it's called a "flora" pin...at least that's what I call it. Try Airsoftparts.ca...Jugglez usually has some on hand.

March 19th, 2009, 15:14	#9
MP5HERO Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: winterpeg mb	lol he does, thanks man. woops, not paying 10 dollars shipping for a 5 dollar part. and xt's site has flora pins. sweet. i'll pick it up their. thanks guys. __________________ Loves me some CQB

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