XD Striker Roll Pin

[Warfaremil]

Whenever I purchase a new firearm, I always try to keep an assortment of spare parts (pins, springs, ec) as back-up “just in case”. Nothing is more frustrating than to have a part break with no spare available. Equally frustrating is to try and buy a part for a small amount, then paying a huge amount for shipping/handling. That is why I try and “stock up” on small parts whenever I can.

I recently bought a Powder River Precision Trigger upgrade kit for my XD9. This created a ready source of replacement parts if I ever need them. I also wanted to get a supply of striker roll pins because this part is most prone to breakage. I looked at the roll pins from PRP, but just couldn’t justify paying over $10.00, for just 3 pins. I thought these pins must be made from precious metals because they cost so much!! When I checked on eBay, roll pins usually cost less than $.25/each, packs of 10! Another option is to contact the manufacturer or distributor and see if they can supply a couple of samples of the part in question. Having worked in distribution for many years, I know that a supplier is usually more than happy to supply a small quantity of samples if you ask. It only costs them a couple of cents per part, including postage.

Does anyone know if the PRP roll pins made from proprietary material, or are they just standard carbon steel roll pins. I can get carbon or stainless steel roll pins that are 3mm x 16mm. I just wondered if anyone is familiar with the pins offered by PRP or even Springfield Armory roll pins.

Thanks in advance,

Dave St John
Warfaremil

 

[Talyn]

I always use the PRP roll pins since they have multiple wraps, that almost make it like a solid pin, that standard roll pins don't'. It's the first thing I do on a new XD-type pistol.

Preventive work vs. a sudden failure at a very bad moment.

My .02

 

[Annihilator]

You can’t beat them, they are well worth the money, I have some for my XD’s and original XDm pistols, I highly recommend them

 

[Warfaremil]

Thanks for the posts!! I thought PRP was using standard, instead of “coiled” roll pins. The “coiled” roll pins are, by far, stronger than the standard roll pins. The standard roll pins are fine for AR15 trigger guards and other “non-stress” areas. But, due to the fact that there is a lot of stress generated by the striker, a tougher pin is needed. I checked further and the prices for coiled pins are considerably higher.

So, I’ll probably order a pack of the PRP pins.