AR15 Firing pin retaining pin

[Sir_Macadoo]

Can anyone suggest a local (metro Boston) source for AR small parts?

Specifically, I lost my firing pin retaining pin - the regular cotter pin type. I was tearing apart my upper from the car shoot and I lost the damn thing. Id rather not have to place an order from brownells for just this - and I actually dont need any other parts at the moment (a rarity as I am in the midst of two gun projects at present). Does any shop around here carry them?

Better yet, anyone have an extra they could send me? Feel free to PM me.

Thanks.

ETA: I've got a new unused HD hammer spring to trade if interested.

 

[Kevin l]

I've got a couple, you're welcome to one. I'm near Watertown if you want to swing by to pick one up one evening.

 

[Tackdriver VillenTactical]

Home depot

 

[TBalls]

Home depot

+1. Great idea.

 

[mac67]

Sorry don't have a pin, but might I suggest this: http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.html I keep a 6" on my bench and a smaller one in my range bag.

Hope the idea is helpful.

 

[Sir_Macadoo]

Thanks for all the help folks. I think I am all set.

I will def be getting one or two of those mag plates for situations like this.

I was debating the home depot route. I have a 3/32" stainless cotter pin, looks about the same size, but the "trusty" interweb gives mostly negative advice on using standard cotter pins. Something about hardness and the head of the pin walking out and gouging the wall of the upper. Hence I figured I throw the question out to NES, I figured the AR pros would have a bunch of these around and would be willing to send me one. I figured right.

At any rate, thanks for the offers and help.

 

[Remsport Mfg]

Call me at Remsport I will mail you a few or stop in.
John
413 579 1994

 

[Bostoned]

First defense in uxbridge has a wall devoted to all the small ar parts. It was pretty impressive for a smaller local shop.