You don't need to pin them. They're typically only welded and pinned to make them so called permanent lengthening to the barrel in the US so that 14.5" barreled rifles make the 16" limit for SBRs the US has under the NFA.
My FSC556 is just screwed on and loctited (removable strength) as per the instructions. Close to 1000 rounds put through it and no issues.