Retainer pin stuck

thomfantomas · Oct 23, 2014

in the port where it obviously holds the striker in my springfield xd.i have a handy sks pin punch that i use when required little did i know that this punch isn't 3/32 so with that being said i have a smashed retaining pin lodged in the port :/ my negligence i know,now that i ordered the appropriate pin punch and spare retainer pins will i have luck getting this out?

newq · Oct 23, 2014

Where there is a will there is a way. Can you snap a pic of what is going on? I think I could help if I could see a pic.

iH8DemLibz · Oct 23, 2014

it won't knock out from either side?

meaning top or bottom of the slide.

awptickes · Oct 23, 2014

Which pin?

iH8DemLibz · Oct 23, 2014

green pin 35

thomfantomas · Oct 23, 2014

newq said:
Where there is a will there is a way. Can you snap a pic of what is going on? I think I could help if I could see a pic.

and yes i tapped(tried to) it out from underneath the slide

iH8DemLibz · Oct 23, 2014

drive it out from the bottom/underside with a 3/32 punch.

the hole itself is .098 or so.

I'm assuming you have it on blocks so the pin won't contact what ever the slide is sitting on.

thomfantomas · Oct 23, 2014

iH8DemLibz said:
drive it out from the bottom/underside with a 3/32 punch.

the hole itself is .098 or so.

thanks i'll be able to proceed once i get the pin punch in the mail :thumbsup:

iH8DemLibz · Oct 23, 2014

cut off a 3/32 drill bit and use the shank as a punch.

and don't bust my balls over pajama boy posts anymore.

you're welcome.

amoebicmagician · Oct 23, 2014

I would get a good set of brass and steel punches, if you buy the gunsmith set from brownells you get brass steel and chrome plated roll pin punches and regular punches.

here's a tip- don't cheat your way through with roll pins, get a roll pin punch

newq · Oct 25, 2014

If you find yourself still in a mess after the fact let me know and I think I can help.

thomfantomas · Oct 25, 2014

newq said:
If you find yourself still in a mess after the fact let me know and I think I can help.

thanks for looking out bro,i will PM you if the problem isn't resolved.

thomfantomas · Oct 25, 2014

okay soo the 3/32 pin is obsolete does not fit the hole to punch out the retaiing pin wtmf >:/

iH8DemLibz · Oct 25, 2014

Do you have a way of measuring that punch?

A correctly sized 3/32"/.093 punch will work on that hole/pin.

In the machining world, a fractional dimension is + or - 1/64"/.015 inches.

One of the reasons why I mentioned using a drill shank.

Hold it in needle nose vise grips and you'll be golden.

PS: I own an XD-9.

Also, the top slide hole is about .120 inches for an 1/8" pin. The bottom slide hole is smaller at .098 inches.

You cannot drive it out from top to bottom.

Must be bottom to top.

thomfantomas · Oct 25, 2014

iH8DemLibz said:
Do you have a way of measuring that punch?

A correctly sized 3/32"/.093 punch will work on that hole/pin.

In the machining world, a fractional dimension is + or - 1/64"/.015 inches.

One of the reasons why I mentioned using a drill shank.

Hold it in needle nose vise grips and you'll be golden.

PS: I own an XD-9.

Also, the top slide hole is about .120 inches for an 1/8" pin. The bottom slide hole is smaller at .098 inches.

You cannot drive it out from top to bottom.

Must be bottom to top.

i just looked through our drill bit/shanks do not have any 3/32. idk what to do from now and will not attempt to drive out the striker retaining pin
from top to bottom no no

iH8DemLibz · Oct 25, 2014

That is why god made ace hardware.

They have drill bits.

Or take your slide in and try one of their punches.

Breeeeeeeeeaaaaaath...

thomfantomas · Oct 25, 2014

iH8DemLibz said:
That is why god made ace hardware.

They have drill bits.

Or take your slide in and try one of their punches.

Breeeeeeeeeaaaaaath...

thank you for being very informative and helpful :cool:

ill get that damn sob striker retaining out grrrr

thomfantomas · Oct 25, 2014

newq said:
If you find yourself still in a mess after the fact let me know and I think I can help.

pm sent

newq · Oct 25, 2014

pm replied.

DoubleTap007 · Nov 3, 2014

Wow, first recommendation is to buy an entire set of roll pin punches, they are about $20 on amazon.

Next, find something like a nail, whatever to hammer out the drill bit. Run the nail through the roll pin from the top, and knock it out.

Then, using the best sized roll pin bunch from the set you bought in step 1, drive out the pin from the bottom.

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