Getting the stripper clip guide off

[canuckont]

While trying to remove the stripper clip guide on my Bell 305 I can ran into some problems.

Got the retaining pin out, came out really easy, but when i went to remove the actually guide, it seems rocks solid and won't budge. Even watching it on youtube, the guy just... pushed it out with his fingers. I was trying it with a rubber hammer

Should i be trying to hit it harder or is there something possible wrong with it?

 

[gnmontey]

Learn to search the forums. You are not the first to have this issue.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272553&highlight=stripper+clip+guide

If you are sure the whole pin is out. Hit it harder with appropriate support, brass drift and a real hammer.

PROMAG instructions state: "Drive the guide out to the right. The same direction as the charging handle and ejected cases."

 

[Kiwi68]

The one on my NORC was locked in real tight and had to use a LOT of force to knock it loose with a claw hammer.

 

[alexD92]

Don't be shy, giver some love. Brass punch and a hammer, and she'll start moving.

 

[canuckont]

Update:

After switching to a brass punch and a metal hammer, after about 50 hard taps she came out.

thanks guys

 

[mr_trout]

Mine was in there ridiculously tight as well. The pin came out easily but the brass drifting didn't go so well.

It wasn't budging with the brass punch and I was uncertain of just how much extra force to use (The ARMS 18 manual said too much force could damage the receiver, so I guess I was holding back). I decided to give it a little cut and had it out in no time.

 

[Glo7]

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[glock9x19]

weak.. by the title "Getting the stripper..." I was preparing for a bachelor party story thread

 

[canuckont]

ahah sorry to mislead you, and yes the video is nice.. but it shows the guy removing it with his fingers... mine required alot more force then two fingers can provide.

I to read the ARMS 18 mount thing and was worried that I'd crack it