pin removal in firearms

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Wil J

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This may sound like a silly question, but!!! Is there any standard in the way tapered pins are used in all/most firearms. I know that when I remove a pin if I don't have the technical data it is a guess which side to punch the pin from.
Many seem to be put in from the right side (as you are holding the gun) and are obviously punched out from the left side. Just wondering:)
 
Casull said:
It sounds as though you guys are saying you do it oppositely.
Which side of the gun would the pin exit?
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I punch out pins from left to right. Wil J (according to the way that I read it) does it the same way - punches the pins from the left (and therefore driving it out the right).

Wil, can you clarify this?

EDITED TO ADD: The pins in both cases would exit from the right side of the firearm.
 
A tapered pin requires driving it out from the smaller diameter and reinstalled pointy end into the larger hole first....

Most firearms don't have tapered pins and can be driven out in either direction.

If you are referring to a "staked" pin (one with a deformed end) then it should be removed by driving the opposite end so the deformed end leaves the hole first and installed so it returns to the same configuration.
 
Yup, I try to note the small end of a pin and punch out towards the larger end. (common sense)
I have found they seem to be mostly removed left to right as one would hold the gun. I was just wondering if there is an industry standard?
Thanks all for the feed back,
Regards
 
I watched a gunsmith remove pins easily by laying the firearm across a hockey puck with a hole drilled in the center. The pin fell into the center and there were no scratches etc. Smart idea!
 
muddler said:
I watched a gunsmith remove pins easily by laying the firearm across a hockey puck with a hole drilled in the center. The pin fell into the center and there were no scratches etc. Smart idea!
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This is a modified "bench block". I've made a couple of these with 3 holes. One hole, in the centre, is all the way through, 2 on either side are only 3/4 way down (for small pins). It helps to mill a "V" or "U" through the centre of the block or puck to hold onto round stock. Make sure you use a hard puck, not the sponge ones.:p
 
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