Stubborn SKS mag release pin

[compass]

Hello everyone,

I am having trouble removing a SKS mag release pin from the trigger group so I can try a new one I got. I pound pretty hard on it from either side and it is not budging. Any suggestions?

 

[hsatimmy]

I have an old set of punches that i was able to get mine going with. it took maybe 20 good whacks with a mallet. i tried to de-shroom it a bit and then put some lithium grease on it before putting it back in and it has been a lot easier to get it going when i needed to.

Be careful to examine the pin on both sides to try to find mushrooming to try to identify which side was originally set in if possible

 

[PinkyPlinker]

It helps to put something solid between the mag release rails to keep them from flexing or bending as you try to drive the pin.

 

[RickR1100]

Also soak it in WD-40 spray, or some other similar solution. That helped me do the same.

 

[Bubba Yugga]

The two rails on either side can collapse and lose hole alignment if you just bash away from one side.
That'll jam up the pin for sure.
Stuff a small socket or other solid object in between the rails to provide support as you beat the crap out of the pin.

 

[compass]

Good suggestions. I'll try those tomorrow.

Thanks everyone.

 

[JakeB]

I used a hockey puck with a hole in it to support it and a piece of keytock built up to fit between the rails with electrical tape. Worked on a block of wood over concrete. Also held the mag release back with a zip tie to relieve spring pressure. Tough the first time, comes out easier if you do it a second time.

 

[compass]

Well I got the pin out. Between a socket holding the mag release rails apart, picking the right pin side to hammer, and WD40 to loosen things. I got it out. Thanks for the advice. Take care.