Stuck roll pin. HALP!!

**rodder** · September 23rd, 2010, 02:20 PM

I'm working on installing an aftermarket grip with an integral trigger guard on my AR and the roll pin in the front of the trigger guard is stuck. I don't have a set of roll pin punches but I've been using standard punches for removing roll pins on my AR before and never had a problem like this.

I supported the receiver "ears" with blocks of wood, soaked the crap out of the roll pin with PB Blaster and banged on that roll pin with an 1/8 punch and a ball peen hammer for a good hour and the damn thing wont budge.

Instead of trying to find a set of roll pin punches, can someone recommend me a good smith anywhere in between montgomeryville and the lehigh valley? I'd feel better letting a pro handle it at this point so I don't break anything.

Or maybe one of you has a set of roll pin punches and would be willing to help a brotha out?

Thanks!

**cdi** · September 23rd, 2010, 02:31 PM

Can you bring it to Chalfont?
I have the proper punches. If it will not punch out, it can be drilled out on the milling machine.

**forceinPA** · September 23rd, 2010, 03:11 PM

I hate roll pins, hope you get it..

**rodder** · September 23rd, 2010, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by cdi

Can you bring it to Chalfont?
I have the proper punches. If it will not punch out, it can be drilled out on the milling machine.

Sure, I could bring it to Chalfont. That's only about 15 mins from my work.

I thought about trying to drill it out but only have hand drills. A milling machine would be great.

Thanks for the offer! I'll send you a PM.

**culatar** · September 23rd, 2010, 11:56 PM

A roll pin punch would make quick work of this. I wish I lived closer as I could help you out with this. I think it's a No 3 roll pin punch that should do the trick.

**Lycanthrope** · September 24th, 2010, 12:40 AM

Drill a hole in a wooden block to catch the pin. Take off the grip and heat her with propane. It should come right out.

Lycandon'tsweatitthrope

**rodder** · September 27th, 2010, 10:29 AM

I got it! Just took some patience. I soaked it with penetrating oil and pounded on it a few times with a hammer/punch twice a day for the past 3 days, and yesterday afternoon it finally came loose. Zero damage to the receiver.

Fruits of my labor:

Thanks for the help!!