870 Trigger Plate Pin Removal

ocabj · July 31, 2002, 09:11 PM

Do you have to remove the barrel, forearm, and bolt assembly to remove the trigger plate pins? Or should you be able to pop the pins out without having to take apart the gun?

HSMITH · July 31, 2002, 10:53 PM

Just pop them out, no need to strip. Cock the action first, makes it easier to get it out and recock it before you put it back.

ocabj · July 31, 2002, 10:55 PM

hmmm... ok. They're in pretty tight. I'll try a mallet and give it a gentle pop on the pins.

Dave McC · August 2, 2002, 04:39 AM

Use a non metallic drift or push pin to avoid marring the finish.Some use a golf tee, a chopstick's the tool here.

Erick, eagerly awaiting your report....

ocabj · August 5, 2002, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the help. Got it off just fine using a chopstick (good tip, DaveMCC) and a mallet.

July 31, 2002, 09:11 PM	#1
ocabj Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2000 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 205	870 Trigger Plate Pin Removal Do you have to remove the barrel, forearm, and bolt assembly to remove the trigger plate pins? Or should you be able to pop the pins out without having to take apart the gun?

July 31, 2002, 10:53 PM	#2
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	Just pop them out, no need to strip. Cock the action first, makes it easier to get it out and recock it before you put it back.

July 31, 2002, 10:55 PM	#3
ocabj Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2000 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 205	hmmm... ok. They're in pretty tight. I'll try a mallet and give it a gentle pop on the pins.

August 2, 2002, 04:39 AM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Use a non metallic drift or push pin to avoid marring the finish.Some use a golf tee, a chopstick's the tool here. Erick, eagerly awaiting your report....

August 5, 2002, 03:24 PM	#5
ocabj Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2000 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 205	Thanks for the help. Got it off just fine using a chopstick (good tip, DaveMCC) and a mallet.