tool for 1911

zot · August 26, 1999, 04:22 PM

is there a tool that pushes barrel link pin
in or out? I've used punches but theres got to be a better way. a small C-press? is there
such a tool? thanks

metro25 · August 26, 1999, 04:47 PM

I use the bench block along with the pin punch to push the barrel link pin.

**4V50 Gary** · August 26, 1999, 07:01 PM

I also use a bench block and a punch.

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Jim V · August 26, 1999, 08:43 PM

For bench block and punches:
http://www.brownells.com

They have several different styles, there is even one just designed for 1911's.

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zot · August 27, 1999, 01:14 PM

I'll check the web site, been smashing my
fingers trying to drive pin in on a angle,
also the pin takes a beating, thanks all for
info,:}

Jim V · August 27, 1999, 09:57 PM

Zot, get Brownell's catalog and keep it at hand. More tools and stuff for gun work than you could think of. And they are a good company to deal with.

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"If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"

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zot · August 30, 1999, 11:06 PM

Jim V, thanks, the first thing I did was order a catalog, what company sells the best
bench block? I asked tech and they said several companies make this procuct, thanks for info

August 26, 1999, 04:22 PM	#1
zot Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 566	is there a tool that pushes barrel link pin in or out? I've used punches but theres got to be a better way. a small C-press? is there such a tool? thanks

August 26, 1999, 04:47 PM	#2
metro25 Member Join Date: July 11, 1999 Posts: 75	I use the bench block along with the pin punch to push the barrel link pin.

August 26, 1999, 07:01 PM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	I also use a bench block and a punch. ------------------ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt [This message has been edited by 4V50 Gary (edited August 26, 1999).]

August 26, 1999, 08:43 PM	#4
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	For bench block and punches: http://www.brownells.com They have several different styles, there is even one just designed for 1911's. ------------------ Ne Conjuge Nobiscum "If there be treachery, let there be jehad!"

August 27, 1999, 01:14 PM	#5
zot Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 566	I'll check the web site, been smashing my fingers trying to drive pin in on a angle, also the pin takes a beating, thanks all for info,:}

August 27, 1999, 09:57 PM	#6
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	Zot, get Brownell's catalog and keep it at hand. More tools and stuff for gun work than you could think of. And they are a good company to deal with. ------------------ Ne Conjuge Nobiscum "If there be treachery, let there be jehad!" [This message has been edited by Jim V (edited August 27, 1999).]

August 30, 1999, 11:06 PM	#7
zot Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 566	Jim V, thanks, the first thing I did was order a catalog, what company sells the best bench block? I asked tech and they said several companies make this procuct, thanks for info