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Old March 14, 2010, 03:21 AM   #1
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Question about roll pins

I have a Super Blackhawk that I would like to replace with something a little more exotic. It requires that I remove the roll pin so I can drill through the hole for a perfect fit of the new ones. I've been told I need to use roll pin punches so as not to bugger up the job. Is there a standard size that I should be looking for? Is there a specific kit I should get as a ruger owner?
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Old March 14, 2010, 03:35 AM   #2
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There are hole marking punches made expressly for marking the locations of holes.
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Old March 14, 2010, 10:34 AM   #3
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Brownells has a nice kit or you can buy individual punches.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=5...LL_PIN_PUNCHES

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Old March 14, 2010, 11:40 AM   #4
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Brownells has a nice kit or you can buy individual punches.
I agree!
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Old March 15, 2010, 09:56 AM   #5
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It requires that I remove the roll pin so I can drill through the hole for a perfect fit of the new ones.
Roll pin holes should be reamed to size.

Drilled holes are ALWAYS larger than the drill, by at least a few thousandths.

Reaming produces a much more uniform and smooth hole.
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