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Futo Inu - here's my $.02 worth. It's hard to go wrong with good old Craftsman tools, they are high quality and usually easy to find. You can always buy more expensive, but it's not necessary. For example, Starrett is the Cadilac of punches, star bits, micrometers, etc., but they're expensive. Unless you plan to make a career out of removing pins its not worth it.
You asked whether to use steel or brass. For removing pins, always use a steel punch of the right diameter, just a little smaller than the pin. Use a brassy on things you don't want to scar or scratch. For example, when adjusting or removing a dovetailed sight. But brass would never last very long if used to remove a steel pin.
Get a good set of both steel and brass, you'll never regret it and you'll always have the right one instead of compromising and messing up something you're trying to fix.
Lastly, but important, always wear safety glasses when working with punches of any type.
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