Extractor Spring Pin Question

ShootingNut · June 18, 2013, 08:57 PM

My question is for those who own a PX4 Storm Compact.
I own one in 9mm, that has maybe 800 rounds or so being shot.
Today at the range, after the slide locking back when empty, after inserting
a full mag the slide didn't want to return after dropping the slide release.
I didn't give it much thought, as after fiddling with both sides release, or inserting an empty mag it would then slide back.
When I cleaned the gun, I noticed something that maybe you could check on yours for me.
The "Extractor Spring Pin" (hole in top of slide) seems to be protruding into
the underside of my slide, and has been causing wear on the polymer frame below. I don't recall it protruding before, and I suspect this may be my problem. My pic attached is very blurred (sorry), but you can still see the protruding pin.
Maybe you would be kind enough to see if yours is "flush" on the underside of the slide.
Thanks so much!
SN
Note: sorry, lost my attachment from my post on the Semi Auto Forum

**4V50 Gary** · June 18, 2013, 09:25 PM

It should be flush with the top of the slide and not biting into the frame. I would take a roll pin punch and drive it back up.

ShootingNut · June 18, 2013, 09:43 PM

Being almost new, I wonder if I should contact Beretta?
the pin has really roughed up the polymer just below the slide/pin.

Dixie Gunsmithing · June 18, 2013, 10:25 PM

I would drive it back flush, then take a prick punch, and stake the side of the hole a little bit, so it couldn't work its way back out. If you need to remove it later, it can still be driven out.

**4V50 Gary** · June 18, 2013, 10:46 PM

"Rough" is hard to convey over the internet with images. If nothing else, call Beretta and see what they say.

ShootingNut · June 19, 2013, 08:17 AM

Thanks guys!
I was a builder/contractor not a gunsmith (obivously), so I'm not
going to have the exact tool/punch needed. Don't think my old nail punches
would do a very good job.

I think that I will at least call and talk to Beretta, see if they are willing to
do something for me. The chewed up frame surface does bother me, I do have sandpaper which I could smooth it up some with.
SN

Wreck-n-Crew · June 24, 2013, 05:04 PM

The rolled pins used for the storm have had issues before and if you remove them, they are more less disposable. Don't know if it is a bad batch thing or what.

Either have Beretta fix it or replace the pin.

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-par...1=Beretta__PX4

ShootingNut · June 24, 2013, 08:10 PM

Thanks for the info!
Tapped it back in place, will take to the range and see if it stays
in place. Appreciate the input though, may end up having to do like
you suggest.
SN

June 18, 2013, 08:57 PM	#1
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	Extractor Spring Pin Question My question is for those who own a PX4 Storm Compact. I own one in 9mm, that has maybe 800 rounds or so being shot. Today at the range, after the slide locking back when empty, after inserting a full mag the slide didn't want to return after dropping the slide release. I didn't give it much thought, as after fiddling with both sides release, or inserting an empty mag it would then slide back. When I cleaned the gun, I noticed something that maybe you could check on yours for me. The "Extractor Spring Pin" (hole in top of slide) seems to be protruding into the underside of my slide, and has been causing wear on the polymer frame below. I don't recall it protruding before, and I suspect this may be my problem. My pic attached is very blurred (sorry), but you can still see the protruding pin. Maybe you would be kind enough to see if yours is "flush" on the underside of the slide. Thanks so much! SN Note: sorry, lost my attachment from my post on the Semi Auto Forum Last edited by ShootingNut; June 18, 2013 at 09:06 PM. Reason: Lost Attachment

June 18, 2013, 09:25 PM	#2
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 22,304	It should be flush with the top of the slide and not biting into the frame. I would take a roll pin punch and drive it back up. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

June 18, 2013, 10:46 PM	#5
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 22,304	"Rough" is hard to convey over the internet with images. If nothing else, call Beretta and see what they say. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

June 18, 2013, 09:43 PM	#3
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	Being almost new, I wonder if I should contact Beretta? the pin has really roughed up the polymer just below the slide/pin.

June 18, 2013, 10:25 PM	#4
Dixie Gunsmithing Moderator Emeritus Join Date: April 27, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,923	I would drive it back flush, then take a prick punch, and stake the side of the hole a little bit, so it couldn't work its way back out. If you need to remove it later, it can still be driven out.

June 19, 2013, 08:17 AM	#6
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	Thanks guys! I was a builder/contractor not a gunsmith (obivously), so I'm not going to have the exact tool/punch needed. Don't think my old nail punches would do a very good job. I think that I will at least call and talk to Beretta, see if they are willing to do something for me. The chewed up frame surface does bother me, I do have sandpaper which I could smooth it up some with. SN

June 24, 2013, 05:04 PM	#7
Wreck-n-Crew Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,820	The rolled pins used for the storm have had issues before and if you remove them, they are more less disposable. Don't know if it is a bad batch thing or what. Either have Beretta fix it or replace the pin. http://www.brownells.com/handgun-par...1=Beretta__PX4

June 24, 2013, 08:10 PM	#8
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	Thanks for the info! Tapped it back in place, will take to the range and see if it stays in place. Appreciate the input though, may end up having to do like you suggest. SN