Ruger Redhawk trigger group pin

1stmar · November 10, 2017, 11:37 AM

Any tips on pulling this pin back so I can release the trigger group? I have used the mainspring lever and a small pair of vise grips but can't seem to get the leverage needed to pull this back. Firearm is new, 400rds. Tried a little oil too

Thanks

T. O'Heir · November 10, 2017, 02:19 PM

Disassembly instruction start on page 20. A "disassembly pin" can be a 1/8" punch.
http://ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_manuals/redhawk.pdf

1stmar · November 10, 2017, 02:28 PM

The trigger group pin is pulled back to using the mainspring housing, punch is used to release the mainspring housing. That I have removed without issue. It is the trigger group I can't get out.

BBarn · November 10, 2017, 02:58 PM

Pulling that pin back far enough is difficult at times. I don't recall exactly what I used or how I did it the last time (It's been several years). I seem to remember that sometimes it's a tight fit of the trigger group inside the frame that is causing the problem. Perhaps try pulling down a little harder toward the rear of the trigger guard.

November 10, 2017, 11:37 AM	#1
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	Ruger Redhawk trigger group pin Any tips on pulling this pin back so I can release the trigger group? I have used the mainspring lever and a small pair of vise grips but can't seem to get the leverage needed to pull this back. Firearm is new, 400rds. Tried a little oil too Thanks

November 10, 2017, 02:19 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Disassembly instruction start on page 20. A "disassembly pin" can be a 1/8" punch. http://ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_manuals/redhawk.pdf __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

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November 10, 2017, 02:28 PM	#3
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	The trigger group pin is pulled back to using the mainspring housing, punch is used to release the mainspring housing. That I have removed without issue. It is the trigger group I can't get out.

November 10, 2017, 02:58 PM	#4
BBarn Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2015 Posts: 887	Pulling that pin back far enough is difficult at times. I don't recall exactly what I used or how I did it the last time (It's been several years). I seem to remember that sometimes it's a tight fit of the trigger group inside the frame that is causing the problem. Perhaps try pulling down a little harder toward the rear of the trigger guard.