The pins should be easy to remove. A bench block to support the trigger makes it a lot easier. The pins are solid and straight. They go in/out either way and should last the life of the gun unless lost. What size punch are you using/ It should be no larger that .050". There is no reason to even think about roll pins, they are not necessary as the pin cannot move once the gun is assembled.

If you need any parts for a S&W simply call S&W Customer Service and tell them what you need. They will want the model and serial number of the gun to assure you get the right thing. They charge less than any retail seller, very often they will send you minor parts like the pins free! They also do not charge shipping as everyone else does!

The phone is 800-331-0852.

Always check with S&W first before looking on-line, where do you think those other sellers get their parts? From S&W!

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Gunsmithing since 1961