CSX owners only...fast and simple fix

[dben002]

If you are a CSX owner and having problems with the tap out pin for breakdown....read on....quick and easy fix....

After struggling for 3 days trying to remove the pin I gave up...soaked my sore hands in salt water and said the hell with it....

But after a 6 pack of Tru Aid grape soda and a banana samitch I decided I was better than this handgun and I decided I needed a tool to help me. A tool to hold the slide in place while I tapped out the pin with a punch so off to the work bench I go...and their in plain sight was the answer laying on the workbench with a sign saying I'll be your huckleberry......yes a everyday common nail.....

Pull back the slide, about a quarter inch, insert nail...problem solved...slide is now perfectly aligned to tap out the pin.....

from the right hand side of the slide the pin should line up directly under the h in the word with.

Thank you Jesus.......

 

[Erich]

I've never had difficulty with it, but neat!

 

[rshutes]

You Rock.
I was able to use your method to remove the takedown pin. Works like a charm. I used a small screwdriver instead of a nail and was able to line it up perfectly. 2 taps with a punch and small hammer and it was out. I did use a rubber mallet to tap it back in. Could you post your method in the FB CSX group? Thank you so much.

 

[dben002]

You Rock.
I was able to use your method to remove the takedown pin. Works like a charm. I used a small screwdriver instead of a nail and was able to line it up perfectly. 2 taps with a punch and small hammer and it was out. I did use a rubber mallet to tap it back in. Could you post your method in the FB CSX group? Thank you so much.

FB post done

 

[relco01129]

css

Thanks! I struggled for 2 hours before fulling reading your thread. It was easy once I realized that you have to knock it out. Thanks again..

Dave

 

[dben002]

Thanks! I struggled for 2 hours before fulling reading your thread. It was easy once I realized that you have to knock it out. Thanks again..

Dave

Yes Dave just make sure that on the right hand side the slide that The knockout pin lines up directly under the h in the word with