What size punch?

[AJR337]

I'm doing a deep clean and replacing all of the springs on my 640 no dash.

Anybody know what punch size is required to remove the pin that secures the locking bolt?

I don't have one small enough and need to order it.

Thanks.

 

[torizus]

Not exactly sure sure which pin you are referring to,can you be a little more specific ?

 

[Alk8944]

.050", same as front sight pin when present.

 

[bigggbbruce]

Not exactly sure sure which pin you are referring to,can you be a little more specific ?

the pin that secures the locking bolt?

Pretty specific if you ask me.

 

[H Richard]

That's one part I have never needed t remove from any S&W I have ever owned over the past 30+ years. A small shot of Gunscrubber or brake & Parts cleaner has always taken care of any dirt in there for me. I especially try and keep from removing any pins unless necessary for replacing parts. Too easy to bugger up the gun and reduce it's value. If you have to , be sure to use CUP HEAD punches.

 

[AJR337]

.050", same as front sight pin when present.

Thank you!

 

[AJR337]

That's one part I have never needed t remove from any S&W I have ever owned over the past 30+ years. A small shot of Gunscrubber or brake & Parts cleaner has always taken care of any dirt in there for me. I especially try and keep from removing any pins unless necessary for replacing parts. Too easy to bugger up the gun and reduce it's value. If you have to , be sure to use CUP HEAD punches.

Just like most things, all you need is the right tools, an understanding/competence to perform the job at hand, and patience... all we're talking about is tapping a pin out for a proper cleaning/spring replacement and tapping the pin back in.