Field strip issue
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That brass mark should come right off. An easy way to removed the assembly pin is use a very small screwdriver with some tape wrapped around it on the round part just before the flat blade begins. This provides a padded fulcrum to lever out the pin.
I hold my fingers on either side of the assembly pin while I depress the small screwdriver, which is wrapped with electrician’s tape. The tape not only protects the slide but also acts as a fulcrum to slowly remove the pin. With the newer small-head P-3AT assembly pins, I use an even thinner screwdriver.
Wilson – who’s feeling all tingly getting to use that fulcrum word again ;D
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The idea is to take pressure off the assembly pin by locking the slide back. Oh, that’s right the P-3AT doesn’t have a slide lock. Some folks rack the slide back and insert a block of wood, hard rubber or plastic to keep the slide back. If pulled back far enough it also gives more room to insert your assembly pin extraction tool. I personally don’t bother pulling the slide back as I have a very thin APE tool.Wilson said:
I hold my fingers on either side of the assembly pin while I depress the small screwdriver, which is wrapped with electrician’s tape. The tape not only protects the slide but also acts as a fulcrum to slowly remove the pin. With the newer small-head P-3AT assembly pins, I use an even thinner screwdriver.
Wilson – who’s feeling all tingly getting to use that fulcrum word again ;D
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I use a little Hoppes #9 Benchrest editon bore cleaner. It high in ammonia and considered a copper solvent. Brass is mostly copper with some zinc. I apply some with a qtip and let sit then wipe it off with nylon brush or rag.
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I put a piece of paper between the round and the pin. It seems to prevent the marking for me.
This is a great idea and one that I am going to steal! I have been using a clean patch wrapped around spent .380 brass...saw it in a youtube video somewhere...
kbizzle said:i like using a large plastic drywall anchor that looks like the image below. works well and definitely doesn't mar up the slide.
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haugrdr said:
Who cares if ya mark it up a bit?
It's a carry weapon, prone to banging into all kinds of things, not a safe queen.
Just another point of view.
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No one will ever see it in your pocket.
I pull the slide back to line up th pin with the thinner part of the slide and it gives me a bigger space to slip the case lip under to pry the pin out.
ha! yeah, believe me, i've thought about that too. i know it's just an inexpensive pocket carry gun but... i still hate scratching up my firearms. that's why i looked all around my shop for plastic tools to use and found that the right drywall anchor works really well for me. to each his/her own
Who cares if ya mark it up a bit?
It's a carry weapon, prone to banging into all kinds of things, not a safe queen.
Just another point of view. [/quote]
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No one will ever see it in your pocket.
I pull the slide back to line up th pin with the thinner part of the slide and it gives me a bigger space to slip the case lip under to pry the pin out.[/quote]
goodbrewing said:
Who cares if ya mark it up a bit?
It's a carry weapon, prone to banging into all kinds of things, not a safe queen.
Just another point of view.
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No one will ever see it in your pocket.
I pull the slide back to line up th pin with the thinner part of the slide and it gives me a bigger space to slip the case lip under to pry the pin out.[/quote]
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