Hammer strut pin removal
I have a stainless steel Springfield Armory 1911. I need to change the hammer to install a beaver tail grip safety due to clearance issues. All was going very well until I was unable to remove the hammer strut pin. I beat the snot out of it from both sides busting punches, it will NOT MOVE.
Could I heat the old hammer to gain some clearance to get the pin out? I do not intend to ever use that hammer again. I did order a new hammer strut and pin so I can at least get the gun back up and running.
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That don't sound right. Silly thing should practically fall out. Now me I'd call Springfield.
Since you're getting new bits I'd leave it be as a working spare.
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you need
a. a very short pin punch (grind one for this)
b. a very solid surface to back up the hammer
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Ballistol or Kroil
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heat gun not flame
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I got a new strut and pin, got the 1911 running fine now with zero hand bite from recoil. I will save the old hammer and strut assembly for a spare. The hammer could have been bobbed to let it work but I had two nice oval hammers available. Installing one of them made the job a lot easier.
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How did you finally get it out?
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How did you finally get it out?
I didn't, I kept it for a spare and ordered a new strut and pin. A couple of light taps with a brass hammer and the new parts went together slick as grease.
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