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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/3/2024 9:24:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Akin]
Greetings all!
This is bugging the hell out of me. Among the many tools I had stolen in the burglary a while back was a special roll pin holder made specifically to fit the roll pin that holds the gas tube into the front sight post. It was a long stainless steel rod, and it was actually slightly smaller than the gas tube roll pin so that you had to tap it with a hammer to get the pin to sit in the tool. Then it was in and being held, and you could line it up with the hole in the front sight post and tap it in. That hole was smaller so the pin would be released from the tool as you tapped it in. Then you’d use a standard roll pin punch once it was firmly in the front sight post. Does anyone know who the hell makes these? I’m going nuts trying to find them. I had thought it was KAK, but I can’t find it on their site. Thanks! |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/3/2024 9:48:17 PM EDT
[#1]
Never mind, within a minute or two of posting this I remembered that it was Geissele that makes it…
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Posted: 8/3/2024 11:01:08 PM EDT
[#2]
Been using these for years and they work perfect. No need for any other tool to start roll pins
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B3NWBVI?tag=arfcom00-20 |
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Posted: 8/3/2024 11:06:26 PM EDT
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While l do have a couple different sizes of roll pin starter punchs, l think l got them from ADCO a long time ago, I've also used a small needle nose Visegrip pliers. Squeeze gently on either side of the split and it'll tap right in.
Squeeze too hard and you'll collapse the pin. 
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Posted: 8/3/2024 11:06:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin: Never mind, within a minute or two of posting this I remembered that it was Geissele that makes it |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2024 1:10:46 AM EDT
[#5]
I use a vice-grip pliers that I have modified the jaws on to press pins. Punches are so....violent....
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Posted: 8/4/2024 2:16:42 AM EDT
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PRI makes a roll pin starter for them:
https://www.precisionreflex.com/ar-15-and-308-tools/502-roll-pin-starter-punch.html |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2024 9:56:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: M4BlackRifle]
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I use the Obsidain Arms Complete AR-15 Armorer's Punch Set for all my builds.
- Obsidain Arms Complete AR-15 Armorer's Punch Set. Made in USA and LIFE TIME WARRANTY - Professional set of twelve punches and tools - 4140 alloy steel is heat treated for the right hardness and durability - QPQ Nitride finished for a rust-preventative coating 1/16″ Roll Pin Starter Punch 1/16″ Roll Pin Punch 5/64″ Roll Pin Starter Punch 5/64″ Roll Pin Punch 3/32″ Roll Pin Starter Punch 3/32″ Roll Pin Punch 3/32″ Bolt Catch Removal Punch 1/8″ Roll Pin Starter Punch 1/8″ Roll Pin Punch Delrin Punch for starting trigger and hammer pins as well as pushing out take down and hinge pins. Small Drift Pin for positioning the trigger and hammer in a lower for easy installation. Pivot Pin Detent Tool Canvas roll up pouch |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2024 3:23:14 PM EDT
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Drill a small hole in the thread end of the appropriately sized bolt.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2024 3:38:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Akin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Assh: Drill a small hole in the thread end of the appropriately sized bolt. It's cute that you think I'm even capable of that. Guys, as I mentioned in the second post, I already remembered what the tool was, and the replacement is on the way. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2024 5:36:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin: It's cute that you think I'm even capable of that. Guys, as I mentioned in the second post, I already remembered what the tool was, and my replacement is on the way. Link to tool please |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2024 6:09:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RuggedProof: Link to tool please Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RuggedProof: Originally Posted By Akin: It's cute that you think I'm even capable of that. Guys, as I mentioned in the second post, I already remembered what the tool was, and my replacement is on the way. Link to tool please https://geissele.com/gas-block-roll-pin-tool.html |
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Posted: 8/4/2024 7:42:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MRW: Yes, I have one, works great Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MRW: Originally Posted By Akin: Never mind, within a minute or two of posting this I remembered that it was Geissele that makes it It’s definitely a Geissele tool. |
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Posted: 8/5/2024 5:47:28 PM EDT
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Go get some stainless coiled spring pins.
WAAAAY easier to install or remove, don't rust, and just as strong, if not stronger than roll pins. . |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/6/2024 7:43:02 AM EDT
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Just put a little shrink tubing of the correct size on the front of a roll pin punch . . .
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Posted: 8/6/2024 3:07:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By IdahoPCCinc: Go get some stainless coiled spring pins. WAAAAY easier to install or remove, don't rust, and just as strong, if not stronger than roll pins. . This |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/8/2024 10:13:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: lysanderxiii]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By IdahoPCCinc: Go get some stainless coiled spring pins. WAAAAY easier to install or remove, don't rust, and just as strong, if not stronger than roll pins. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By IdahoPCCinc: Go get some stainless coiled spring pins. WAAAAY easier to install or remove, don't rust, and just as strong, if not stronger than roll pins. Not really. Those coil pins are standard duty, which means they are not as strong as tubular slotted spring pins. Standard Duty Coil Spring Pin vs Tubular Slotted Spring Pin double shear strength: SIZE . . . . . . . . . . COIL. . . . . . . . . SLOTTED 1/16" dia . . . . . . 300 lbs . . . . . . . . 425 lbs 5/64" dia . . . . . . 475 lbs . . . . . . . . 650 lbs 3/32" dia . . . . . . 700 lbs . . . . . . . 1000 lbs 1/8" dia . . . . . . 1250 lbs . . . . . . . 2100 lbs |
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Posted: 8/11/2024 10:01:25 PM EDT
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Came across this, no experience with one but it's inexpensive enough...
https://www.sixfiveoutfitters.com/product/rexus-starter-punch/ |
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Posted: 8/24/2024 5:30:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By Akin: Originally Posted By RuggedProof: Originally Posted By Akin: It's cute that you think I'm even capable of that. Guys, as I mentioned in the second post, I already remembered what the tool was, and my replacement is on the way. Link to tool please https://geissele.com/gas-block-roll-pin-tool.html I am very happy to use this tool on my bench. |
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Posted: 8/26/2024 8:55:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lysanderxiii: Not really. Those coil pins are standard duty, which means they are not as strong as tubular slotted spring pins. Standard Duty Coil Spring Pin vs Tubular Slotted Spring Pin double shear strength: SIZE . . . . . . . . . . COIL. . . . . . . . . SLOTTED 1/16" dia . . . . . . 300 lbs . . . . . . . . 425 lbs 5/64" dia . . . . . . 475 lbs . . . . . . . . 650 lbs 3/32" dia . . . . . . 700 lbs . . . . . . . 1000 lbs 1/8" dia . . . . . . 1250 lbs . . . . . . . 2100 lbs Roll pins are not under a load. Slotted pins suck. I've never heard of a roll pin shearing. |
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