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Any tricks to getting the trigger pin out?

JABORL

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Posted: 11/25/2025 4:46:37 PM EDT

I want to replace the slide stop in my Dagger. I've removed the trigger pin a number of times on Glocks and P80's, but the trigger pin on the Dagger is refusing to budge. Anyone have any tips?

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osprey21

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Posted: 11/25/2025 5:14:19 PM EDT

[#1]

Use a bigger hammer (seriously) they are tight.

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DavidY

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Posted: 11/25/2025 5:16:45 PM EDT

[#2]

Takes three hands and lots of wiggling

. I've always been surprised when it finally pops out

JABORL

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Posted: 11/26/2025 1:44:47 AM EDT

[#3]

Thanks, guys. I'll keep trying

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thenning

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Posted: 12/3/2025 11:41:42 PM EDT

[#4]

I've had luck pushing a small punch through the trigger slot and pushing the spring up, then pushing the pin out. It's hard to describe

PortaJohnPicasso

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Posted: 1/21/2026 8:03:00 AM EDT

[Last Edit: PortaJohnPicasso][Edited] [#5]

I just replaced the stock trigger with one from AIM Surplus, and it just took a little wiggling of the slide stop lever to get it out.

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Joedirt199

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Posted: 1/21/2026 10:05:06 AM EDT

[#6]

Set the frame across a roll of duct tape. While pinching the punch with thumb and pointer finger, wiggle the slide stop with with middle or ring finger while tapping on the punch with a small hammer. Takes some practice.

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Posted: 1/24/2026 8:27:09 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By PortaJohnPicasso:
I just replaced the stock trigger with one from AIM Surplus, and it just took a little wiggling of the slide stop lever to get it out.

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Posted: 4/20/2026 8:39:24 PM EDT

[#8]

With the slide off, you can push down on the top of slide stop, right the pin goes through it. This should push the slide stop/release down enough to disengage the notch on the pin.

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