MIAD Roll Pin Question - Update, Got It!

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - MIAD Roll Pin Question - Update, Got It!

Posted: 8/23/2006 6:08:20 AM EDT

I bought a used MIAD full kit in the EE and when I got it the backstrap that was on it had the roll pin inserted in it. I cannot for the life of me get this thing out. How do I go about getting the roll pin out?

Any tips, ideas, etc. are very welcome!

Posted: 8/23/2006 8:01:44 AM EDT

[#1]

A very small roll pin punch will do it. Looks like either a 1/16 or maybe a 3/32 punch will get it out. You can usualy find them at tool stores or some home improvment places like OSH.
You can use a regular punch but they tend to slide off the end of the roll pin.

Posted: 8/23/2006 9:08:46 AM EDT

[#2]

Yup that's the ticket. Pound on it gently and it will fome out and be reusable. If you need a new one, MagPul has them in stock.

Posted: 8/23/2006 9:13:02 AM EDT

[#3]

Roll punches work great on roll pins. You'll need a hammer or some other means of blunt force to go with it

Posted: 8/23/2006 9:51:19 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Roll punches work great on roll pins. You'll need a hammer or some other means of blunt force to go with it

Just like smartass responses go with AR15.com, right?

Yeah, I was just wondering if somebody had a trick or tip to help get it out without a roll punch. I build my lowers without and punches. Just a pair of channel locks and I use a nail to punch the pins out. I tried a small nail on the MIIAD roll pin with no luck.

Posted: 8/23/2006 10:58:18 AM EDT

[#5]

I've never had a problem removing/installing roll pins with regular punches.

Posted: 8/23/2006 11:03:41 AM EDT

[#6]

You might try using a drill bit as a punch, or a small screw.

Posted: 8/23/2006 11:08:32 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
You might try using a drill bit as a punch, or a small screw.

Good call, I havn't tried a small drill bit yet. I'll try that and then I'll go buy a roll punch if I need to.

Thanks!

Posted: 8/23/2006 12:53:36 PM EDT

[#8]

I tried a small nail again, only this time with a little more elbow grease and I got it. I was just wary of hitting it too hard before I knew for sure this was the issue. I didn't want to get my new (used) MIAD and then break it before taking it out and shooting!!!

Thanks for the replies!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - MIAD Roll Pin Question - Update, Got It!

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