Detail Stripping the M&P slide

[JFK]

Getting the extractor pin out the first time is fun. Replace it with the correctly sized roll pin and never worry about it again. (I have extras if you want one or two).

If you do this defiantly replace with a roll pin. The pressed pin that comes in the gun hugs balls to get out. I broke two punches trying to do it. If you need to file down a punch so it is barley a nub to get it started, or you will break it anyway.

[pointfiveoh]

What size is the correct size roll pin? I have an APEX FRE that I've considered putting in the gun just for giggles. When I put it in the vice to give it a few taps, that pin wouldn't move. I didn't want to overdo it so the project went on the back burner for now.

[MEH]

5/64" x 1/2" roll pin.

[PHPistols]

5/64" x 1/2" roll pin.

Where would one find said roll pin? I just bought a M&P 40, is this the same size roll pin as I need?

[MEH]

Brownell's has black and stainless versions. Same size for 9, 40, 357. I bought a bag of stainless, if you want a couple, PM your address and I"ll put them in the mail.