Roll pin punch kit

[ru44mag]

I bought another FEG Hi-Power and it is like brand new. I want to remove the mag safety, and need real punches so I don't booger it up. My last attempt at it was successful, but I don't want to take any chances using a nail on this pistol. Any advise on a good punch kit at a reasonable price, and where to get it?

 

[HavokCycle]

if i can remember tomorrow, i'll see if we have a private label (Rock River) punch set.

 

[rkwhyte2]

I bought another FEG Hi-Power and it is like brand new. I want to remove the mag safety, and need real punches so I don't booger it up. My last attempt at it was successful, but I don't want to take any chances using a nail on this pistol. Any advise on a good punch kit at a reasonable price, and where to get it?

Brownells most likely has what you need.

 

[Manatee]

I've used the same Starrett punch set for 10 years. Still going strong.

 

[charley59]

I have these Mayhew punches from BROWNELLS ROLL PIN PUNCHES | Brownells. Yes, I have bent the small sized punches assembling an AR lower, but the punches were easily straightened.

 

[sloughfoot]

Matco, Mac, or Snap-on tools. Or a hardware store. Or Brownellls. Mayhew is the supplier to all of the quality outlets. Punches are punches as long as they are not from harbor freight or the like..

 

[ru44mag]

Thanks all. INGO really is awesome!

 

[Slawburger]

Matco, Mac, or Snap-on tools. Or a hardware store. Or Brownellls. Mayhew is the supplier to all of the quality outlets. Punches are punches as long as they are not from harbor freight or the like..

Harbor Freight has sets for $7 and $9 but the size range in either set probably doesn't cover the pins you will encounter on firearms, the 8 piece set might be too short and I am not sure about the hardness and precision. The Mayhew punches at Brownells look much better for your purposes.


http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/punches/5-piece-long-drive-pin-punch-set-93111.html


8 Piece Pin Punch Set

 

[Apokalypsi]

I have this set from Brownells and love it. Always have the roll pin punch I need in a handy stand.

 

[Fordtough25]

I got a Winchester set from my LGS a year ago and they're still going strong.

 

[Leo]

I've used the same Starrett punch set for 10 years. Still going strong.

+1, I hated spending the money, but you get what you pay for, so they are cheaper in the long run.

 

[jsn_mooney]

Midway carries the Lyman set I use on ARs- I think it's got 8-10 of them for around $20 or so- I've used them quite a bit with no issues.

 

[ru44mag]

I've used the same Starrett punch set for 10 years. Still going strong.

A guy I work with used to be a gunsmith. Starrett is what he used, and said it was the best. He wasn't sure if he could find them. Another guy I work with brought me in a craftsman. It was junk, but it worked, so tomorrow I will be putting my new Hi-Power to the test.

Midway carries the Lyman set I use on ARs- I think it's got 8-10 of them for around $20 or so- I've used them quite a bit with no issues.

I order from Midway all the time. I will check them out...for next time.

 

[__Doc_]

Snap on, Starrett, Grace. All work well for me.

 

[RyanGSams]

Do any brick and mortar stores carry roll pin punches? Like Menards or Sears?

 

[__Doc_]

Do any brick and mortar stores carry roll pin punches? Like Menards or Sears?

Sears definitely. Can't say anything about other stores.

 

[RyanGSams]

Ok, thanks. I actually checked Lowes and they had nothing...

 

[Wild Deuce]

I bought a punch at Sears one day when I was in a hurry and needed one.

Later on, I bought a set but I can't remember if I picked it up from Grainger or McMaster. Anyway, one of those should have a quality set ... I know I paid a decent penny for my set but you get what you pay for. Having said that, a friend of mine picked up something similar to this and it has worked fine for him.

PS ... the previously mentioned Brownells set looks like a firearms dedicated set so that might be worth a look.