Ruger GP100 Disassembly Pin Dimensions

[scottnorthwest]

I seem to have lost the pin, anyone have a moment to measure one for me so I can make a new one?

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[oremike]

I've just used a finishing nail.

 

[scottnorthwest]

I've just used a finishing nail.

LOL, why use something simple when I can spend a few dollars and hours making one?

 

[oremike]

LOL, why use something simple when I can spend a few dollars and hours making one?

Well you could cut it to the length of the storage slot in the grip with diagonal cutters then finish the ends with sand paper and touch it up with a birchwood-casy blueing pen.

 

[scottnorthwest]

Well you could cut it to the length of the storage slot in the grip with diagonal cutters then finish the ends with sand paper and touch it up with a birchwood-casy blueing pen.

It was more of a joke, I will probably just use a nail unless someone comes up with dimensions.

 

[Ben B.]

Well you could cut it to the length of the storage slot in the grip with diagonal cutters then finish the ends with sand paper and touch it up with a birchwood-casy blueing pen.

Winner!

Cerakote it in a micro multicam pattern for bonus points.

 

[scottnorthwest]

Winner!

Cerakote it in a micro multicam pattern for bonus points.

I think I will laser engrave it.

 

[Ben B.]

I think I will laser engrave it.

That's the spirit!!!

 

[oremike]

It was more of a joke, I will probably just use a nail unless someone comes up with dimensions.

I've done the cut down nail trick on a Glock before as well. Bought one with the replaceable backstraps but the long pin I needed was gone so I found the right nail and made one.

 

[aasbra]

I typically use a punch out of my tools of appropriate diameter, but a nail as Mike suggested or anything of similar size and strength should work fine.

 

[Certaindeaf]

this is why we were able to land on the moon

 

[Nosferatu]

this is why we were able to land on the moon

And also why we almost didn't make it back!

 

[Stomper]

this is why we were able to land on the moon

And also why we almost didn't make it back!

Yeahbutt, DUCT TAPE!










True story!

 

[CO136]

I seem to have lost the pin, anyone have a moment to measure one for me so I can make a new one?

I like the finishing nail solution. Creative ... functional!

Here's the dimensions of one of mine:

.078" diameter
.749" length

 

[F2CMaDMaXX]

Noticed mine came with a spare pin in the box, unfortunately i don't have either handy to measure for you

 

[kmk1012]

Disassembly pin on a revolver? WTH Ruger?

 

[Ben B.]

Traps the hammer spring so you can disassemble. It doesn't require anything fancy, a dern paper clip, safety pin, or a small punch will all work. Heck, a toothpick would probably work, but a laser engraved and micro multicamo CeraKoted finishing nail with ends turned off in a pleasing symmetry sounds like the way forward.

 

[F2CMaDMaXX]

Disassembly pin on a revolver? WTH Ruger?

I think you're maybe imagining something else? This seems standard on even Smiths IIRC.

 

[kmk1012]

I think you're maybe imagining something else? This seems standard on even Smiths IIRC.

You may be correct, I just don't remember any pins last time I took down my 529. I could be mistaken, just don't recall any.

 

[F2CMaDMaXX]

You may be correct, I just don't remember any pins last time I took down my 529. I could be mistaken, just don't recall any.

From memory, they're like the first thing you do, so easily forgotten about.