Why one should have two of the same pistol

[Baxter6551]

You need a cup pin punch to take out the firing pin retaining pin and you should research the process. Wise to have a spare pin on hand. Spare parts for 239 are no longer available from Sig. These folks seem to stock the most.

Sig Sauer P239 Gun Parts - Top Gun Supply

Sig Sauer P239 gun parts at www.TopGunSupply.com. Shop our real time inventory for Sig P239 parts and accessories.

www.topgunsupply.com

 

[blume357]

I was thinking a pin punch with a concave end would work better but did not know they made such... so where do you get those?
Edit: I tried to find one like I've described and it seems all I can find is either flat punches or ones with a rounded end which is the exact opposite of what I was describing... the frustrating part is not only the descriptions are inadequate but the pictures at least on Amazon you can't tell from flat or concave.... at least for me.

 

[txramfan]

I found this on amazon by searching..hollow end pin punch
Hope it helps you find something useful.
I also found photos of...fish head pin punch ..that look like what you need.


www.ebay.com/itm/267171253827?msockid=1a8c147c8c7e65f223fc00528d296429


ETA...I don't work for anyone, no idea why the link claims I do.

 

[NikA]

I usually get pins like this moving with a nail set punch (all of the ones I've seen have cup points) then use a flat punch to drive them through.

 

[blume357]

txramfan, I clicked ont the link you posted and it is for a Ruger belt? I'll do the search on Amazon again using the term you wrote and see.
I do have to say I worked my way to my last Sig P239, the one near the front door, and it has one of the solid pins and this one I tapped on and it came out just fine... then of course I was not paying attention and had to crawl around on the floor of my shop to find the spring for the safety..... But I did find it...

 

[Uncle Howie]

You need a cup pin punch to take out the firing pin retaining pin…

I was thinking a pin punch with a concave end would work better but did not know they made such... so where do you get those?

One possibility: https://www.brownells.com/tools-cleaning/general-gunsmith-tools/punches/cup-tip-punches/

 

[txramfan]

blume357

This was what I tried to post

Amazon.com : Sniper Steel Pin Starter Hollow Punch Set 4pc 1/16" 5/64" 3/32" 1/8, Non-Slip Starter Roll Pin Punch Set for Gunsmithing/Watch/Bike Repairing : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Sniper Steel Pin Starter Hollow Punch Set 4pc 1/16" 5/64" 3/32" 1/8, Non-Slip Starter Roll Pin Punch Set for Gunsmithing/Watch/Bike Repairing : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

ETA I'm not employed or paid by anyone

 

[blume357]

thanks, I think that's what I'm looking for even though on several of the solid pins I've had no trouble... I also have to admit I found another Sig P239 I needed to clean the firing pin channel and ejector on.... they just seem to keep showing up....

Of course I just discovered the Sig Legion P226 slides are different... pins are totally placed in different places and orientation that what I've been dealing with....new learning curve....

 

[1gunsnotenough]

That's why I usually carry two guns.

 

[blume357]

But by my 'logic' the two guns you carry should be exactly the same.