Glock locking block pin stuck

[dapribek]

Two of my Glocks, 26 and 34, have locking block pins that won’t budge using the Glock tool and hand pressure. Is it ok to use a punch and hammer to free them? The pins came out readily in the past. Both the pins and blocks are aftermarket steel ones. Thanks. 

[practical_man]

Don’t use a punch. They’re held in by the spring for the slide release. 
 

Wiggle the slide release while you push on the pin with a 3/16th inch diameter punch. Pin should come out easily. 

[Southpaw]

You shouldn't have to pound on it.  A few light taps won't hurt anything.  Then after you get it out put the factory pins back in

[Braxton1]

Locking Block Pins (different than "TRIGGER PINS") can be a little tight and may require a little smacking to get moving in a newer gun.  By the time it's taken apart a few times, it should come out without that much effort.

 

Trigger Pins, OTOH, should be finessed out, using the wiggle technique that practical_man alluded to above.

[dapribek]

Thanks for all the advice, pins are out!

[jellydonut]

On 2/3/2021 at 1:41 AM, practical_man said:

Don’t use a punch. They’re held in by the spring for the slide release. 
 

Wiggle the slide release while you push on the pin with a 3/16th inch diameter punch. Pin should come out easily. 

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