Looking for a .157" barrel link pin

[Pat Miles]

Anybody aware of a manufacturer who makes a .157" barrel link pin? Recently bought a big name maker Limited gun. Going through it I found that the link pin had been ground back about .125 of normal length. Why, I don't know but I would like to replace it with the correct length pin. Diameter measures .157". Brownells offers oversize pins of .156". Any help is obviously appreciated.

Thanks,

Pat

[TimWarner]

if you can't find one, I could probably grind down a .157 A2 or M3 punch to the right length for you.

Should work out the same.

[Pat Miles]

Tim,

I appreciate the offer! Let me see what I might be able to find and if nothing is available I'll get in touch with you. I would just like to have this gun right.

Thanks,

Pat

[TimWarner]

I don't always read this forum, send me a PM.

[logman]

Pat, You'll find that a #22 drill bit is 0.157 and pins are available from machine supply co.s ,McMaster-Carr being a national one that you can check on line. Or you might try using the shank from the end of a drill bit. A #21 bit is 0.159 check with micrometer as they can be under a little. GOOD LUCK!

[Pat Miles]

Logman,

Thanks for the info. I'll look at the drill bit route or McMaster Carr.

Pat