glock tool question

rideco · 03-01-2012, 13:14

Is the glock backstrap tool the same diameter as the glock armors tool?? Just curious and no I dont plan on taking apart my glock with the backstrap tool.
thanks
rideco

Prince Herman · 03-01-2012, 14:45

what is the size of the back-strap tool?

lethal tupperwa · 03-01-2012, 15:01

where did you find a backstrap tool?

are you talking about the different length pins

for the different backstraps?

rideco · 03-01-2012, 15:07

The backstrap tool comes with the Gen 4's. It is used to push the pin out of handle and back in when replacing the back straps. THey looks like this:

http://glockparts.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=126617&CAT=700

I think it is really close in size but its plastic.

rideco

rideco · 03-01-2012, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince Herman

what is the size of the back-strap tool?

It appears to be the same size as the small pin at the rear of the handle. I think its called the trigger housing pin.
rideco

cciman · 03-01-2012, 18:22

Yes, its about the same size as the Glock tool which is about the size of a 3/32" pin punch.

Amazon.com: Dasco #581-0 3/32 X 5-1/2 Pin Punch: Home Improvement

rideco · 03-02-2012, 10:01

Thanks everyone!!

Arc Angel · 03-05-2012, 06:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by cciman

Yes, its about the same size as the Glock tool which is about the size of a 3/32" pin punch.

Amazon.com: Dasco #581-0 3/32 X 5-1/2 Pin Punch: Home Improvement

If you're going to use a commercial 3/32" drift punch to pop Glock frame pins then, ideally, you want to get one with, at least, a 1" pin rod (shank) on it. Anything that's even a little bit shorter will tend to ding the frame.

The factory armorer's tool has a 1 1/4" pin rod; it's ideal for removing frame pins on all models. The commercial punches I've found, all, have no longer than 1" rods; and, if you're not real careful - and work with your fingers pressed right up against the very front of the rod - you can easily mar the frame or, worse, open up the edges of the pin holes.

cciman · 03-05-2012, 16:16

The one I posted has a 1.25" shank with a taper into the handle. Its good for all guns. Anything similar can work.

You only want to move the pin enough to grab and pull out the other side with your fingers, not banging each pin out until the punch impacts the hole.

For that matter the backstrap tool is perfect for most.

There are some guns that do need extra force (my SF's all require more oomph), and yes I have used a light tap with a mallet on occasion

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