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p228 question

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March 10, 2024, 12:51 PM
goose5
p228 question
There is a pin located on the upper part of the slide right above the decocking lever. On my 228 it worked itself loose. It's not all the way out just on one side. How do I get that pin seated properly again?


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March 10, 2024, 12:56 PM
kkina
That should be a double rollpin. Are both pieces still there?



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March 10, 2024, 02:00 PM
goose5
By double you mean one inside the other? If that's the case both are still there.


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March 10, 2024, 02:07 PM
kkina
OK, good. Well, as far as I know, you just drive it back in. However, you should be replacing it every 5,000 rounds anyways, so maybe the gun is telling you something.



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March 10, 2024, 02:39 PM
12131
^^^ Yeah, they're not supposed to "work themselves out". They were either improperly installed initially, or they're worn out (or broken).


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March 10, 2024, 03:02 PM
Malysh
If one wants to move roll pins one should only use roll pin punches and roll pin starters. Using standard solid punches will result in damaging the roll pins.
March 10, 2024, 05:22 PM
goose5
quote:
Originally posted by kkina:
OK, good. Well, as far as I know, you just drive it back in. However, you should be replacing it every 5,000 rounds anyways, so maybe the gun is telling you something.


It is a certified refurbished red box bought from 220ST so maybe having someone else smarter than me look at it is in order. Thanks.


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March 10, 2024, 07:41 PM
kkina
If it were me, I would just put in fresh roll pins and start the countdown from there.



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March 10, 2024, 08:18 PM
CD228
I'd honestly consider dropping a parts kit in the pistol. Replace the pins and the high wear springs. Cheap insurance. But, I'd defer to the group, you have some real P228 experts here.
March 10, 2024, 08:58 PM
kkina
^Yes, even better idea. Replace everything with new and start the round count from scratch.



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