Barrel pin galling

[oldyeller]

My barrel pin galled on the way out- should I replace it or clean it up a little and reuse it?

[JamesY]

Just reuse it. Mine galled also but i just took some fine grit sandpaper and cleaned it up. Went in like a hot knife through butter (after freezing the pin and heating up the trunnion).

[kingjoey]

Depends on how bad it is and what type of gun we're talking about. If it is scuffed then it isn't really a problem on most guns. If it is galled then it may warrant replacing it so your barrel doesn't back out a few thousandths as the roughness on the pin (and corresponding roughness in the hole) compress down.

[jdberger]

A new pin will cost you $6 plus shipping.

[kingjoey]

A new pin will cost you $6 plus shipping.

Exactly! "When in doubt, change it out"

[tujungatoes]

The pin and barrel galled a bit on my first romanian. No big deal. Unless it's really bad(a majority of the surface area). I'd say take down any high spots with a file, polish it up with some emery cloth and stuff it back in there. just my 2 cents.


Toes

[Utha Schleigle]

Remember when you order or make a new pin; to measure old pin. They vary. A 6.5 to 7mm brill bit can mak a new pin. Measure old pinn at several locations and spin it to 4 to 6 point where mearsured.

I would clean and use old pinn. Always use anti sieze in the little packettes they sell at Auto Parts Stores.