Can't get the ******* trigger pin out of a Glock 43. Help? Tips?

[Dogtown Darren]

Attempting to install a Ghost Connector in a Glock 43, and I can't get the trigger pin out. I'd heard that they were difficult, but Mother of God, this thing won't budge!

Any help or tips? Blunt force trama?

Just...damn!

 

[Dogtown Darren]

Going left to right, put some oil on both sides, wiggled the slide release and trigger bar. This thing is in there.

 

[FatBack77]

try pushing forward on the slide release (towards the muzzle of the gun) while applying pressure to the pin....slowly work the slide release back and up to see if the pin pops out. It's almost like there is a sweet spot in there for some reason.....if all else fails, beat the piss outta it with a punch! Good Luck and Happy Glocking!

 

[Lancekl]

http://www.xdtalk.com/threads/glock-43-connector-install-fyi.272137/

 

[FatBack77]

http://www.xdtalk.com/threads/glock-43-connector-install-fyi.272137/

I've disassembled the 42 and 43 with simply finding the sweet spot on the slide release....but, if this is easier I'm all for giving it a shot next time! Try it Dogtown Darren and let us know!

 

[Dogtown Darren]

Believe it or not, I was able to swap the connector without removing the trigger pin. I removed the rear pin and popped the assembly out of the back, leaving the trigger bar attached at the trigger pin. After that, it was a matter of getting everything lined up and lovingly "encouraging" the rear assembly back into place.

Trigger feels great, much improved.

Having said that, I am going to try the trick to push down on the slide release, thus relieving pressure on the pin, the next time I clean the gun up. I kinda feel defeated, LOL, can't let the G43 get the best of me.

Thank you for the info. It is much appreciated.

 

[fattboyzz]

Believe it or not, I was able to swap the connector without removing the trigger pin. I removed the rear pin and popped the assembly out of the back, leaving the trigger bar attached at the trigger pin. After that, it was a matter of getting everything lined up and lovingly "encouraging" the rear assembly back into place.

Trigger feels great, much improved..

This is how I've done it every time on my Glocks. :0)

 

[FatBack77]

Nice! More than one way to skin a cat!

 

[nicaburns]

The ghost connector is a good add... I wind up using a punch and tapping with a hammer handle on my 43 to remove the pin while moving the slide release... Definitely much tougher than a full size Glock pin!

 

[Dogtown Darren]

I was using a Glock tool and a hammer, and I was hitting it with some pretty good force! Not full tilt wailing on it, but harder than I was comfortable with, and the sucker didn't budge.

I've fooled with G19's and 26's, no problems at all. The 43 is a whole other animal.