Removing AR15 sling mount pins

[Buck119]

i have a colt LE6920.
I need to remove the factory front sling mount to install an accessory rail.
Does anybody know if those two pins are permanent?
No matter how much I try but I cannot push them out.
I would prefer not to use a drill, if possible.

 

[Kahrnut]

Tap them out with a drift pin punch and hammer.

 

[Buck119]

Yes. That is what I have been doing and it is not working. No matter how hard I hammer them.

 

[gyppo]

If it is not coming out you haven’t found a big enough hammer yet.

 

[Buck119]

If it is not coming out you haven’t found a big enough hammer yet.

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One just came out.

 

[Buck119]

Thanks for the encouragement....
LOL

 

[cjnowell72]

Take a dremel with a cut off wheel and cut it flush. It aint movin cause when you hammer those pins all it is gonna do is spread out the hammering force and spread out the pin. And try to ise the largest punch you can thats not wider than the roll pin

 

[Buck119]

Thanks. But as I said one came out. I covered the barrel to avoid damages and went a little harder. Once it moves a little then it’s easy.
And once one it’s out you can remove the mount leaving the other one in place.

 

[10-8 Gunworks]

Those pins are directional. One side is larger than the other. You'll need a steady base, a stout punch, and a BFH.

 

[10-8 Gunworks]

Never mind...just looked at your pic. I thought you were referring to the gas block/sight base pins.