Tips for getting a trigger pin out of a Glock (actually a Timberwolf)

[Keiichi]

Hi all

I recently picked up a Timberwolf large frame lower from Lone Wolf, but I have an issue with my grip and inadvertently engaging the slide stop lever. The Timberwolf came with the enhanced slide stop lever with the little additional bulge. I'd really rather not have to change my practiced grip.

I'd like to swap the factory slide stop lever from the Glock lower it's replacing. An alternative might be a stiffer slide stop lever spring.

I was able to get the slide stop lever out of the Glock lower by wiggling the lever and pushing the trigger pin half way out. No fuss.

Not so lucky with the Timberwolf. I tried the wiggle-and-push method for about 20 minutes, eventually putting enough force into it that my hand ached. I also tried tapping on a punch with a hammer to no avail - I don't want to damage anything by hitting it too hard... As far as I know it's basically a Glock oem design.

Does anyone have any tips for getting the trigger pin out of the Timberwolf frame?
Is there something else that needs to be moved slightly to release the pin?
Has anyone had trouble like this getting the trigger pin out of a factory Glock frame?

[The_Shadow]

The pins are suppose to come out on the right side if I recall.  Pushing left side to right side.

[Keiichi]

Thanks Shadow, I know that and that's what I did/tried.

[Keiichi]

Success. I guess this thread becomes a minor PSA.

The slide lock lever spring in each has a slightly different shape.

In the factory Glock, simply wiggling the lever up and down while pushing on the trigger pin allows the hole in the lever to align and the pin to slide free.

In the Timberwolf, the spring on the enhanced lever actually pushes the lever toward the rear of the pistol, so just wiggling it up and down does not result in the holes aligning. Lifting the lever and then applying slight pressure toward the muzzle allows the holes to align and the pin slides right out.

The more you know.