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Mainspring Housing Pin Tool
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SKU: 080850000
Overview
Designed for 1911 owners who need a simple way to remove the mainspring housing pin, this tool is made to turn a stubborn step into a quick one. Its palm-fitting plastic handle gives you a controlled grip for a single tap, helping speed disassembly and reassembly during repairs or trigger work. It fits all 1911 Autos and is a practical bench tool for routine maintenance, though it is purpose-built for this specific pin rather than general firearm disassembly.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Removing 1911
Auto mainspring housing pin
Helps Release
Stubborn detent-held pin quickly
Useful Disassembly
Reassembly work
Supports Trigger
Pull work during repair or
Fits All
1911 Autos
Key Features
- Designed to remove the 1911 Auto mainspring housing pin held by a detent
- Round plastic handle fits the palm for controlled use
- One rap helps pop the stubborn pin out
- Speeds disassembly and reassembly work on 1911 Autos
- Useful for repairs and trigger pull work using the stone-and-try method
- Fits all 1911 Autos
Best Used For
- 1911 Auto owners needing a simple tool for mainspring housing pin removal during disassembly
- Shooters performing repairs or reassembly on a 1911 and wanting a dedicated pin tool
- Gunsmiths or hobbyists working on trigger pull adjustments using the stone and try method
- Users who prefer a compact hand tool with a palm-fitting handle for controlled pin removal
Specifications
| Approximate Length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Fits | All 1911 Autos |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Handle Type | Round |
| Spec Notes | Mainspring housing pin tool |
| Steel Shank | RC50 steel |
Pros
- Designed for removing the 1911 Auto mainspring housing pin
- Helps release a stubborn detent-held pin quickly
- Useful for disassembly and reassembly work
- Supports trigger pull work during repair or adjustment
- Fits all 1911 Autos
- Compact tool with a palm-fitting plastic handle
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for the 1911 Auto mainspring housing pin specifically, so its use is limited to that task rather than general-purpose disassembly work.
- The tool is intended to remove a pin held in by a detent, so it still depends on proper alignment and a controlled strike to work as described.
- At approximately 3 inches long, it is a compact specialty tool; that makes it easy to store, but it is not a multi-function bench tool.
- The plastic handle is shaped for palm use, which is practical for quick work, but it is not a metal-handled tool.
Suggested Comparisons
- 1911 pistol maintenance tools
- Pistol disassembly tools
- Gunsmithing hand tools
- Firearm repair accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Gunsmithing punch set
- Bench block
- Small parts tray
- Trigger pull gauge
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this tool used for?
It is made for removing the 1911 Auto mainspring housing pin, which is held in by a detent.
Will it work with all 1911 Autos?
Yes. The product description states that it fits all 1911 Autos.
Is this tool only for disassembly, or can it help with reassembly too?
It is described as speeding both disassembly and reassembly jobs.
What kind of handle does it have?
It has a round plastic handle that is described as fitting the palm nicely.
What are the listed specifications?
The listed specs are approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) in length, with an RC50 steel shank and a plastic handle.