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Starrett has been making measuring and shop tools since 1880, and the 565E drive pin punch carries that reputation into your gunsmithing kit. This is a single 3/16" diameter steel punch measuring 4" overall, ground from carefully selected tool steel, then hardened and properly tempered so the tip holds up under repeated hammer blows. The size is stamped right on the head, so you're never squinting at a drawer full of look-alikes trying to figure out which one you grabbed.
A drive pin punch is your workhorse for pushing pins the rest of the way out once they're moving. On stubborn or staked pins, the usual move is to break them loose with a short tapered starter punch, then switch over to a straight punch like this to drive them clean through the bore. Because the 565E has a straight, full-diameter shank rather than a taper, it stays in contact with the pin all the way through, which is exactly what you want for detent pins, trigger group pins, and roll pins on AR-pattern rifles, pistols, and plenty of other builds.
The knurled finger grip gives you a solid, no-slip hold when you're lining up on a small pin, and the polished finish keeps the tool feeling good in hand year after year. Starrett's steel punches are known for holding their shape instead of mushrooming at the strike end, which is a big part of why folks reach for the name even when cheaper options exist.
One tip from the bench: when driving pins with any steel punch, lay a strip of masking tape around the pin hole so a slipped strike doesn't mar your finish. Pair the 565E with a matching bench block and a small brass or nylon hammer and you've got a clean, controlled setup for detail work. It's a buy-it-once tool for anyone who works on their own firearms.
It's a straight drive pin punch for pushing pins out of a workpiece once they're loose. In firearm work that means detent pins, trigger and hammer pins, and roll pins on AR-style rifles and pistols. The full-diameter shank keeps steady contact with the pin as it travels through the bore.
It's a drive punch, meaning the shank runs straight rather than tapering to the tip. Tapered starter punches are what you use to break a stubborn or staked pin loose first, then you swap to a straight punch like the 565E to drive it the rest of the way through.
This listing is a single 3/16" punch only. Starrett does offer the 565 series in a full eight-piece boxed set as well as other diameters sold individually, so you can build out just the sizes you need.
Any steel punch can mar a finish if it slips, so a good habit is to lay a strip of masking tape around the pin hole before you start. Working over a bench block and using a properly sized punch also keeps things controlled. For softer contact on visible surfaces, some folks reach for a brass punch instead.
| UPC | 049659525823 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Style | Pin |
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