TAPER PIN STARTER Reviews & Ratings

This tool’s radiused face matches the end of the front sight housing taper pin to prevent damage during removal. The taper pin is removed by driving from left to right; the small end is on the left side of the barrel, the large end is on the right side! SPECS: 4' (10.2cm) long. 3?32' (2.4mm) diameter tip.

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Reviews Summary

The Taper Pin Starter by STARRETT receives high praise for its effectiveness in removing and reinstalling taper pins on AR rifles. Users admire its solid construction and concave design, which prevents damage to pins and sights. However, there are some concerns over durability, with reports of chipping and quality control issues implying potential discrepancies in manufacturing quality.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Effectiveness

65%

Many reviewers highlight the punch's efficiency in removing taper pins from various AR components. Its concave design ensures that taper pins are safely and easily removed without damage, making it a trusted tool for both amateurs and seasoned gunsmiths.

Quality and Durability

40%

While the construction quality receives praise from several users, a notable percentage reports issues related to durability, including chipping and jagged edges on the punch's tip. This raises concerns about consistent quality control across units.

User Experience

55%

Several reviews mention the frustrations faced when using other tools before finally finding the Taper Pin Starter. The positive user experience and ease of use compared to alternatives make it a highly recommended necessity for AR maintenance.

Safety Concerns

25%

A few users voiced safety concerns while using the punch, mentioning incidents where pieces chipped off or the punch mushroomed, highlighting the importance of safety equipment like glasses. Most agree that caution is essential while using.

Recommendation

75%

The general sentiment leans heavily towards recommending the Taper Pin Starter for anyone involved in AR maintenance. Reviewers stress it as an indispensable tool for removing/installing taper pins, despite some reported durability issues.

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Excellent Punch For FSB Pins

This punch was purchased to remove the tapered pins from the FSB of my AR. It worked perfectly, no muss, no fuss. Essentially, it looks like a nail set punch, but of a much higher quality than one can purchase at the local hardware store. Plus, it's made in the USA. It caused no damage to my tapered pins and aided in removing as well as re-installing my AR's front sight base. A must have for AR armorers.

Quality set of punches

Very useful tool would recommend

Chipped away

The end that goes on top of the taper pin chipped with in the first few hits of the hammer

Returned it.

Half of the concave tip was missing. It was so jagged that it would cut you. Sadly, it was the only thing in my order that I really needed; the other items I just added to my order to get free shipping. After looking at the damaged punch, it looks fragile and cheap. I don't want it.

didn't do it's job

Was driving out tapered pins of USGI triangle sight of my 6920 and I was driving from the right side. The pins didn't even bulge after some heavy whacks. The tip of this pin even chipped off. I was able to remove the taper pins by using a regular pin puch (oversized one) so that it prevents overshooting and marring the FSB.