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[Major Tom]

Wow! Thanks for all the advice. I'm not big on using an adhesive or locktite for my issue. So, I tried GT's advice and used the hammer method. Turns out that little pin is hardened like a drill bit. I whacked it a couple times with no noticeable upset but it did put tiny little burrs on the pin. I put it back in the toggle using a plastic hammer. Not much resistence but enough I hope. This luger is a 1939 Mauser 42 that is in excellent condition. Future shooting I will put a small piece of tape over the pin if I notice it coming out. Thanks to all who responded.

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Major Tom

Wow! Thanks for all the advice. I'm not big on using an adhesive or locktite for my issue. .

WHY?

You can also just make a new Pin- start with a 17 gage brad/nail, cut to length ++ , put it in the hole, close the toggle and upset the "new" pin with a correct size punch into the hole.

[Eugen]

Such an interesting thread with several potential fixes and informative contributions. I'd try the simplest first: loc-tite. If thst didnt hold, i then move on to some of the other approaches.

[G.T.]

Hey, me thinks the pin you have is probably an old timey fix and may be exactly what you said, a modified drill bit piece? I have original replacement pins for that application, write to me at: gctomeks@msn.com and we will haggle in the manner I'm accustom to? ......That usually means you'll get it for free, just send me your address.... best to all, til...lat'r....GT

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Eugen

Such an interesting thread with several potential fixes and informative contributions. I'd try the simplest first: loc-tite. If thst didnt hold, i then move on to some of the other approaches.

Eugen,
You will find that it does work.
I have used the "trick" several times.

[Eugen]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Eugen,
You will find that it does work.
I have used the "trick" several times.

I would tend to agree, but i am not there working on his project directly to be sure of a slam dunk. As a shade tree auto mechanic, I have relied on about every color and number of loc-tite over the years.