slide stop

[misfire]

      HELLO!

      does anyone have any suggestions on solving  a very hard to

       remove SLIDE STOP?

              mine is a real bear!

                 TIA!
                            MISFIRE!   

[rhart]

I hold the slide pulled back with the marks aligned to the frame with my laft hand then smack the prtruding shaft on the right side of the frame with a rubber hammer. Gets easier to knock out each time. Alternatively, I've used a plastic (delrin?) punch to push it out.

[bang bang]

is your slide stop difficult to remove since you aren't use to removing it? 

as mentioned it will get easier with time and wear.

if your mag bases are plastic, i will use a mag base to press if necessary.

or if you have anything non marring to use.  It doesnt take much.

[Swamp ash]

I can easily get apart my full-size 75, however, I had this problem just yesterday with my PCR.  To get it apart, I simply held the slide in the proper notch alignment  and then pressed down the opposing protruding shaft on the right side on my workbench using my body weight. 

I noticed when I got it apart that the "best" alignment of the slide opening for removing it was slightly before the two notches were aligned, so you may want to examine it when you get it apart

[thedude]

Non marring and pressure is the trick. It will get easier.

[misfire]

 
  THANKS to everyone for the help!!!!!!!!
                 MISFIRE!

[DenStinett]

You can loosen the Spring at bit
Check-out this thread:
http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=22581.0
I know it's about the KADET, the the same idea applies here

[bigdave24]

I find swamp ash's method the best.  Have the grip overhang the workbench, align the marks, push down hard, and the slidestop will easily pop up where you can get a grip on it.

[1SOW]

On my 75B and 75 Shadow,  the alignment marks aren't aligned perfectly.  It may be due some of the pistol upgrades,  but the Shadow was not aligned by the marks  when new.

With the left hand, align the marks and push with right thumb while retracting the slide just a little more past the marks .  I push against my chest for the added movement.   
Mine will then push in with my thumb enough to be able to pull it out with the other hand. I do have to push hard but no blood.

It's okay not to believe me.   I also did it for a range friend with an SP01 to tighten his trigger bar spring screw.

[tpelle]

I cringe at the thought of using a hammer. 

Note that there's a wire spring whose purpose is to ride in a slot in the end of the slide stop pin so as to prevent the slide stop from walking out during firing.  That's why it's hard to remove.  All you have to do is align the witness marks and use the magazine base to press on the end of the pin, and it will pop the spring out of it's slot.  No percussive maintenance required.

Lots of firearms, notably the earlier all-metal S&W autopistols that derived from the M39/M59 designs, use the exact same kind of retaining spring.

[eastman]

Once the marks are aligned, I use a penny to push out the slide stop. The flat surface makes it easier to apply enough force to the pin, and the tool only costs a penny.

[cntrydawwwg]

I can't remember who, but a member posted on here about using a clothes pin. (It works great. )
   Just pop a clothes pin in half, now you've got two helpers for multiple range bags, and zero chance at marring your finish.

[NFH]

Yes clothes pin halves work great. Use it to push on the slide stop stem to get it started, then use the small wedge shaped end to "pry" the stop from the frame. 1 clothes pin becomes 2 takedown tools and they are usually soft wood that will not marr your guns finish.

[1SOW]

And keep the slide stop and spring lubricated.