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[CJOttawa]

Shown in the above photo: TPC, Redux bolt, pierce pin assembly and modified velocity adjuster with pins for installing pierce pin assembly.

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I saw a post on M.CB a short time ago about this.

Someone made a tool, might have been a squeegee, that had a tool milled onto one end specifically for the installation and removal of pierce-pin assemblies.

Anyone have a link?

Yes, I already have a home-made tool - basically a flattened screwdriver. The tool I'm thinking of is more elegant, having a properly machined or molded profile to prevent it from slipping off or damaging the assembly when gronked on.

EDIT - I think I found one solution: Easiest way to remove piercing pin assembly

Thanks for posting that Agent Smith!

Looks like modifying a standard, CCI velocity adjuster could work.

The end could be turned down to fit inside the assembly and the tip drilled to accommodate the piercing pin.
A roll pin across the end would engage the slot.

I'll post pics once I try this. One less tool to carry.

[thisissparta]

wouldn't it be one *more* tool to carry?

you could probably modify a spare CCI plastic tip to work to remove the pierce pins.

[Greenmtnphantom]

I was about to say, wouldn't just making a tip for the velocity adjuster be easier?

[CJOttawa]

Originally Posted by thisissparta

wouldn't it be one *more* tool to carry?

you could probably modify a spare CCI plastic tip to work to remove the pierce pins.

Naw, what I mean is I'll take my velocity adjuster tool and drill/mill the opposite end so it works like the above tool. That way, one tool, dual purpose.

Originally Posted by greenmtnphantom

I was about to say, wouldn't just making a tip for the velocity adjuster be easier?

That's a good idea! A little "cap" that could be popped onto the velocity adjuster or left on the opposite end...

[CJOttawa]

Well, I drilled the end of my velocity adjuster.

It fits *perfectly* inside the pierce pin assembly which bodes well for using it as an install tool. I haven't cross-drilled and pinned it yet as my rotary tool is pooched.

On thing: putting a small magnet in the end of the tool would facilitate using it on gas-in-grip markers like the Redux or Boxgun, without disassembling the marker.

[PB Weasel]

Question, how would the tool be able to "straddle" the pin if there is a roll pin through the middle of the drilled recess?

Edit: Unless you stick a punch up there and dent the middle of said roll pin to accommodate the pierce pin? IDK

[splattttttt]

I always used a paper clip that I keep in my tool bag for this. Works perfect, just minor modding and yer set

[PB Weasel]

I will be doing the same until i have time to make one of these. Thanks for the idea Jack.

[CJOttawa]

Originally Posted by new2pump

Question, how would the tool be able to "straddle" the pin if there is a roll pin through the middle of the drilled recess?

Edit: Unless you stick a punch up there and dent the middle of said roll pin to accommodate the pierce pin? IDK

Grub screws would work and wouldn't need to go all the way through; one per side. Bending it up as you suggest would work too.

[CJOttawa]

Bumping this as I've updated the first post.

The velocity adjuster can be modified to install a pierce pin assembly. An added plus: it still works for its intended purpose, eliminating the need for an extra tool on field.