Hi-Point Threaded Take-down Pin?

[phearly]

I recently saw a Youtube video where a guy was "upgrading" his C9 by replacing the standard, rolled steel take-down pin with a pin that was threaded on one side, with an allen head, making it so you can remove the pin with an allen key instead of the old punch 'n' hammer method. Has anyone had any experience doing this upgrade or know where they can be found?

 

[phearly]

Here is the video I was referencing..... [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FJBW62a7Bo[/ame]

 

[Hookeye]

Pin and punch method seems fast enough.
Maybe faster than trying to locate the correct Allen wrench

 

[phearly]

I don't know. That pin is my biggest beef with Hi-point....especially since the slide is partially covering the pin when it is held back. An allen key is a lot easier to stow than a punch & hammer for me. To each his own I guess ;-)

 

[monitor51]

We have a Hi-Point in the .40 flavor. Never had an issue with the punching out the pin. If it make your life easier, go for it.

 

[phearly]

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[phearly]

Yeah, my HP .45 is easier because the pin is totally exposed when the slide is held back...not sure why they didn't make sure the C9 was as well before they started mass-producing them. Other than that I think they are great guns & an excellent value for the money. They're customer service can't be beat either. My .45 is smoooooooth. It has a LOT less felt recoil than the C9.