S&W 1937 Brazilian Swivel Removal??

[Uncle Grinch]

I want to put a set of grips on my S&W 45DA and need to remove the swivel on the bottom of the grip. I tried drifting the small pin out and it doesn't budge.

Any ideas on how it's supposed to be removed.

[Char-Gar]

You drift out the pin on the bottom side of the frame. Soak the pin in Kroil and let it sit over night. Get a proper fitting punch and whack it. It will come out. I suspect you have some rust in there. The pin is not tapered so it does not matter which side you push from.

[Frank46]

Had the same problem on my 1937 Brazilian.Kroil and a good fitting punch. The old girl now wears a set of S&W smooth N frame grips. The repro grips were too small for my hand. Frank

[Dutchman]

Get a bigger hammer, Grinch!

Dutch

[Uncle Grinch]

Gonna make me a proper size punch and use a 26 oz brass hammer after it soaks for a day or so in CRC "Knocker Loose".

[Uncle Grinch]

Well, I finally was able to drive the pin out and suprisingly, it was not rusted. There was a coating of what looked like hard dried oil. Now I can install my grips.

[Char-Gar]

Glad it came out for you. Enjoy your pistol.