I have searched all over the web, and can not find a single page discussing how to remove the barrel on a Beretta 950 pistol (or the 21A, etc.). I have heard comments such as "be careful, you can bend the frame" and "send it to a gunsmith," etc.
HOWEVER, the whole point of this thread is I plan on replacing the short barrel with a longer barrel, and to do it myself...but don't know how to remove this barrel. It looks like the pin the barrel hinges on simply needs to be punched out (the pin does NOT appear to be staked). If that's the case, which direction is the pin supposed to travel...out from left to right, or vice versa? Is there some other trick to removing it?
I know this can be done, as I've seen guys posted pics of the gun with the barrel removed, or guys selling replacement barrels. Just need to know how to remove it.
All relevant comments are greatly appreciated.
HOWEVER, the whole point of this thread is I plan on replacing the short barrel with a longer barrel, and to do it myself...but don't know how to remove this barrel. It looks like the pin the barrel hinges on simply needs to be punched out (the pin does NOT appear to be staked). If that's the case, which direction is the pin supposed to travel...out from left to right, or vice versa? Is there some other trick to removing it?
I know this can be done, as I've seen guys posted pics of the gun with the barrel removed, or guys selling replacement barrels. Just need to know how to remove it.
All relevant comments are greatly appreciated.