Front sight stem and flash cone catch removal

[sam game]

I have to remove the front sight stem and the cone catch from the front sight base/booster sleeve and would appreciate information about the easiest way to do that. Are the pins securing these two parts on the base riveted or can they be removed with a punch? Any input will be much appreciated, thanks in advance.

[ScottD]

Punch 'em out. They look much more complicated than they really are. Parts are under slight pressure, so pushing down (horizontal) on them helps. Be aware, they come out MUCH easier than they go back in.....

[rocco1911]

Its alot harder to put them back in then it is to remove them I have my son do mine after throwing a set across the shop a time ago its become one of his chores now....

[sam game]

Thanks a lot ScottD and rocco 1911 for the info, much appreciated. It's great to see your son following your foot steps rocco 1911, we need more young people like him to continue the tradition...

[rocco1911]

Your welcome glad to help & I have a couple of boys they all help out & enjoy building shooting these thats why I have so many they each have @ least one...