The Grace USA 1/16-inch (1.6mm) Starter Brass Punch (brand part no. BSP-116) is a gunsmithing hand tool built to start pins and roll pins without marring the surrounding metal. Grace USA machines the tip from solid brass, a softer metal that grips the pin without chewing up blued or Cerakoted finishes. The narrow 1/16-inch tip is sized for small-diameter pins found on triggers, sears, and small parts common to handguns and rifles. It is a staple addition to any gunsmithing tool roll, whether you are a hobbyist or a working gunsmith.

Key Specifications

• The working tip is machined from solid brass to avoid marring blued or coated steel parts.
• Tip diameter measures 1/16-inch (1.6mm), sized for small pins and roll pins.
• The punch is manufactured by Grace USA, a longtime maker of American gunsmithing tools.
• Style is classified as a starter punch, meant to begin pin removal before finishing with a pin punch.
• The UPC is 731940161611.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a brass punch instead of steel?
Brass is softer than blued or coated steel, so it starts pins without scratching or marring the finish around the pin hole.

What is a starter punch used for?
A starter punch begins moving a pin out of its hole; once it is started, a longer pin punch finishes driving it through.

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