Scuffin’ on a Workin’ man’s Boomstick? Character marks.
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Tap it on a pine 2x4 upside-down hitting the flat on the buffer threads down gently see if it moves.
Same principle as this https://youtu.be/lfWAoBqq-0c?feature=shared
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Thanks. I gave that a try about a dozen times and pretty hard and it didn’t move and I do have one of the kinetic bullet puller. I think the plunger weighs almost nothing so there isn’t much momentum.
Can you spin it with needle nose?
I’ve tried a regular set of needles nose and a smaller pair of curved needles nose and so far I haven’t moved it as far as I can tell. I did use a punch and a small hammer to push it down far enough to get the buffer and spring out. Hasn’t moved since.
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drill a small hole to fit a 2" sheet rock screw in the top of retainer, when the screw bottoms out, it should push the stuck retainer up the threads. If it binds at least you will be able to grab it with stronger plyers.
This works for removing stuck plugs of wood in hole saws too
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If the easy out doesn’t work I’ll give that a try. I just hope I can get a hole drilled in it. Thanks.
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You can do it you don’t have drill the center that would be hard just make a dent with a nail or screw and a hammer to start. After you have a hole you should put some lube in it. Another trick is put white vinegar as it will dissolve rust from the spring.
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All I heard was lube the hole…
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Ketchup has vinegar in it and it will polish brass
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I thought about that, and using a punch to make a divot but I’m afraid that would just push the plunger farther down in the hole. That’s how I got it down far enough to get the buffer and spring out.
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You have way more patience than I do @string1946
I’m still rooting for you to get it out!
But if all else fails then hit it with your purse 
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Thanks. I’m probably going to use a really small drill bit to make a divot and then go to a bigger one. And I do have what my wife and I call my man purse. I wear mostly tees and jogging pants which limits my CCW opinions. If I don’t feel like the belly band then I break out my man purse. It’s made by Maxpedition and has room for my wallet, mulitool, phone etc. It has a zipper pocket with a holster and if I feel uncomfortable with a situation I just unzip it and slip my hand inside. I have 2, a smaller one and a larger one.
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Hey I like that and actually carried one myself for awhile after surgery. I must have misplaced it in our move and wouldn’t mind having another one @string1946
I’m going to look into the MaxPedition, thanks!
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Do that. They’re a bit pricey but in my opinion, well worth it.
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Some are on sale and others are BOGO.
Yeah they aren’t cheap though.
I think you would be happy with a Maxpedition. They are very well made.
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That there’s what Manly Men call a “Murse”.
A Manly way to carry your Wife’s feminine-hygiene products and makeup compact…
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Ok, I was finally able to get back on this project. I started by trying to drill a small hole in the retainer. I really couldn’t see what I was doing but I was making metal shaving that was attracted to a magnet so I was confident I was drilling the retainer and not the receiver. After getting what I thought was a hole, I went to a dental pick and was able to move the retainer a little. I kept picking at it and slowly raised it enough I could get a better grip on it with needle nose pliers and pull it out. Now it’s time to cleanup and reassemble. I keep a stock of small AR parts so I have replacements for the retainer and spring. First I have to go pick up Virgil the wonder dog from the Vets after getting some teeth pulled.
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Man I’m glad you finally got that thing out 
Pics of Virgil please @string1946
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