Just 2 weeks ago I removed the sling swivel just by using a hammer and roll pin punch. I did it to put it on the other side as I'm a lefty. Getting it off was pretty much straight foreward, now re-installing on the other side, well let's just say it took me about 20 min. of messing to get it back on. Have any of you guys ever wished you had a 3rd hand!...Ed