Can firing pins be replaced?

Firing pins don’t break easily, or often, and they can be a pain in the butt to remove and replace on some guns when they do. If you’re concerned about breakage of yours on a particular gun, and you know how to replace it, I’d buy one or two replacements to keep on hand, especially if you’ve had one break before.

Can you buy a firing pin online?

Buying firing pins is simple. Find your gun manufacturer, and select the firing pin you need. ORDER ONLINE, ANYTIME!

Are all firing pins the same?

No. Firing pins are available in several weights made of varying steel or titanium alloys. However, they should be made to the same dimensional specifications and be within weight tolerances appropriate for the material from which they are made.

Does a revolver have a firing pin?

The firing pin or striker is generally located in the bolt of a repeating firearm. Firearms that do not have bolts, such as revolvers and the majority of single-shot firearms, generally have a very short firing pin in the action frame, or else attached to the hammer itself.

Where can I get a new firing pin?

Find replacement firing pins for repair projects and restorations alike with the selection offered by Numrich Gun Parts Corp. Numrich has been providing gunsmiths and the shooting community with parts and accessories like these firing pins since 1950. Browse by manufacturer to find the exact parts that you need today. Heritage Mfgr.

Where does the Pin go on a shotgun?

Forming the end was tricky, because the pin goes through the receiver at a compound angle (upwards and to the right) and the rear surface of the pin has to be square to the hammer face. And of course the pin had to be just the right length as well. As always, I left it a bit long when I initially cut it off.

What kind of parts are used for firing pins?

We carry a multitude of manufacturers firing pin parts, available in your choice of stainless steeel or titanium. We stock the biggest names in firearm technology, including Sig Sauer and Smith & Wesson.as well as specialty and outdated or older models like the MG34.

Can a broken firing pin block a hammer?

I removed the trigger guard and butt stock, and found part of the broken pin jammed down in front of one of the hammers. Un-good! The arrow shows part of the broken firing pin blocking the hammer. I hate it when that happens! (Photo © Russ Chastain) I definitely had a problem. The broken firing pin.