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Fireing pin question?

NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
edited September 2002 in General Discussion
I think Im right but would someone tell me is a Titanaium fireing pin stronger than your standard fireing pin.Me and a friend were talking about the subject.I said I believe I would prefer one over the standard fireing pin.He say's no they will break easyier,because their harder.Can someone shed some lite on the subject.

Thanks!!

Rugster


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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Shortest possible lock time can be an advantage if that's what is limiting your accuracy but I would first look at an adjustable trigger or a trigger job.
    You need enough momentum in the hammer/striker/firing pin spring, system to keep the firing pin forward during the high pressure phase of the firing cycle. This means you need weight. If the parts are too light you can perforate primers or in the case of rimfire, blow out the case under the firing pin. In some guns a forceful rebound of the firing pin accompanied by a blast of high pressure gas can be damaging to the gun and/or you.
    Titanium firing pins might show some advantage for light target loads but unless I had evidence to the contrary, I would not trust them with full power loads.
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    I have heard in Military semi autos such as the M1 and the MAS, if you get slamfires, a lighter fireing pin, IE titanium, is just the ticket, though this is just heresay.

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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I believe titanium will NOT break easier -- in fact the metal has slightly more flexibility, and hence is less "brittle," than steel. One of the reasons titanium was slow to the market in guns, is that it had more "flex." The business about faster lock time & lighter weight is all true.

    If I'm mistaken, no doubt someone will correct me.

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