Broken Firing Pin - VZ-58 Sporter

[mspben]

Good day all,

So I picked up my new non restricted VZ-58 in 5.56mm from the post office yesterday, and put a 11 rounds through it for kicks.

I went to take it out today again, and click - no bang. Nothing on the primer.

Upon disassembly, I find that the firing is broken.

Questions:

1. Is this rifle known for breaking firing pins when dry-firing? Should I just avoid doing this in the future? I have heard that there is the potential, so I tend to use snap caps in other guns (but not always), but don't have any in .223/5.56 yet.

2. Anyone else had this problem? Couldn't find anything on search.

3. Good source for small spares like this? I'll be wanting a spare bolt etc. as well now.

4. Is the firing pin different than the 7.62x39 firing pin?

I've attempted to get in touch with the store I bought it from but they seem to be busy today - not answering the phone.

Pretty big downer, especially for having had the rifle a little over 24 hours. I have big hopes for this rifle. 5.56, 1 in 7 twist... non-restricted, so I can shoot it in my backyard (I live on a quarter section in the middle of nowhere).

Might have to have a little bourbon and relax.

Ben

 

[sniper762]

Wolverine has parts kits should work!!

 

[svt1940]

Wolverine should have all what you need. Dry firing from time to time shouldn't be an issue. I dry fire my 858 when i have to remove the rear cover and didnt have issues yet,i have the rifle for more than 2 years.
Jocelyn

 

[platnumbob]

If dry-firing a center fire gun broke the firing pin that fast the gun is defective; the store you bought it from should send you a new part I would think.

 

[mspben]

I talked to them late yesterday. Sounds like they were looking into sending one out, but had to check if they had any spares.

Looking at the spare parts list, it seems to have the same part number as the 7.62x39 firing pin, so that should make it a bit easier to get.

I'm going to pick up a few spare parts for it though just in case.

Hopefully it all works out. I have a bunch of ammo just waiting to go through it!

Ben