is this normal for a SxS?

[Rickyy101]

i just bought a SxS from a sponsor and i love it, but i have a question. when the hammers are not cocked they are not resting against the firing pin (if thats the right term) and when they are dry fired, they arent hitting it either (unless its happening too fast for my eyes to see?)


is that normal? :\

 

[sherlockbonez]

First thing u need to do is stop dry firing ur double!

 

[John303]

R; That would be normal, but not in all cases especially very old hammer guns, the hammers hit the pin and then rebound off the pin into that position you refer to. When this kind of lock v the other became the norm I don't know, others may have that time / date. FWIW --- John303.

 

[iceman2]

Does the shotgun fire when loaded? If so then obviously the hammers are hitting the pins. Most firing pins are spring loaded so as to retract from the hole and not drag on the case when opening the action. If in doubt, place a finger over the firing pin hole and pull the trigger, once the bleeding stops you will realize the hammers are hitting the pins. (just fooling don't do this)

 

[kamlooky]

Does the shotgun fire when loaded? If so then obviously the hammers are hitting the pins. Most firing pins are spring loaded so as to retract from the hole and not drag on the case when opening the action. If in doubt, place a finger over the firing pin hole and pull the trigger, once the bleeding stops you will realize the hammers are hitting the pins. (just fooling don't do this)

I can admit I was foolish enough to do this on a .410 single I bought.
I couldn't see the firing pin come out and I figured wtf?
Is this thing going to fire off a round or not.
Sooo, smarty pants that I am, I put my pinkie over the end and pulled the
hammer back and pulled the trigger.
I didn't bleed but definately expressed some kind words to myself..........
Hope this helps.......

 

[catnthehatt]

i just bought a SxS from a sponsor and i love it, but i have a question. when the hammers are not cocked they are not resting against the firing pin (if thats the right term) and when they are dry fired, they arent hitting it either (unless its happening too fast for my eyes to see?)


is that normal? :\

Yup, rebounding hammers.
Fogedaboudit!
Cat

 

[Wild-Wild-West]

Rickyy101,

That is normal. The hammers should not be resting on the pins. If you accidentally bump them, you can prematurely fire a loaded chamber. The hammers rebound after firing to the rest position away from the pins.

You should also avoid dry firing a hammer gun, as this will damage the pins in the nipples. That could be a costly repair if this is an older gun, and spare parts would likely be in limited supply. If you wish to test the hammers, place a snap cap into the chamber before firing.

If you want to verify that your hammers are hitting the primer in a cartridge, what I do is put white masking tape over the rear side of a Snap cap, then load them into the chambers and fire the shotgun. Afterwards, merely inspect the tape to verify that the firing pin did tear into them and that would be a good indication as to whether or not your hammers and pins are working.

Hope that helps,

w.w.w.

 

[brybenn]

Ya tape on a snap cap. That would have been good advise. I did the finger test. Didn't bleed but screamed like sissy girl for a while. It to was a 410 o/u

 

[Ahsan Ahmed]

As already mentioned, rebounding hammer is a good safety feature that is designed to strike the base of the firing pin only when that hammer has been fully cocked and tripped via pressing the trigger.

Having said that, as far as handling of firearms are concerned - regardless of the number of mechanical safety gadgets in place - it may certainly not be out of place to say as well, that it is imperative to constantly bear in mind that the ultimate/sole dependant feature of safety is the consistent utilization of common sense, precaution and a sense of responsibility at all times!