I actually didn't believe it was possible. What do I know.
titanium firing pin for AR
- Thread starter pauls
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I actually didn't believe it was possible. What do I know.
Details Paul, what rifle what ammo was involved? You either have an out spec bolt/firing pin or sh*tty ammo. What makes you think a Ti firing pin will solve the problem??
TW25B
You guys are funny.
If you guys actually wanted to learn more about what I'm experiencing, you have a funny way of asking.
Rather than sharing some info (assuming you have anything of value to share) all that is offered are snide and condescending remarks.
Don't get me wrong, I'm being entertained as much as you are as I find it amusing that the "experts" here have never heard of an AR slamfire happening before.
It can occur for a number of reasons and has happened many times.
If you shoot enough, you see a bit of everything.
This is the first time its happening to me, and is 100% ammo related.
Rather than relegate the 4000 rounds of this particular ammo to practice only, I'd like to see if I can salvage it as competition ammo as it is accurate out of my rifles.
Seeing as no one has a source for a pin here in Canada, this thread really has no more value to me so I'll let you guys resume your never ending discussions on NEA quality control, bear defence and shooting into space.
Take care.
If you guys actually wanted to learn more about what I'm experiencing, you have a funny way of asking.
Rather than sharing some info (assuming you have anything of value to share) all that is offered are snide and condescending remarks.
Don't get me wrong, I'm being entertained as much as you are as I find it amusing that the "experts" here have never heard of an AR slamfire happening before.
It can occur for a number of reasons and has happened many times.
If you shoot enough, you see a bit of everything.
This is the first time its happening to me, and is 100% ammo related.
Rather than relegate the 4000 rounds of this particular ammo to practice only, I'd like to see if I can salvage it as competition ammo as it is accurate out of my rifles.
Seeing as no one has a source for a pin here in Canada, this thread really has no more value to me so I'll let you guys resume your never ending discussions on NEA quality control, bear defence and shooting into space.
Take care.
Leviathan024
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- GP Alberta
I am interested to hear how it works out. Don't bother with the computer chair armorer
I'm interested in what gun and ammo was used. You seem to know what is causing it and yet your solution is to use a Ti firing pin that equates to expensive snake oil. What ammo is/was it and who makes your AR?? I'm betting one or both of the aforementioned items are of questionable quality, or perhaps a damaged component of the rifle itself.
The "experts" on this forum often have a lot more germane knowledge than they let on. I won't list the very knowledgeable members as the list is quite long and not all of them have commented in this thread. What I can and will tell you, is that absolutely no one who carries an AR for a living or has carried an AR for a living recommends or uses a Ti firing pin.
As for sourcing one in Canada. Pretty much all the cool stuff you need to order out of the US as most vendors tend to carry junk, or have limited selections or are out of stock. For a rare and expensive snake oil piece such as the Ti firing pin, you'll need to do some digging and be prepared to spend a pretty penny.
TW25B
Sales of Pdent
Member
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta
We have them in stock. Give us a call and ask for Yves, he's our AR expert.
- Location
- Jameson, SK
Can someone please direct me the shooting into space thread??? I wanna read it.
-J.
ps - Paul, don't let the haters get ya. I've asked lots of "stupid questions" that may or not be stupid. It pisses me off too, and your answer is funny.
-J.
ps - Paul, don't let the haters get ya. I've asked lots of "stupid questions" that may or not be stupid. It pisses me off too, and your answer is funny.
Thanks for letting me know.
Although I have to question your business practices, you know, selling snake oil and all...
LOL.
I am genuinely entertained by these types of threads and the standard responses.
Not irritated or pissed at all.
Just confused why people wouldn't want to actually engage in a productive conversation and possibly learn something.
I don't usually play in this section of the forum as the content here is 1% useful and 99% Jerry Springer-esque entertainment.
Its only a matter of time before someone throws a chair...
- Location
- Jameson, SK
I'd F-ing LOVE to throw a chair!!!!
I know very little about AR's, but even with that I wondered..... I do hope it works for ya, and that it's an inexpensive part, and easy to change.
If you'd prefer a more academic, less "metal horns", brand of condescension, come on over to the precision rifle section!!!! Hhahahahahah!!
-J.
So, a sponsor replied and had the part you want and this is you're response to them? Unbelievable.
- Location
- Georgetown Ontario
Ya that kinda said it all right there! I think all he needs to do is take a file to a scaffolding nail to make his own lightweight firing pin LOL.
I recall one time, many many moons ago where folks reported the AR15 slam fire and the cause was a much heavier firing pin. After that, a lot of extra material was removed to lighten it to what is is today. Can't say I've ever heard of a slam fire with today's ARs.
What brand ammo is this that has hyper sensitive primers 'cause I'd like to avoid buying them.
What brand ammo is this that has hyper sensitive primers 'cause I'd like to avoid buying them.
The gun is a competition gun, not a "work" gun.
Has light weight bolt carrier and buffer, so the carrier velocity is faster than what you would typically find in an AR.
Everything is well within spec and high quality.
The ammo is Freedom Munitions. Seems their primer cups are thin enough that I'm getting intermittent doubling (3 or 4 per 100 rounds) in my main competition rifle.
That's unacceptable.
By reducing the mass of the floating firing pin, I'll be reducing the mass of the object slamming into the primer every time the gun cycles.
This should eliminate the odd doubling I'm getting with this ammo.
If it does, I have ammo I can use in competition and don't have go spend $1000 to replace it.
If not, I'm out $40. I won't buy Starbucks for a few days and I'm no worse off.
In the competition world, Ti firing pins are a common remedy for this not uncommon problem.
Slamfire/doubling can be caused by a number of things:
- sticking/dirty firing pin
- bump firing
- improperly functioning disconnector/hammer follow
- primers too sensitive for AR use.
I know the cause of my issue, I'm trying the least expensive possible remedy first.
And to keep this thread on track, the results of the paternity test are back, and I'm NOT the father!
Woo Woo Woo Woo.
Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!
Too early in the morning for sarcasm?
Maybe I should have used smilies.
OK, now it makes sense - I just like to understand what's going on, no disrespect intended, but I don't know you from Adam. There are a lot of the "my gun does x, I want part y to fix it " threads on here and the enormous majority of the time, the part won't fix anything.
