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leadchucker · December 30, 2011, 09:18 PM

I've also heard horror stories that the M1 design allows the firing pin to lightly contact the primer when the bolt chambers a round, and this situation could lead to a slam fire, if you used civilian ammo with softer primers. True, or urban legend?

December 30, 2011, 09:18 PM	#11
leadchucker Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2011 Location: NC Posts: 252	I've also heard horror stories that the M1 design allows the firing pin to lightly contact the primer when the bolt chambers a round, and this situation could lead to a slam fire, if you used civilian ammo with softer primers. True, or urban legend?