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thallub · November 13, 2012, 02:53 PM

IMO: Best material for making simple firing pins are engine pushrods. i'm partial to the pushrods from 30s-50s Chevy engines. Pushrods are harder than nails but soft enough to file or turn on a lathe.

November 13, 2012, 02:53 PM	#11
thallub Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: South Western OK Posts: 3,112	IMO: Best material for making simple firing pins are engine pushrods. i'm partial to the pushrods from 30s-50s Chevy engines. Pushrods are harder than nails but soft enough to file or turn on a lathe.