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abruzzi · December 20, 1999, 11:17 PM

I have an STI hybrid pistol chambered for 357 sig which has had almost no rounds run thru it. I have encountered a problem where the firing pin stop comes loose and drops down to block the hammer from striking the firing pin. And if I fiddle with it, the firing pin comes flying back at me.

Some guys have suggested just to keep shooting until the gun loosens up(?). Others have suggested getting a stronger spring on the firing pin to increase pressure against the stop.

Any thoughts out there?? Thanks.

December 20, 1999, 11:17 PM	#1
abruzzi Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 1999 Location: Hurricane, WV, USA Posts: 192	I have an STI hybrid pistol chambered for 357 sig which has had almost no rounds run thru it. I have encountered a problem where the firing pin stop comes loose and drops down to block the hammer from striking the firing pin. And if I fiddle with it, the firing pin comes flying back at me. Some guys have suggested just to keep shooting until the gun loosens up(?). Others have suggested getting a stronger spring on the firing pin to increase pressure against the stop. Any thoughts out there?? Thanks.