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gorlitsa · January 4, 2002, 11:46 PM

How hard must a firing pin hit the primer to set it off? Say, for 22 (rim-fire, I know, but some concept), 38 and 45? I just can't get over how this dinky little bit of metal in the gun starts a reaction that creates an incredible amount of force. Maybe if I get some hard numbers I can reconcile the phyisics in my mind.

Thanks

January 4, 2002, 11:46 PM	#1
gorlitsa Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: The Old Pueblo Posts: 644	Firing Pin Force How hard must a firing pin hit the primer to set it off? Say, for 22 (rim-fire, I know, but some concept), 38 and 45? I just can't get over how this dinky little bit of metal in the gun starts a reaction that creates an incredible amount of force. Maybe if I get some hard numbers I can reconcile the phyisics in my mind. Thanks __________________ Elizabeth