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**Unclenick** · November 9, 2007, 10:33 PM

I have made several out of plain old O-1 drill rod. Heat and quench; draw back at 800°F. About RC 50, as suggested before. It's not stainless, though most firing pins don't spend a lot of time exposed to the elements.

Buying one is still easiest, if possible. The original poster has no machine tools available, and filing accurately takes a lot of time. I've had to do that before, though, on odd shapes. My dad's old Stevens Walnut Hill, for one. Off axis .22 RF rectangular nosed pin.

November 9, 2007, 10:33 PM	#17
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	I have made several out of plain old O-1 drill rod. Heat and quench; draw back at 800°F. About RC 50, as suggested before. It's not stainless, though most firing pins don't spend a lot of time exposed to the elements. Buying one is still easiest, if possible. The original poster has no machine tools available, and filing accurately takes a lot of time. I've had to do that before, though, on odd shapes. My dad's old Stevens Walnut Hill, for one. Off axis .22 RF rectangular nosed pin. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle