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James K · March 22, 2011, 01:16 PM

That firing pin has a rectangular shape and yes, narrowing it is a common gunsmith trick to increase reliability. Just don't narrow it too much, you want it flat on the end, not sharp or pointy.

Jim

March 22, 2011, 01:16 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	That firing pin has a rectangular shape and yes, narrowing it is a common gunsmith trick to increase reliability. Just don't narrow it too much, you want it flat on the end, not sharp or pointy. Jim