grendel P30 firing pins

jim10017 · December 10, 2007, 06:01 PM

Newer member here with a question. I have a pair of Grendel P30 pistols and have heard that there is a problem with them breaking the firing pins sometimes. I have never had this problem with my first one after putting thousands out of it, but the second one I bought from a guy who had it happen to him. He was able to buy two new pins and had the one repaired and now I have a spare. Long story short should I get new hardened pins made and does anyone know a reputable smith who might do this work? Any help appreciated. Merry Christmas!

Bill DeShivs · December 10, 2007, 06:22 PM

Grendel firing pins are not available, so I would say yes. You need to find someone who truly understands heat treating for these. I may want to try it, if you have lots of time.

jim10017 · December 10, 2007, 07:44 PM

Bill,
I have the new one you could use as a template around how much would you charge for this service?

Bill DeShivs · December 10, 2007, 08:16 PM

I honestly don't know how much, but it would be an interesting after-Christmas project. I can't imagine it being too expensive, though.

Bill DeShivs · December 10, 2007, 08:42 PM

I honestly don't know how much, but it would be an interesting after-Christmas project. I can't imagine it being too expensive, though.

jim10017 · December 10, 2007, 09:57 PM

Bill,
I'll give you a buzz after the holidays and we can talk about it then. Merry Christmas!

December 10, 2007, 06:01 PM	#1
jim10017 Member Join Date: March 26, 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 25	grendel P30 firing pins Newer member here with a question. I have a pair of Grendel P30 pistols and have heard that there is a problem with them breaking the firing pins sometimes. I have never had this problem with my first one after putting thousands out of it, but the second one I bought from a guy who had it happen to him. He was able to buy two new pins and had the one repaired and now I have a spare. Long story short should I get new hardened pins made and does anyone know a reputable smith who might do this work? Any help appreciated. Merry Christmas!

December 10, 2007, 06:22 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Grendel firing pins are not available, so I would say yes. You need to find someone who truly understands heat treating for these. I may want to try it, if you have lots of time. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

December 10, 2007, 07:44 PM	#3
jim10017 Member Join Date: March 26, 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 25	P30 firing pins Bill, I have the new one you could use as a template around how much would you charge for this service?

December 10, 2007, 08:16 PM	#4
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	I honestly don't know how much, but it would be an interesting after-Christmas project. I can't imagine it being too expensive, though. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

December 10, 2007, 08:42 PM	#5
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	I honestly don't know how much, but it would be an interesting after-Christmas project. I can't imagine it being too expensive, though. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

December 10, 2007, 09:57 PM	#6
jim10017 Member Join Date: March 26, 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 25	P30 firing pins Bill, I'll give you a buzz after the holidays and we can talk about it then. Merry Christmas!