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Scattergun Bob · March 1, 2010, 02:17 AM

[QUOTE][Just a point of order, the firing pin spring just keeps the pin back in the bolt until the hammer hits it. /QUOTE]

To be precise, the firing pin retainer spring is ONE of the safeties on the 870, it retains the firing pin in the rearward position in the bolt until the hammer falls, this is of great importance, and is not a JUST issue.

Good Luck & Be Safe

March 1, 2010, 02:17 AM	#9
Scattergun Bob Senior Member Join Date: February 29, 2008 Location: Nine Mile Falls, Washington Posts: 1,186	nutty ned [QUOTE][Just a point of order, the firing pin spring just keeps the pin back in the bolt until the hammer hits it. /QUOTE] To be precise, the firing pin retainer spring is ONE of the safeties on the 870, it retains the firing pin in the rearward position in the bolt until the hammer falls, this is of great importance, and is not a JUST issue. Good Luck & Be Safe __________________ First, with the most, WINS! Regards, Scattergun Bob