Uberti 44-40/44sp firing pin

Chesster · September 18, 2007, 04:01 AM

I bought a used American Western Regulator with brass grip frame and 5.5 barrel, dual cylinder. Shoots good and accurate. Looks good and feels tight like a new one. Only problem, the firing pin comes to a rough jagged point that tends to pierce the primers. I plan to smooth it out but would like some recommendations before starting. I plan to use the rubber wheel on a Dremel Stylus to take the rough edge off. I would like some advice on rounding the pin off on the tiny tip.

Harry Bonar · September 19, 2007, 12:41 PM

Sir:
If you round off the pin it may be too short.
Just be careful with your dremel mounted in a vise and rotate the pin till round - hopefully it will still be long enough.
The finished protrusion with the hammer down would be in the .060 - .070 range.
Harry B.

DnPRK · September 19, 2007, 12:46 PM

Buy a new firing pin

Chesster · September 19, 2007, 01:28 PM

Thanks for the info. I have rounded it of and will test fire it this weekend hopefully. If it don't work reliably, I'll get the new one.

September 18, 2007, 04:01 AM	#1
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	Uberti 44-40/44sp firing pin I bought a used American Western Regulator with brass grip frame and 5.5 barrel, dual cylinder. Shoots good and accurate. Looks good and feels tight like a new one. Only problem, the firing pin comes to a rough jagged point that tends to pierce the primers. I plan to smooth it out but would like some recommendations before starting. I plan to use the rubber wheel on a Dremel Stylus to take the rough edge off. I would like some advice on rounding the pin off on the tiny tip.

September 19, 2007, 12:41 PM	#2
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	rough pin Sir: If you round off the pin it may be too short. Just be careful with your dremel mounted in a vise and rotate the pin till round - hopefully it will still be long enough. The finished protrusion with the hammer down would be in the .060 - .070 range. Harry B.

September 19, 2007, 12:46 PM	#3
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	Buy a new firing pin

September 19, 2007, 01:28 PM	#4
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	Thanks for the info. I have rounded it of and will test fire it this weekend hopefully. If it don't work reliably, I'll get the new one.