Guns&Religion
Member
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2010
- Messages
- 132
I have a Norinco SKS and I want to change the firing pin assembly. (It has the original chinese made firing pin). I've read that there is a danger of accidental discharge if the bolt is released forward and the bolt is dirty or has cosmolene on it.
I wasn't really concerned about it until I tried cycling some ammunition through it at home. I looked at the primer on one round and it had a slight indentation in it. I don't believe the bolt is dirty, as I have cleaned it (and the rest of the rifle) extensively.
I've never had an accidental discharge of any kind, and I don't want to start anytime soon. I also have a son whom I want to pass the rifle to someday, and I don't want an innocent mistake to turn tragic.
I've looked at the spring loaded firing pin assembly offered by Tapco. The website says it needs to be fitted by a qualified gunsmith. My question is, is a gunsmith really necessary, or can I shape the bolt myself to fit it with the tools in my shop?
I wasn't really concerned about it until I tried cycling some ammunition through it at home. I looked at the primer on one round and it had a slight indentation in it. I don't believe the bolt is dirty, as I have cleaned it (and the rest of the rifle) extensively.
I've never had an accidental discharge of any kind, and I don't want to start anytime soon. I also have a son whom I want to pass the rifle to someday, and I don't want an innocent mistake to turn tragic.
I've looked at the spring loaded firing pin assembly offered by Tapco. The website says it needs to be fitted by a qualified gunsmith. My question is, is a gunsmith really necessary, or can I shape the bolt myself to fit it with the tools in my shop?