Not sure if that is the right terminology...anyway. I just bought a "shooter" S&W model 19-3. Did the revolver check and everything is very tight.
Only one thing concerns me: the firing pin (which is actually an insert into the hammer) is a little loose and can rock up and down about 2mm. Logic tells me that this could lead to potential misfires simply from the darn thing missing the hole when the hammer falls.
Anyone have any idea if this tiny item can be replaced, or if the whole hammer needs to be replaced? And if so, whichever I can do, how much it should cost me?
I am in southern California, BTW - the land where everything gun related is super expensive, so if this is a repair that a competent beginner can do on his own, I would love to give it a try.
Thanks
Only one thing concerns me: the firing pin (which is actually an insert into the hammer) is a little loose and can rock up and down about 2mm. Logic tells me that this could lead to potential misfires simply from the darn thing missing the hole when the hammer falls.
Anyone have any idea if this tiny item can be replaced, or if the whole hammer needs to be replaced? And if so, whichever I can do, how much it should cost me?
I am in southern California, BTW - the land where everything gun related is super expensive, so if this is a repair that a competent beginner can do on his own, I would love to give it a try.
Thanks