marlin 1894 replacement firing pin

[greyling22]

I'm going to try running a 1 piece firing pin in my 1894c, and I see steel and titanium options for it. They're the same cost. (30 for the pin, 35 for some springs as well)

Is there an advantage to 1 over the other beyond titanium is lighter and more brittle. What would you put in your gun? Also, is there a better source for them than what I've found?

http://longhunt.com/storelh/index.php?route=product/category&path=88_93

 

[Usertag]

Definetly go with the Titanium; It may be more brittle, but only under extreme force and pressure. An amount of force that a firearm cannot produce internally. Anyways the Titanium is produced at a grade that is useful. It's not like it is made of pure ore. It has gone through different types of processing to ensure usage and to make it highly less brittle. Whenever you get the option of firing pins; always choose either Tungsten Carbide or a Titanium pin. Unless your gun has a history of misfires, then it would be advised to use a heavier firing pin (steel).

 

[jimmyraythomason]

Unless you are having problem such as the afore mentioned misfires,I see no valid reason to replace your existing firing pin. If you want to do it "just because" then,use either,you'll never notice the difference.

 

[rcmodel]

I would put a Marlin two-piece firing pin in, so the Marlin safety still works.

It's made that way so it cannot be fired out of battery by tripping the trigger too soon before the bolt is fully locked in the receiver.

Might not be a big deal with low-pressure cowboy action loads.
But it sure would be with .357 or .44 Magnums!

rc

 

[greyling22]

It's a cowboy gun. I've slicked it up about as far as it will go and still fire with the current hammer spring. From what I've heard you can run a lighter spring if you are using a 1 piece firing pin. As an added bonus, a lighter spring would lighten the trigger pull too.