New firing pin

[MoreIsLess]

I am going to replace the firing pin/spring in my Springfield 9mm 1911 Government model. Can someone recommend one

 

[stevekozak]

Wilson makes pretty good stuff...
http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Firing-Pin-38-Super_9mm-Bullet-Proof/productinfo/416-38/

 

[JTQ]

Make sure you're buying the right diameter firing pin. I know for .45 ACP guns, Springfield uses a proprietary size diameter firing pin. I don't know what they use for their 9mm guns.

For instance, at Brownell's, the EGW pin lists .075" as the appropriate for Springfield, while the Wilson pin linked above shows .0685" - .0695".

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-p...911-firing-pin-prod26865.aspx?avs|Make_3=1911

 

[FL-NC]

Why? Is something wrong with the one that is in it?

 

[MoreIsLess]

Why? Is something wrong with the one that is in it?

I am having a problem with light primer strikes

 

[Ramone]

I am having a problem with light primer strikes

That might be the issue. If I am not mistaken Springfield uses a titanium Firing Pin and a heavier than usual Firing Pin Spring instead of another Firing Pin Safety to make it drop safe.

Thinking on it, I'm thinking that Springfield uses a 9mm sized Firing Pin in their .45ACP models. I'm not sure what they use in their 9mm pistol. I'd double check sizes before ordering anything.

I'm assuming you've carefully cleaned the Firing Pin channel, micc'ed the length of the pin, and checked it for burrs and straightness.

All that taken into consideration, I've never been less than happy with Wilson Combat Bullet Proof parts.

 

[FL-NC]

You may need to replace your mainspring too.

 

[98Redline]

I would doubt that there is anything wrong with your existing firing pin. If the gun was previously reliable has now started with light strikes I would look to a deep cleaning of the firing pin channel. If that does not fix the issue then change out the mainspring.

A 1911 is not particularly hard on firing pins. I can't say I have ever worn out a firing pin in any of my 1911s. Springs, yes, lots of them, but never the pin itself.

 

[wally]

I would doubt that there is anything wrong with your existing firing pin. If the gun was previously reliable has now started with light strikes I would look to a deep cleaning of the firing pin channel. If that does not fix the issue then change out the mainspring.

A 1911 is not particularly hard on firing pins. I can't say I have ever worn out a firing pin in any of my 1911s. Springs, yes, lots of them, but never the pin itself.

This, but also check for erosion of the firing pin tip. I've seen this on my TTC Tokarev and Kahr striker -- they get a "dimpled" appearance and don't crush the primer cake quite right for reliable ignition.

Also make sure crud under the extractor is not keeping it from being fully into battery -- half a mm can be hard to notice when shooting but it will be enough to reduce reliability ,a mm or two will totally prevent firing if the gun is working correctly -- you really don't want it to fire if the slide and barrel are not locked.