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Firing Pin Issues

Posted by Steve Pacilio on February 9, 2021, 6:22 pm

I have a LC Smith #2 Grade 12 GA with 30” barrels. MFG date 1899. The issue I am having is that the firing pins are dragging against the spent shell making it difficult to open the action. I removed the firing pins and they appear to be in good shape with a nice rounded edge. I cleaned them and the firing pin bushing and reinstalled. With the barrels off if I tilt the receiver up and down, the pins freely slide in or out so I know that they are not sticking. When I shoot the gun, I have to tap the bottom at the hinge pin with the heel of my hand to be able to open the action. I am not sure how to resolve the issue. As FYI I measured the pins and they are the smallest pins offered (I saw a post here which had a diagram)

Any suggestions appreciated.

Steve

Re: Firing Pin Issues

Posted by bill schodlatz on February 9, 2021, 7:03 pm, in reply to "Firing Pin Issues "

They may be a hair long or a harder primer may help. Rio have the reputation of being hard.

bill

Re: Firing Pin Issues

Posted by Steve Pacilio on February 9, 2021, 7:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Firing Pin Issues "

I am using Winchester primers in my low pressure reloads. I believe the Winchesters are on the hard side from what I have read.

Re: Firing Pin Issues

Posted by Mark Robson on February 10, 2021, 5:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Firing Pin Issues "

I've had more issues with hard opening using Win 209 than any other primer. The Cheddite primers are a safe substitute for Winchester especially at low pressure.

Re: Firing Pin Issues

Posted by Steve Pacilio on February 10, 2021, 6:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Firing Pin Issues "

Thanks Mark Robinson I have Cheddite primers. I always thought that they were very soft. I’ll give them a try.

Thanks for the reply!

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