Are there any ar-15s that come stock with a spring loaded firing pin? thanks guys
Posted: 7/31/2003 2:21:11 PM EDT
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Bushmaster! Sorry can't seem to find it now,but saw a spring loaded firing pin on either Bushmaster,or Armalight's sight! Having a senier moment, LOL Can't spell either.
Posted: 7/31/2003 2:41:10 PM EDT
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Quoted: Bushmaster!
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Please elaborate.
Posted: 7/31/2003 2:54:27 PM EDT
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Ok,I found it ,the Armalite AR-10B comes equiped with a firingpin spring to eliminate slamfires! Ck tech note 10!
Posted: 7/31/2003 3:16:09 PM EDT
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No AR15s have a spring-loaded firing pin, as they aren't necessary.
AR10s have a spring-loaded pin, because the increased mass of the pin could set off sensitive primers during chambering.
-Troy
Posted: 8/1/2003 12:12:12 AM EDT
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My little 9mm Colt has a spring loaded firing pin.
Posted: 8/1/2003 12:22:53 AM EDT
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My OLY .45 upper had a spring loaded firing pin. I tihnk the pistol calibers have them as an extra safety measure.
Posted: 8/1/2003 12:30:52 AM EDT
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Quoted: My OLY .45 upper had a spring loaded firing pin. I tihnk the pistol calibers have them as an extra safety measure.
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Ditto on my .40 cal.
Posted: 8/1/2003 12:12:48 PM EDT
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Yes, true. Pistol primers are much thinner and therefore much more sensitive than rifle primers, and for this reason, a firing pin spring is required to keep the pin from contacting the primer during cycling.
