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10-11-2021, 10:32 PM
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It is new design for firing pin of M 586?
Last week, I was accidentally put my laser bullet into my m586 revolver. After that, I found the tip of my firing pin has a circle hollow. It is what it is original looks or did I just damage my firing pin? Please help.
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10-12-2021, 12:13 AM
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I do not have any firingpins that look like that.
Maybe someone can chime in.
I would have that firing pin replaced. It doesn't look like it will ignite primers reliably
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10-12-2021, 05:39 AM
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I have seen some that looked that way but cannot say if they were factory or not. I think it should still fire reliably but may pierce the primer.
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10-12-2021, 06:46 AM
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Why don't you just shoot it and find out? It's not going to hurt anything to fire off a few rounds and see if it's OK.
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10-12-2021, 07:44 AM
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I don't have a 586 with a frame mounted firing pin to compare it to, so I can't say, other than to think to myself that such a "divot" in the pin might increase the odds of the pin sticking to a primer in high pressure loads, disrupting normal cylinder rotation?
Update - Just looked at the pin face on my L frame model 69 - It is polished, smooth, with a slight cone shape. No "divot" or flattening that your seems to show.
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10-12-2021, 10:43 AM
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Maybe my camera got some problem, my pin is also a perfect circle and almost smoth.
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10-12-2021, 10:55 AM
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Welcome! I doubt using a laser projecting projectile ( ) caused any problem with your firing pin. It may have been that way before using the laser and I would second the idea of seeing if setting off primers is compromised. I suspect not but have fun at the range!
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10-12-2021, 11:14 AM
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I think the length of the pin is not enough to piece the primer
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10-12-2021, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by HinanawiTenshi
I think the length of the pin is not enough to piece the primer
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Quit guessing and just try it, for heaven's sake.
Seriously, you aren't going to hurt a thing by firing a round. If it 'sticks,' it is easily pried back out because the cartridge is not recessed.... a knife blade will do it.
These guns aren't fragile. Don't overthink something you aren't even sure is an issue.
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10-12-2021, 11:04 PM
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Pierced primer will cause that. Have a couple like that. Not necessarily a pressure load as some primers are very soft. High pressure through a small hole in the primer eats away at firing pin. Mine still shoot fine. If real bad it might affect ignition but would have to be extensive. I had a batch of Remington small pistol primers that were bad about it even with wadcutter loads
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10-13-2021, 04:52 PM
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Dogdoc is probably on the right track. One round with a pierced primer can cause the firing pin nose or firing pin bushing to get eroded (melted). I've seen one light 38 target round blow back and severely erode the firing pin bushing (area surrounding the firing pin).
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10-14-2021, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Vanderbilt
Dogdoc is probably on the right track. One round with a pierced primer can cause the firing pin nose or firing pin bushing to get eroded (melted). I've seen one light 38 target round blow back and severely erode the firing pin bushing (area surrounding the firing pin).
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But he didn't say a thing about "pierced primers." All he's saying is that he thinks there's a "dent" in the tip of the firing pin.
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10-14-2021, 07:41 AM
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Why even worry?
A brand new Power custom extra length firing pin is available from Midway for $11.29 and they also stock the Cylinder and Slide firing pin for K,L,N frames for $14.99.
Loosen main spring screw, remove, side plate, cock, hold over shop rag with open side down and tap frame with screwdriver handle and firing pin retaining pin falls out. Push firing pin with the end of a wire and install new on with cut so pin will goes back in. Install side plate and tighten main spring screw
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Originally Posted by GerSan69
But he didn't say a thing about "pierced primers." All he's saying is that he thinks there's a "dent" in the tip of the firing pin.
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May not know that you have a pierced primer unless you really pat attention or may have been that way for long time
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