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09-08-2015, 04:53 PM
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40 Full Size Firing Pin Hole??
The elongated firing pin hole in my full size 40 doesn't look right to me. Is this how they come from the factory?
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09-08-2015, 05:01 PM
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yes, that's how they come.
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09-08-2015, 09:18 PM
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09-08-2015, 10:04 PM
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I believe I read some where, correct me if I am wrong (according to my wife always wrong) but I think that is done to keep it from shaving brass off the casing so that the firing pin does not get clogged and cause light strikes.
Maybe wrong though.
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09-08-2015, 11:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtnwinds
The elongated firing pin hole in my full size 40 doesn't look right to me.
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If you think that doesn't look right, check the primers on your fired cases. Both are normal and all M&P's look the same.
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09-09-2015, 06:57 AM
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You and me both, brother!! lol
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09-09-2015, 10:28 AM
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Last trip to the range I experienced light strikes and failure to fire. Ammo was factory 180 grain TMJ by Independence. In looking for the cause I noticed the elongated firing pin hole and thought I'd check with the forum regarding it. I cleaned the firing pin and its channel and will revisit the range to verify its function. I never lubricate the firing pin or its channel. The trigger bar and sear appear to function normally with a distinct reset.
This pistol has been my home defence pistol and I've never had a problem with it. It's been so reliable I almost didn't take it to the range. The only reason I took it was to compare it with a Glock 23 I just purchased. This experience has taught me to never take any of my firearms for granted.
It's a soft shooting 40 and the last trip to the range it never stuttered. It's been sitting on my bedside table since then ready to go; or so I thought.
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09-09-2015, 02:23 PM
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Problem solved. Just ran 150 rounds (Blazer Brass & Win Bonded JHP) through my full size 40 without a hiccup. I'm going to make it a point to clean the firing pin and its channel after each use.
Still love this pistol. Soft shooting and accurate.
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