Firing pin broke
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0xDEADBEEF
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Yes it did, but someone has worked really hard to achieve it see http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...-update-8500-rounds-update.html#post136478069
photoracer
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A broke firing pin is not a cleaning issue. It usually is from a metal defect or excessive firing of higher power ammo (I mean like a steady diet of Stingers for several thoudand rounds or so) or a combo of things.
0xDEADBEEF
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Like maybe not cleaning it and having fun with slidefire?
CrazyFingers
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Possibly, but as photoracer mentioned, it's probably a rare metal fatigue problem. I've got over 12,000 rounds through my 15-22 and it's still going strong. Regardless, S&W Customer Service should take care of you. Give them a call and get the rifle back to headquarters for some work.
I imagine they will be very interested in examining the broken firing pin to prevent this in the future.
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Zax
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Agreed. This is uncommon and almost certainly related to a manufacturing or metal defect issue.
As a point of interest, how often is it recommended to remove the firing pin and clean it and the inside of the bolt?
I don't live in the US, so sending the gun to the S&W is going to be a problem..
If some of you know anybody at the S&W customer service, who I can contact directly, I'd appreciate the info.
Only options for me at the moment are to wait for the import company to get me a replacement pin from the S&W(this will take forever), have it made or S&W will send me a new one directly(if I'm lucky!).
hkyplr
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I have read only one negative comment on here about S&W's customer service. I believe they are very good so if you call and explain your issue I would bet they will send you a new firing pin. You might have to send them the old one back, but that shouldn't be too hard.
CrazyFingers
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Zax
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Thanks - that's what I thought. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
So unless my firing pin jams up on crud I don't intend to either but I may flush occasionally with CLP.
Majorlk
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S&W makes no such recommendation. Most manufacturers discourage bolt disassembly, especially striker-fired assemblies in pistols.
I have never had the need to disassemble a bolt. Flushing it out with GunScrubber and then high-pressure air a couple of times, followed by a squirt of DRY lubricant is all I have ever found necessary. FWIW, using a wet lube in any firing pin/striker channel just makes it gunk up that much faster.
Zax
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What product do you use? Eezox or something similar.
Majorlk
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ragingyeti
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You don't happen to dry fire your 15-22 a lot, do you? S&W recommends not dry firing a 22lr firearm since the firing pin can hit the chamber and break.
I don't dry fire any rimfire guns.
If the hammer is cocked I release it by pulling the bolt open, then pressing the trigger to release the hammer. After this I carefully close the bolt.
I sent an e-mail to S&W on Sunday, they're yet to respond..
I guess I send them another e-mail.
ragingyeti
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I figured. I was just double checking.
Guy A
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Complete with barrel and handguard?
