Firing pin for the 952-2?Where to buy.

[JonJac]

Could I have some help with an adress where I could buy a firing pin for the 952-2? Min broke in the national championship here in Norway yesterday. Bummer!
Please send info if any.

 

[Rick H.]

I think you will have to do some serious digging on that firing pin replacement. Perhaps someone here has one, or you could try Gun Parts Corporation or Jack First. I think the real problem will be getting the part from the U.S. to Norway. The State Department has some real serious rules about sending firearm components out of country with some real serious penalties. It's nothing I would want to mess with. I'm too old to start making little rocks out of big ones. Usually certain importers with the right credentials can get certain firearm parts, but you have to find them in Norway.

I don't know what the firing pin looks like for a 952, many times a good machinist or gunsmith that knows his trade can make one if they have the old one at hand. This can be a pricey option if the pin is of complex design and involves knowledge of heat treatment etc. I would start with a conversation at one of your bigger firearms suppliers and see what they say. Good Luck!

Thinking about this a bit more, it could be the 952 firing pin is a cross-over part that comes from another platform. I have no idea if that is true, but others here may know. Perhaps someone with knowledge in this area will chime in and help you out.

Rick H.

 

[JonJac]

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I know all about the State department and the rules. But rules are rules. Does anyone know of a blow-up drawing of the 952-2? I tried Brownells but they didnt have it, only the model52. It is said that the 952 is just an upgrade of the 52, but who knows? A scale drawing of the firing pin would be helpfull, if anyone has one? Theres allways someone with a lathe that likes to do hobby work.

 

[Rick H.]

I don't even think Gun Parts Corporation has a schematic up of a 952 at this time. They are one of the "go-to" places for out of production firearm parts in this USA. There are a few others such as Outback Gun Parts and Jack First Gun Parts and perhaps a few others I don't know about. I would also suggest watching Ebay and Gunbroker for this item. At least with Ebay you can put in a continuous item search and they will alert you when the item you want is listed.

Unfortunately, I am not a Model 952 owner. They were always above my pay grade and by the time I could afford them I got into Sig P-210's which I prefer now. I still have to wonder if there isn't another firing pin from another model S&W pistol that will work in your pistol, say like from one of the 3rd generation 9mm's. I wouldn't be surprised if one did but without having a sample of the 952 firing pin I really couldn't say. If you have a part number for your firing pin at least you could make an effort to see if it fits other models.

Sorry I can't be of more help in your quest.

Rick H.

 

[BigBoss3006]

I would try a 39/59 firing pin. A 52 firing pin makes less sense since your gun isnt in .38

 

[JonJac]

I don't even think Gun Parts Corporation has a schematic up of a 952 at this time. They are one of the "go-to" places for out of production firearm parts in this USA. There are a few others such as Outback Gun Parts and Jack First Gun Parts and perhaps a few others I don't know about. I would also suggest watching Ebay and Gunbroker for this item. At least with Ebay you can put in a continuous item search and they will alert you when the item you want is listed.

Unfortunately, I am not a Model 952 owner. They were always above my pay grade and by the time I could afford them I got into Sig P-210's which I prefer now. I still have to wonder if there isn't another firing pin from another model S&W pistol that will work in your pistol, say like from one of the 3rd generation 9mm's. I wouldn't be surprised if one did but without having a sample of the 952 firing pin I really couldn't say. If you have a part number for your firing pin at least you could make an effort to see if it fits other models.

Sorry I can't be of more help in your quest.

Rick H.

Thank you for your reply. I dont have a parts number and S&W replies that they cant help since I am a customer from outside the USA. Go figure, a parts number og drawing is illeagal! Oh well. I keep looking around.

 

[JonJac]

I would try a 39/59 firing pin. A 52 firing pin makes less sense since your gun isnt in .38

Great idea, I will try out a 39/59 firing pin, if I can find one..

 

[Rick H.]

There are several members here that have 952's, I am sure one of them must have an idea if the firing pin for a 952 is an interchangeable part with another model. I would 99.9% think so, but with S&W ya never know.

Rick H.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

You might try contacting the company that modified the S&W Target Champions , a European model , from a 5in to a 6in . I know he works on others , like Sig's , and he's a true craftsman . If anyone in Europe can help you it's probably this guy .
Kurt Tschofen
Waffen Oschatz
I know they have a website , but I don't speak or read German . Look them up and contact them .

 

[JonJac]

You might try contacting the company that modified the S&W Target Champions , a European model , from a 5in to a 6in . I know he works on others , like Sig's , and he's a true craftsman . If anyone in Europe can help you it's probably this guy .
Kurt Tschofen
Waffen Oschatz
I know they have a website , but I don't speak or read German . Look them up and contact them .

Thank you very much. I will try.