Mod 39 firing pin replacement?

[Raider]

I bought my wife a Model 39. Its used but in excellent shape. Best of all she loves it and can shoot it comfortably even with arthritis problems. It came with a spare firing pin and spring.

My question is, how do I replace the firing pin should I ever have to do so? It looks like the safety would have to removed first but thats a guess. I don't want to go experimenting and screw things up.

Thanks

Charlie

 

[handgunner356]

I've never seen a broken firing pin in a S&W but I've replaced the springs on a regular maintinance routine. It's actually easier on a 39 as they don't have the firing pin safety. You need to push the firing pin forward past the safety body with a thin punch then press the safety body out the side. The safety body does have a spring & plunger that will pop out as it comes out of the slide, using a large plastic bag to take it apart in will help catch anything that flys off. It will take all three of your hands to put it back together.

 

[Raider]

Thank you. Thats what I needed.

Charlie