The striker is the firing pin. It has a spring around its shaft. As you pull the trigger, the striker is pulled back against the spring and at some point released to fly forward and ignite the round. It's basically just like a ZIP gun if you know what I mean.Originally posted by deanodog:
I don't know how to put this but I would like someone to talk me through the operation of striker fired pistols internally.I have always owned hammer operated.
Thanks that is what I needed.The striker is the firing pin. It has a spring around its shaft. As you pull the trigger, the striker is pulled back against the spring and at some point released to fly forward and ignite the round