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jamese · 12-23-2008, 06:25 PM

John has it correct,
the fluted firing pin was designed to allow gas pressure to escape in the event of a pierced primer, without damage to the weapon or operator.

Jim

12-23-2008, 06:25 PM	#9
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 792 Thanks: 0 Thanked 86 Times in 36 Posts	John has it correct, the fluted firing pin was designed to allow gas pressure to escape in the event of a pierced primer, without damage to the weapon or operator. Jim __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception