Fluted firing pins

[alvin]

Originally Posted by Ingvarg

Hi.

Sorry I kidnapp the thread, but what is the advantage of the fluted firing pin over the older unfluted one ?

Maybe a bit stupid question, but the most stupid questions are those never asked, so..............

No question is stupid, IMO. Sometimes, I heard people talking some jokes in parties and everyone laugh, I sit there and did not feel funny at all, but everyone else laugh, I thought "should I do the same?" That thought made me feel stupid

I assume the flute firing pin was designed to reduce the chamber pressure when it's too high. Experts please correct me if I am wrong.