Stuck firing pin spring guide

Lugerdoc · 03-17-2012, 08:19 AM

ALWAYS use your FP spring when testing FP retainers as these can vary considerable in size. In your case, I'd make sure that the tit is lined up with the slot on left side of the breech block and then gently tap on the inside of retainer thru the slot. TH

CAP Black · 03-18-2012, 12:58 PM

That worked. I padded the unit and put it snuggly in a vise and then found a very tiny flat screwdiver that fit into grove and gently tapped it out. No problem. The air didn't do the job because my little reciprocating compressor would only go up to 100 pounds and then couldn't hold that pressure.
Jack

rhuff · 03-18-2012, 04:43 PM

Glad to hear that you were successful. Don't you just love it when a plan comes together??

CAP Black · 03-18-2012, 08:06 PM

You ain't just whistling Dixie. You hate to think that you might ruin a part in getting it back out of a bad predicament. Also could see a trip to the gunsmith's shop.
I tried what I did because the thing wouldn't go into place and seat properly. After I got it out of there, it all fit just like it "aughta" and I was a happy camper. And a lesson learned. As Tom H said: "Don't put it in there without the spring!
Jack

03-17-2012, 08:19 AM	#1
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	ALWAYS use your FP spring when testing FP retainers as these can vary considerable in size. In your case, I'd make sure that the tit is lined up with the slot on left side of the breech block and then gently tap on the inside of retainer thru the slot. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

03-18-2012, 12:58 PM	#2
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	That worked. I padded the unit and put it snuggly in a vise and then found a very tiny flat screwdiver that fit into grove and gently tapped it out. No problem. The air didn't do the job because my little reciprocating compressor would only go up to 100 pounds and then couldn't hold that pressure. Jack

03-18-2012, 04:43 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,750 Thanked 999 Times in 734 Posts	Glad to hear that you were successful. Don't you just love it when a plan comes together??

03-18-2012, 08:06 PM	#4
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	You ain't just whistling Dixie. You hate to think that you might ruin a part in getting it back out of a bad predicament. Also could see a trip to the gunsmith's shop. I tried what I did because the thing wouldn't go into place and seat properly. After I got it out of there, it all fit just like it "aughta" and I was a happy camper. And a lesson learned. As Tom H said: "Don't put it in there without the spring! Jack