Videos tagged with Firing Pin Issues

This video argues that revolvers are inherently more reliable than semi-automatic firearms due to their simpler mechanical design and fewer moving parts. The speaker, TheYankeeMarshal, explains that while semi-autos may have fewer catastrophic failures, they experience a higher rate of correctable malfunctions. He details specific failure points in both types of firearms, emphasizing that the complexity of semi-automatic actions, including extraction, ejection, feeding, and magazine interaction, creates more opportunities for issues. The video also addresses common misconceptions and anecdotal evidence used to argue for semi-auto reliability.

This video details a range update for a Bear Creek Arsenal 7.62x39 AR-15 upper. After experiencing broken extractors and firing pins, the user installed a Right to Bear enhanced firing pin. The upper initially ran well with steel-cased Tulammo, but issues arose with stuck casings due to the barrel heating up and steel cases not contracting like brass. Switching to brass-cased Tulammo resolved the extraction problems and improved reliability and accuracy.

This expert review of the Ruger Mini-30 Tactical highlights significant reliability issues, particularly with light primer strikes on steel-cased ammunition due to a short firing pin. Feeding failures and mediocre accuracy are also noted. The reviewer, with over 10 years of firearms testing experience, concludes the Mini-30 is not recommended compared to AK-variant rifles.