Videos tagged with Firing Pin Spring

This video demonstrates the reliability of the CMMG .22LR conversion kit for AR-15 platforms, highlighting its effectiveness as an affordable training option. The presenter tests the kit with approximately 3,000 rounds without cleaning, showing it can maintain near 100% reliability. It also notes that firing pin components may need replacement after 10,000-15,000 rounds.

This guide details the process of restoring a neglected Glenfield Model 25 .22 rifle. It covers complete disassembly, rust removal using steel wool and WD-40, minor cold bluing, and crucial internal adjustments like modifying the firing pin and replacing the spring to resolve misfires. The process also includes magazine tuning and stock refinishing, aiming to bring an old firearm back to functional life.

This review covers a custom Glock 17 build featuring a Delta Team Tactical slide and SCT-17 frame. The presenter notes the lighter overall package compared to a standard Glock 17, a thick optic mount, and True Glow sights. Performance testing revealed occasional light primer strikes, attributed to a potentially too-light firing pin spring, and a slightly snappier recoil impulse due to the reduced weight. Despite these minor issues, the firearm is deemed a 'shooter,' capable of accurate hits on steel targets at various distances.

This video provides an in-depth analysis of the Manchurian Model 13 rifle, a unique firearm developed in China during the Warlord Era. It details the rifle's historical context, design influences from Austrian and Japanese firearms, and its technical specifications. The content includes a comprehensive breakdown of its bolt disassembly, the function of its shrouded cocking piece, and the role of its dust cover, offering insights into its engineering and potential improvements.

This video discusses the drop safety of the CZ Shadow 2, particularly in the context of modifications common in USPSA competition. Ben Stoeger explains how lightening the firing pin spring or using an extended firing pin can compromise the firearm's drop safety. He demonstrates that a factory-stock Shadow 2, while not inherently drop-safe on a single impact, requires multiple muzzle impacts to detonate a primer.

This review of the FoxTrot Mike 102 highlights its departure from standard AR-15 platforms, emphasizing proprietary components across the upper, lower, barrel, and bolt carrier group. The video details issues with disassembly, factory assembly errors, and the frequent replacement of specific internal parts like firing pin springs and extractor pins, making it less suitable for serious applications where parts availability and reliability are paramount.

This guide details the process of replacing the firing pin spring in a Remington 700 rifle. It outlines the use of a cord and dime trick for initial spring compression, followed by a specialized jig for full decompression and pin removal. The steps cover disassembly, spring replacement, and reassembly, emphasizing careful alignment and tension management. The video suggests this maintenance may address accuracy issues, though the demonstration showed minimal impact.

This video provides a first look at the Raven MP-25 chambered in .25 ACP. The reviewer notes its history as a 'Saturday Night Special,' highlighting its low cost and basic design. While experiencing light primer strikes due to a likely worn firing pin spring, the firearm surprisingly demonstrated good accuracy at close range. The reviewer also touches on magazine feeding issues and compares it to modern Cobra Arms pistols.

This video details an ammunition test of a Colt Mark IV Government .380 pistol after installing a 13 lb Wolff recoil spring and firing pin spring. The reviewer found that round nose ammunition, including PMC Bronze and Blazer Brass, experienced malfunctions such as failure to chamber or stovepipes. Flat nose and hollow point ammunition, particularly those with a steep tip angle, performed more reliably. The reviewer emphasizes the importance of testing ammunition for reliability in specific firearms before carrying them for self-defense.

This video details the installation of Wolff springs in a Colt Mark IV Series 80 Government .380 pistol. The user replaced the recoil spring with a 12 lb Wolff spring and a corresponding firing pin spring. Additionally, the magazine springs were upgraded with +5 lb springs for three magazines. The owner reports an improvement in performance, but notes that the firearm still has issues with Fiocchi ammunition. They are considering a 13 lb recoil spring as a potential solution but acknowledge that the ammunition might be the root cause.

This review of the Ghost Edge 3.5 Complete Trigger Kit for a Glock 17 highlights mixed results after six months of use. While the trigger pull is lighter than factory, the reviewer experienced a gritty, multi-stage break and significant light strikes, attributed to an incorrectly installed or mislabeled firing pin spring. The reviewer ultimately does not recommend the complete kit due to these reliability concerns.

This guide addresses a critical safety issue with the CETME-LC rifle, specifically runaway fire caused by its mechanical design. Expert Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons explains the problem, which stems from a lightened bolt carrier and weak firing pin spring. The video demonstrates a real-world incident and directs viewers to a comprehensive blog post for detailed instructions on how to perform the necessary fixes and safety checks.