Videos tagged with Floating Firing Pin

This video from CMMG explains the function and purpose of a floating firing pin in firearms. Mike, the presenter, breaks down what this specific component is and how it operates within a firearm's action. The description also includes promotional links to CMMG's website for insider information and their social media channels on Instagram and Twitter.

This video addresses a common concern among new AR-15 owners: a dented primer on an unfired cartridge. Brownells Gun Techs Steve and Caleb explain that this is a normal characteristic of firearms with a "floating" firing pin, such as the AR-15 and M16. When the bolt slams into battery, the inertia of the firing pin can cause it to briefly strike the primer. However, without the force of the hammer, this impact is insufficient to ignite the primer. The video demonstrates this phenomenon with a primed cartridge case, reinforcing that it is an intentional design feature and not an indication of a faulty rifle.

This review details the rare Sharps & Hankins 1862 Navy Carbine, a .52 caliber rimfire firearm produced for the US Navy. Key features include a unique sliding barrel action for loading, a spring-loaded extractor, and an innovative floating firing pin with a safety block. The carbine's design aimed to address corrosion with a factory-issued leather barrel cover, highlighting the ingenuity of Christian Sharps and Hankins.