Ace Hanlon Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I was wanting to purchase a new one piece firing pin kit for the subject rifle. I see where there are two kits offered with one being One Piece Titanium Firing Pin Kit where as the other is tool steel. Would like to get some pros and cons of the two kits. Which one would be the best for CAS. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I prefer steel. Just a preference. I can't prove it from any test but I have been told that the steel 1 piece pins are harder and last longer. I have no direct experience with that. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I prefer steel. Just a preference. I can't prove it from any test but I have been told that the steel 1 piece pins are harder and last longer. I have no direct experience with that. ..........Widder Ditto - I think the claim is that the steel pins have some flexibility that makes them not so brittle. CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerpjr Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 It's kind of a toss up. Titanium has proven itself in 1911s and ARs for reliability and decreasing lock time. But the cost differential to me may not be worth it as I am not at the competitive level where I could see any difference in lock time. That being said, I ordered one of the titanium kits to try in my Marlin anyway. I haven't installed it yet so I have yet to see if there is any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I use the steel and after a couple a thousand rounds you can't tell that it's ever been used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adirondack Jack, SASS #53440 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Steel. Ya want lock time? INCREASE your mainspring pressure. Oh wait, ya want fast cycling, so ya already SLOWED yer lock time by reducing the main spring. Just funnin with ya. STEEL it is for CAS, as lock time is pretty meaningless with a levergun. Titanium is light, but not as durable and can gall when sliding against the steel channel. It is one of those "buzz" words that has great benefits in some restricted circumstances, but ends up used to SELL stuff where it don't have any real effect. Ya know, like mag wheels, or TACTICAL almost anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Damwright Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 +1 on the steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backshootin beauford mcgee Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I have steel. I also think the heavier weight of the steel gives more momentum (harder hit) on the primer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Ace, What I think everyone's telling you is go with the steel. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dapper Dynamite Dick Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I've been using my .44 Magnum Marlin M1894S since 1997. At about 9,000 rds the rear portion of the firing pin broke, I replaced it and about 1,500 rds later the front portion of the firing pin broke. I replaced it with a 1 piece steel firing pin and its had 3,000-4,000 rds through the gun since. You gotta love the quality of the pre remington Marlins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I had a Titanium break a couple of weeks ago, only steel now. If you ask Long Hunter, (which I didn't do before I ordered the first one)he'll tell you he likes the steel better. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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