Tye Riverman, SASS #41433 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Howdy Gents, Getting ready for a match tomorrow and my Codymatic's firing pin comes rolling out the barrel. Any recommendations for a high quality replacement? I was just looking at the one from pioneer that is .015 longer and looks like higher quality, anyone have experience with this one? Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Tye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Pioneer's item is great. I normally use Cowboys and Indian pins, but have used the Pioneer. As for the Pioneer's extra length, I've not had any bad side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Get the longer one and match it to the length of the one you were using as long as you were satisfied with the results you were having. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tye Riverman, SASS #41433 Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 Thanks Gents, have one on order. Tye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Balthazar Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Question: Is the extra length for more reliable ignition, or to be ground down for proper fitment? For example, my Taylor as it can had light primer strikes, and I had to add a little more oompf to the hammer spring. Will a slightly longer pin allow me to back off the hammer spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Quote Question: Is the extra length for ... Better ignition, especially with a replacement light mainspring. And.... Maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 PLUS ONE to Garrison Joe. Plus, OEM Firing Pins are often just a mite "short." Your looking for 40 to 50 thou protrusion. PS: Forgot. The business end should/may also be re-profiled for a more "Pointy" impact point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Balthazar Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Excellent. Going to order one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Clark Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 On 5/11/2019 at 8:14 AM, David Balthazar said: Question: Is the extra length for more reliable ignition, or to be ground down for proper fitment? For example, my Taylor as it can had light primer strikes, and I had to add a little more oompf to the hammer spring. Will a slightly longer pin allow me to back off the hammer spring? Pioneer over length work well David Balthazar. Youll be pleased! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Dan Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I recently got a slixpin firing pin from Long Hunter (longhunt.com). Works great and very fast shipping (2 days). Is slightly longer than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tye Riverman, SASS #41433 Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 I ended up with the Cowboy and Indians firing pin and it miked 1.98 and the stock one at 1.94. I tried to just drop it in but the potrusion was way to far out causing a pretty good dimple in the primer when I closed the action. Trimed to 1.955 and it sits just under flush with the bolt face, no primer dimples and .015 longer than stock. I am pleased with the outcome and appreciate the guidance you guys offered. Tye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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