cnote Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I have a factory 1911 with the factor firing pin in it. I like the trigger and spring set-up as is but I am having some light primer strikes with the Wolf primers being used (Due to the 2009/10 shortage) All other brands of primers ignite regularly. Any suggestions on a drop in extended firing pin for a 1911 as a solution to the problem?? or am I off base? I am being careful to seat the primers properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I've put the M2i (Matt McLearn) extended firing pin in about half a dozen 1911/2011s and haven't had any issues. What exact model gun is your 1911? Some .45s are now made with a 9/.38 firing pin rather than the traditional, larger firing pin. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I use the Dawson Extended got it at Shooters Connection. Solved my failures to ignite in my 9 major open gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 If you don't want to go with a heavier mainspring, then a extended firing pin is what you need to fix light strikes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) I've put the M2i (Matt McLearn) extended firing pin in about half a dozen 1911/2011s and haven't had any issues. What exact model gun is your 1911? Some .45s are now made with a 9/.38 firing pin rather than the traditional, larger firing pin. R, .45 Kimber Gold Match,(but not the series II) bought about 10 years ago I was looking at the M2i, as I will be placing an order with Angus Hobdel in the near future, and he carries their parts Is it drop in, no smithing necessary? Edited July 8, 2010 by cnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I agree with Chris about Matt's firing pins. They are outstanding. I have three of them. I had some Coast Guard surplus ammo that had very hard primers. I had several light strikes. Put in Matt's pin and no problem. I reload with what ever primer is available, CCI, Wolf, Magtech etc. I have not had a light primer strike since using Matt's pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta Lover Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Dawson precision has done well for me I also have run the Limcat, but I had to actually reduce the legth of the limcat as it was a little too long, It has been great for helping with running hard promers Id order the Dawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 The Lim Cat XL firing pin is the only FP I use in the shop. It will give positive ignition with any primer and will keep the FP hole clear from any primer flow. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Lim Cat XL worked for me on my Springer 1911 .45 using Wolf LP. No more lite hit's in the last 5k rounds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I have a factory 1911 with the factor firing pin in it. I like the trigger and spring set-up as is but I am having some light primer strikes with the Wolf primers being used (Due to the 2009/10 shortage) All other brands of primers ignite regularly. Any suggestions on a drop in extended firing pin for a 1911 as a solution to the problem?? or am I off base? I am being careful to seat the primers properly Some manufacturers use titanium firing pins. If that's what you have, just replace it with a steel pin. No reason you should need an overlength pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 The Lim Cat XL firing pin is the only FP I use in the shop. It will give positive ignition with any primer and will keep the FP hole clear from any primer flow. Rich Rich, It will work for .45? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 The M2I pin is heavier than the Limcat I believe... any of the following I have used and work well I prefer the M2I and Dawson hyperdrive which is a non-tapered pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 The Lim Cat is a small diameter firing pin, there are a couple of companies that use a small diameter for their 45 slides you will have to check to see what you have. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 What would be the results of using an extended small diameter firing pin (.06) in a .45 rather than the large (.09) that it came with? Would it just not function reliably or would something not be safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 What would be the results of using an extended small diameter firing pin (.06) in a .45 rather than the large (.09) that it came with? Would it just not function reliably or would something not be safe? You would likely get primer material flowing around the pin and plug up the firing pin tunnel....bad idea. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosnog Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I have a factory 1911 with the factor firing pin in it. I like the trigger and spring set-up as is but I am having some light primer strikes with the Wolf primers being used (Due to the 2009/10 shortage) All other brands of primers ignite regularly. Any suggestions on a drop in extended firing pin for a 1911 as a solution to the problem?? or am I off base? I am being careful to seat the primers properly I use thr extended pin with wolf and federals with no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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