Good firing pin replacement?

[gahunter12]

Looking to pick up a spare firing pin or two just in case. What seems to be the best firing pin for the Faxon Gen 2 BCG? I'm running the Surmount Defense BCG which is the same design as the Faxon. Looks like the BRCD, and KVP pins would work. 

Edited October 14, 2017 by gahunter12

[Les Snyder]

I replaced my NFA pin with a Colt, and with about 4000 rounds on it, no indication of problem... I did, however, round the strike face

Edited October 14, 2017 by Les Snyder

[gahunter12]

Thanks! Now I just need to find a Colt pin in stock. I would like to just have a spare available just in case 

[Les Snyder]

gahunter... mine came from Brownells

[gahunter12]

I'm going to watch them. Brownells was out of stock yesterday. Thanks man! 

[Flatland Shooter]

Bought my "Colt" firing pin from Brownells last February.  It was out of stock but got it delivered in about six weeks. I also purchased the "Colt" extractor and misc pins and springs at the same time.  As luck would have it, not needed so far.

 

Question for Les.  How did you round the back end of the firing pin?   

 

I'm thinking chuck it up in a drill press and add a little judicious application of fine emery cloth.

Edited October 17, 2017 by Flatland Shooter

[Les Snyder]

Flatland... I have access to a friend's lathe, so holding the pin horizontal made for an easier job... small Swiss file ... then polished with a Scotch Brite wheel though emery would have worked

[wyliearms]

I am testing one that is pretty solid. If it continues, I will let everyone know where to get one.