Glockcomma Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) When my hammer is down it is not tight against the firing pin stop it will pull back a little. Should I replace the hammer strut with an extra long one? if so steel or ti? and is the EGW one any good? Thanks Tim Edited April 14, 2009 by Glockcomma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powder Finger Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 get rid of the main spring cap retaining pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 There are 2 lengths of hammer strut that are commonly sold. The short one [much more common] is what you have, and lets the firing-pin-spring push back and return the FP to the fully-back position, which leaves the tip of even a long FP recessed in the breech. This is better for safety and a very good idea for carry guns. The long one [you have to ask for it to find one] is put into a lot of Open guns and now even some Limited guns, because it keeps the FP just a little bit further forward. A long FP will have its tip protruding just a tiny bit, sealing the breach from getting any primer back-flow. If you shoot high-pressure ammo, this is better for reliability but not as "safe" as the short strut. The long strut will push the back of the FP flush into the FP stop, the short one won't. I have a long one in my Open gun. If you have a short [standard] FP, it really doesn't matter - the FP tip will retract anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockcomma Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) I hadn't thought about removing the pin in the main spring housing, that sound like an easy fix. I have an EGW long Ti strut back ordered from Brownells, I thought I'd adjust the length to where the hammer just rests on the back of the firing pin. Right now my hammer has no spring tension from that point back about 100 thousands and I don't think that is right. I also am going to install an extended firing pin from McLearn or Dawson in the near future, does this set up sound acceptable? Edited April 14, 2009 by Glockcomma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISCHLJ Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Some times the m/s cap can get worn producing extra movement in the strut- Check for gouging and wear at the cap cup. EGW ti I found is wide and long. Count on doing some smithing. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockcomma Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 I ordered an EGW m/s cap and long hammer strut both in Ti. I received the cap but the strut was back ordered, I installed the cap to see if it would make any difference. And just like TISCHLJ said it took up the slack and my hammer is perfect now. I am going to leave the Ti strut on B.O. and install it later to save weight, thanks all for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipscjoe Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 If your original is a Ti , you might punch out the pin and take a look at the hole.....after time, they will oval on you...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockcomma Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 I think my original is steel but thanks for the tip I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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