Murray's firing pin

[culpeper]

When I was having primer problems of course the first thing I did was change out to the spring loaded pin.  That spring got fried.  The pin is fine and I do have replacement springs.  Since I got Murray's Gunsmith Shop's neck and throat job I'm using the original Yugo pin.  But my question is can't we also use this Murray pin as free floating without the spring?  Looks like we can use it both ways. 

[Direct Connection]

Great question.. I guess you could pm Murray. Have you tried installing one into the bolt yet ?  I have a few of them also so this would be good to know..

[culpeper]

Yes, they act like a regular floating pin without the spring.  Just never tried it on a live round. 

[Loose}{Cannon]

I'm pretty sure you can use it without the spring.  Prolly best to just contact Murray to be certain. 

[culpeper]

Murray confirmed it can used as a free floater though he doesn't recommend it.  He did not elaborate why.  Probably because it defeats its design to prevent slam fire.

[Loose}{Cannon]

There you go...  Thanks for the update.

[Direct Connection]

Yea thanks, Good to know. I think since I have a couple with the springs and extras id just use it like it should be used.. If I ever use them  I haven't had any firingpin problems ever

[culpeper]

Like your avatar.  When I was young I was a big Elias fan.  As I got older and watched the movie again I realized Barnes was right all along.

[Direct Connection]

I don't know who I like better. One son was always Barns ant the Other Elias.lol

Killen ! Watch all know about killen .

[rwhite135]

I was always a Barnes fan.  In my eyes, Elias was alway a little punk.  That may have come from having a grandfather and a uncle that served in the USMC, though.  My younger brother is in the Corps, as well.  I also have a cousin in the US ARMY, which was to be my branch of choice.