how could one know if the firing pin safety plunger and its spring is properly installed. Is there a notch on the firing pin that it would lock in place?
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how could one know if the firing pin safety plunger and its spring is properly installed. Is there a notch on the firing pin that it would lock in place?
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The firing pin DOES have a notch that prevents the forward movement of the firing pin unless the trigger is pressed. After re-installation of all the slide components, and reassembly of the pistol, the "famous" pencil test insures that all parts are functioning as intended.Originally Posted by ybrik
A pencil is dropped into the muzzle (eraser end toward the breech) of an unloaded weapon. The hammer is cocked, and the trigger is squeezed. When the hammer drops, the pencil will fly out of the bore, if the weapon has been reassembled properly.
well said Steve. Thanks!
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"The Series 80 passive firing pin block only renders the gun more drop-safe. "
Would a brand new 1991A1 have this?
Originally Posted by BIBITYbob
Yes. Remove the slide and take a look.
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will u pls enlighten me on this. I saw colt mark 4 series 80 gold cup 45cal and colt officer mark 4 series 80 with out firing pin block and no plunger in the slide (w/c is the chracteristic of the series 80). What is this??tnx much
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