It's the best way I know to verify the firing pin is functioning, short of firing real ammunition.
Did I mention to make sure the weapon is unloaded?
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- Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: 1911 mix-up
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Re: 1911 mix-up
I wish I could take credit for it, but someone smarter than I figured it out.
It's the best way I know to verify the firing pin is functioning, short of firing real ammunition.
Did I mention to make sure the weapon is unloaded?
It's the best way I know to verify the firing pin is functioning, short of firing real ammunition.
Did I mention to make sure the weapon is unloaded?
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: 1911 mix-up
- Replies: 16
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Re: 1911 mix-up
After reassembly follow these steps:
1. Make sure the weapon is unloaded.
2. Get a plain old #2 pencil.
3. Make sure the weapon is unloaded.
4. An unsharpened pencil is probably best.
5. Make sure the weapon is unloaded.
6. Point the weapon straight up. Insert the eraser end of the pencil in the barrel and let it fall. Cock the weapon, if it's not already.
7. Pull the trigger and watch the pencil fly.
If the pencil doesn't jump, the firing pin is not working.
1. Make sure the weapon is unloaded.
2. Get a plain old #2 pencil.
3. Make sure the weapon is unloaded.
4. An unsharpened pencil is probably best.
5. Make sure the weapon is unloaded.
6. Point the weapon straight up. Insert the eraser end of the pencil in the barrel and let it fall. Cock the weapon, if it's not already.
7. Pull the trigger and watch the pencil fly.
If the pencil doesn't jump, the firing pin is not working.