shotgun firing pin

[pengelli 365]

hello just after some advice got a 12 gauge o/u spanish made shotgun and the firing pin on the top barrel needs replaced i think its the pin as its not striking the primer on the cartridge or even my finger tip when i hold it against it is this something i can fix myself or would a gunsmith be needed thanks 

[neil82 1,008]

If your not 100% confident with anything that goes bang, give it to someone who is, gunsmith should not be that expensive to replace the pin if needed and give the rest of it a once over at the same time.

[pengelli 365]

cheers mate thanks for the reply 

[elf847 1]

I'd advise you give it to someone that specialize in fixing it. It won't cost you a lot..

[ditchman 1,508]

treat firing pins like shock absorbers....never change one ...do both........the smith i used preferred to make new pins he would harden and temper them..it was never expensive

[pengelli 365]

cheers mate 

[paulus 26]

Always made my own from old carbide drill bits, it could even be as simple as needing a spring replacing.