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Offline jjas

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Firing pin strikes off center
« on: September 28, 2011, 08:28:02 AM »
I have .357 magnum handi that I've run about 150 rounds through.  I was shooting it yesterday and noticed the firing pin is striking the primer off center.  I've had no FTFs but is this something I should be concerned with?
Thanks for the help!
 
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Offline OldSchoolRanger

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Re: Hammer strikes off center
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2011, 08:56:56 AM »
Simple answer, No!

I've had plenty of guns that had firing pin strikes that were slightly off center.

As long as it goes; "bang!", your okay. 

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My quandary, I personally, don't think I have enough Handi's but, I know I have more Handi's than I really need or should have.

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Re: Firing pin strikes off center
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2011, 09:31:38 AM »
I agree, if it goes bang every time don't nmess with it.  In other words, "If it ain't broke don't fix it".  Several of mine aren't centered, but they shoot well.

My Encore is one.  Some barrels it is centered, others it is not.  Difference is in the barrels.
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Re: Firing pin strikes off center
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2011, 09:43:44 AM »
I have a couple that I'v been shooting for years like that.
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Re: Firing pin strikes off center
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2011, 12:19:31 PM »
I think I only have actually one firearm that actually does hit perfectly in the center...   :o
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Re: Firing pin strikes off center
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2011, 08:04:56 PM »
Thanks for the help fellas!
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