Kestral
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Can anyone assist with info on how to remove a broken firing pin from a Beretta 950 22 short pistol.Thanks in advance Kestral
Beretta 950 22 short pistol
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230RN
2A was "political" when it was first adopted.
There is a firing pin retaining pin (Part #5) which must be driven out. This pin is typically a "wringing fit," which means it may take a little effort to drive it out, and a little care to not mar the slide.
When you drive it out, Part #4 (firing pin spring) might go Pwoing and throw the firing pin out across the room. Disassemble it inside a large clear plastic bag, like maybe a dry cleaner's bag.
Otherwise keep a strong magnet handy to find it subsequent to the Pwoing. This is not too likely, because firing pin springs are typically pretty weak, but you never know. The magnet is used to sweep the area around the carpet under the black mark on the wall where the firing pin and/or spring hit, hopefully finding the Pwoinged parts for you.
Pwoing is a technical term used by gunsmiths here in the midwest/southwest.
The system is probably the same for both rimfire and centerfire pistols (e.g., .25 ACP), but the parts location may be slightly different, offset one way or another in the rimfire.
I betcha the firing pin broke right at the cutout in it where the retaining pin goes. Ten bucks says so.
Hope this helps.
When you drive it out, Part #4 (firing pin spring) might go Pwoing and throw the firing pin out across the room. Disassemble it inside a large clear plastic bag, like maybe a dry cleaner's bag.
Otherwise keep a strong magnet handy to find it subsequent to the Pwoing. This is not too likely, because firing pin springs are typically pretty weak, but you never know. The magnet is used to sweep the area around the carpet under the black mark on the wall where the firing pin and/or spring hit, hopefully finding the Pwoinged parts for you.
Pwoing is a technical term used by gunsmiths here in the midwest/southwest.
The system is probably the same for both rimfire and centerfire pistols (e.g., .25 ACP), but the parts location may be slightly different, offset one way or another in the rimfire.
I betcha the firing pin broke right at the cutout in it where the retaining pin goes. Ten bucks says so.
Hope this helps.
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Kestral
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Beretta 950
My thanks to 230RN,for the 950 info,I originally thought the stripping proceedure was similar to the Webley pull down trigger guard.found out the true way the hard way.Your info on the ballistics of the firing pin into a large plastic bag is most appreciated, Prehaps one day I could do something for you in return.Regards Kestral
My thanks to 230RN,for the 950 info,I originally thought the stripping proceedure was similar to the Webley pull down trigger guard.found out the true way the hard way.Your info on the ballistics of the firing pin into a large plastic bag is most appreciated, Prehaps one day I could do something for you in return.Regards Kestral
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Priceless 'cause it's true!
DeadHorrorFan
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This comment won't help you at all, but I've gotta say, I've always lusted after a 950 in .22 short. I missed one by a few hours at my local gun shop that went out the door for $125, and I've been kicking myself ever since!
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