Beartrap Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 While cleaning my 1911 this morning I noticed the firing pin is magnetized. Normal? Problem? Cause? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Not really normal, but if you leave one laying in a magnetic parts dish or hanging off a magnetic screwdriver shaft, it might happen. Not a problem firing. The mainspring is MUCH stronger force than the magnetic attraction will ever be. I would wipe the FP off with a rag each time before reassembling it in slide, just in case it picked up a steel sliver while lying on your work bench. A degausser for magnetic tape will demagnetize that pin if you want to be sure. Look at a full stock high-end audio shop. Good luck, GJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.