Add Firing Pin Springs to 1911-vintage Model-8..?
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 3:15 pm
I'm trying to get my recently-acquired Model-8 up and shooting. Everything seems to be in order - except the tip of the original firing pin has broken off. Both Numrich and Wisner's have Model-8 firing pins in stock...so I assume that they will work in my ~22,000 SN Model-8. Is there a another, better source for the part I need?
Also, I've noted that later production models had both a buffer spring and a firing pin spring. Should I plan on acquiring and installing these two springs with the replacement firing pin as a "safety" upgrade? My forum search did not turn up a definitive answer.
Thanks,
John (xtm)
Also, I've noted that later production models had both a buffer spring and a firing pin spring. Should I plan on acquiring and installing these two springs with the replacement firing pin as a "safety" upgrade? My forum search did not turn up a definitive answer.
Thanks,
John (xtm)