Firing pin sticks forward

[PA451]

Hello,

Anyone ever had a problem with the firing pin sticking in the forward position on a standard Kadet adapter?

I recently was shooting and lost the firing pin retaining plate/firing pin stop. Basically the firing pin moved forward far enough that the plate was able to slip out of position and went flying. I had this happen once before years ago, but that time the firing pin wasn't actually sticking in the forward position. I never found that first retaining plate, and so back then when I ordered a new one I got a spare, along with some spare springs, so I had the parts on hand this time. But what I'm finding is the firing pin is still occasionally sticking forward, meaning I risk losing another retaining plate, not to mention the failure to fire.

The firing pin channel is reasonably clean as far as I can see. That was obviously the first thing I checked. This Kadet has seen a good bit of use, I'd say at least 30k rounds. Just guessing, could be a lot more.

[chomorro]

Hello,

Anyone ever had a problem with the firing pin sticking in the forward position on a standard Kadet adapter?

I recently was shooting and lost the firing pin retaining plate/firing pin stop. Basically the firing pin moved forward far enough that the plate was able to slip out of position and went flying. I had this happen once before years ago, but that time the firing pin wasn't actually sticking in the forward position. I never found that first retaining plate, and so back then when I ordered a new one I got a spare, along with some spare springs, so I had the parts on hand this time. But what I'm finding is the firing pin is still occasionally sticking forward, meaning I risk losing another retaining plate, not to mention the failure to fire.

The firing pin channel is reasonably clean as far as I can see. That was obviously the first thing I checked. This Kadet has seen a good bit of use, I'd say at least 30k rounds. Just guessing, could be a lot more.

Yes my new shadow 2 kit did this. Has to return for repair and they just sent a replacement . Took forever though

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[painter]

If the gun has been fine, and this started suddenly, I'd think about thoroughly cleaning the channel.

[Joe L]

Clean the firing pin channel, don't use any oil or lubricant, make sure the firing pin isn't bent or burred, clean the channel all the way through the hole.  I am assuming you already have tried a new spring. 

Any lubricant will gum up especially in the winter.  Lots of powder residue can enter the channel through the large firing pin hole. 

Joe