The purpose of Beretta's firing pin catch is to prevent the firing pin from going forward from in the event that the pistol is dropped.
It's just simply redundancy, every precaution to not put little holes into your body is taken.
I take it you mean on the 92FS? I blocks the firing pin, decocks the pistol, and disconnects the trigger.
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A firing pin that is mounted on/in a hammer
Firing Pin Block
Like it says, the firing pin rotates as the action cycles.
What should Firing pin protrusion measure?
By action of the hammer striking the firing pin, forcing it into the primer.
Firing pin is what strikes the back end of bullet igniting propellant
You can find a firing pin for the ranger at Numerick Gun Parts Corporation.
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I am looking for a firing pin for a Crescent Firearm I believe the serial # is 8894
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