Q: Please confirm that the Enhanced Firing Pin and Enhanced Firing Pin Plus will work in a mil spec AR-15 chambered in 5.56 or 300 Blackout.

Asked by: Vadim - 9/16/2024
A: Our enhanced firing pins will work in any mil-spec bolt assembly; however, we do not recommend using them in other calibers outside what is stated as it can cause pierced primers. If you are getting light lights strikes with a 5.56, 300BLK something else is going on.
Answer provided by: Administrator (9/24/2024)

Q: Would this firing pin fit in a 5.56 bolt carrier?

Asked by: Asher - 8/10/2024
A: Yes this will fit any mil-spec AR-15 bolt; however, if you are having light strikes in a 5.56 there is another issue going on as 5.56 don't require enhanced firing pins. An enhanced firing pin in a 5.56 can cause pierced primers.
Answer provided by: Administrator (8/29/2024)

Q: I have a 45 ACP upper that just dents the primer without firing, will this firing pin work?

Asked by: Daniel Cantonwine - 7/20/2024
A: The enhanced firing pin will most likely pierce primers. If you are having light strikes it can be from improper hammer spring install, a binary trigger or something else may be going on, but we don't recommend using enhanced firing pin due to the risk of piercing primers.
Answer provided by: Administrator (7/23/2024)

Q: I am looking to upgrade my rifles firing pins due to light strikes on wolf ammo. Can you tell me which pins to buy for a 300 blackout, .223 and .308. I see the enhanced pin 5.45 x 39 which I would guess would be ok for 300 blackout and 223? Thank you Chris

Asked by: chris valken - 5/27/2024
A: Enhanced firing pins are for the x39 calibers only due to the harder primers. If your 300BLK is having like strikes with your standard AR-15 firing pin it is most likely due to an improper installed hammer spring, if hammer spring is installed correctly it maybe due to your fire control group or your carrier riding down.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (6/17/2024)

Q: Will this pin work in a Spikes Tactical .223/.556 AR15 bolt assembly?

Asked by: Donel - 4/16/2024
A: While it will fit we don't recommend as it could cause pierced primers.
Answer provided by: Administrator (4/22/2024)

Q: Will the enhanced PLUS firing pin damge,or affect other ammo? i ordered a davidson defence upper in 762x39. they do not seem to have a q and a section on products yet. im trying to find out if they include the enhanced pin ith the build kit, since it is not a 556? thanks for any info you have, if they dont include said pin in package i want to order from here. thanks from West Virginia Thanks for what yall do!!!!

Asked by: Anthony Payne - 2/28/2024
A: We really designed this particular pin around the deeper set primers found in Tula; however, in our testing we didn't see any pierce primers but we are on the edge. In saying that, we advise customers that if you are going to shoot other ammunition outside of Tula always check the first few spent casings for an pierce primers. It won't damage anything but continual use of this pin with pierce primers will cause firing tip erosion. Hope this helps.
Answer provided by: Administrator (3/1/2024)

Q: Hello I was wondering if this enhanced firing pin is compatable to my AR15 Radical Firearms 7.62x39 caliber

Asked by: James - 2/9/2024
A: You should have no issues unless Radical does something that doesn't allow for mil-spec characteristics of our enhanced firing pin to fit their 7.62x39 bolts.
Answer provided by: Administrator (2/28/2024)

Q: I have an ATI Hybrid 300 Blk and I'm having light primer strikes. Will this firing pin work for me?

Asked by: Jamie - 1/4/2024
A: This caliber is designed to use the standard firing pin so if you are having light strikes something else is going on. Either you are running a binary trigger, if not using a binary you could have hammer riding down with carrier.
Answer provided by: Administrator (1/4/2024)

Q: Just looked at a video on your enhanced firing pin for the 7.62x39 I have the same exact ks47 my question is with this enhanced firing pin work well with brass from my understanding Palmetto State Armory firing pin that comes in the ks47 flange is too small in DIA which is making it Skip by the retention pin their firing pin is making .308 and I believe the video stated that you guys find pin is making.327 that's another reason why I want to go with you guys firing pin to eliminate the skipping problem

Asked by: Derrick - 10/28/2023
A: Yes our firing pin will work fine in your KS47 with brass and steel case and we never have had an issue with our firing pin slipping past the retaining pin.
Answer provided by: Administrator (10/28/2023)

Q: I have a DIAMONDBACK 7.62×39 AR PISTOL . And I want to kno will the enhanced firing, pin fit ?

Asked by: Mario Salmon - 10/12/2023
A: If your Diamondback upper doesn't use a proprietary bolt assembly our enhanced firing pin will work.
Answer provided by: Administrator (10/21/2023)

Q: What makes it enhanced? Is it longer than a standard firing pin?

Asked by: Tracy Scheffling - 10/7/2023
A: Yes it allows for further protrusion to set off harder primers found in the x39 calibers.
Answer provided by: Administrator (10/9/2023)

Q: Issues with FP. 7.62x39 purchased titanium from another vender, shank dimension on factory bcg, .154, shank on aftermarket, .155 - .156. Aftermarket would not fit into bcg. What is dimensions on your FP, in order to compare with factory.

Asked by: Doc - 10/3/2023
A: Based on your information our firing pin will work, we adhere to mil-spec and .155 to .156 is not per mil-spec.
Answer provided by: Administrator (10/21/2023)

Q: Hello. What is the difference between the "enhanced" 7.62x39 firing pin and the enhanced PLUS firing pin? I am little confused on the add-on part. I have a couple of 7.62 ARs with light primer strikes. I'm sure the firing pin would solve the issue but I am considering changing the firing pin to be certain.

Asked by: Fred - 9/4/2023
A: The plus enhanced firing pin allows for a little further protrusion for ammunition with deep set primers.
Answer provided by: Administrator (9/28/2023)

Q: is this a longer than normal firining pin and will it work with a 300 blck out ?

Asked by: conrad - 8/16/2023
A: Enhanced firing pin is to set up hard primers with the x39 calibers. You should be using a standard AR-15 firing pin for a 300BLK rifle. If you are having light strikes with a 300BLK rifle something else is going on such as a possible installed hammer spring.
Answer provided by: Administrator (9/28/2023)

Q: I have an KS-47, will this allow me to shoot steel/ brass or only steel ammo ?

Asked by: Tyler S - 7/21/2023
A: We have never had issues going between steel and brass, but we always tell customers if you are going between steel and brass just check the first few brass casings primers to ensure you are not piercing primers.
Answer provided by: Administrator (8/15/2023)

Q: Will this work on the KS47 rifle?

Asked by: Ray Hernandez - 7/15/2023
A: If that platform takes a mil-spec firing pin then yes this firing pin will work as we retain the overall mil-spec characteristics.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (7/17/2023)

Q: I bought an enhanced firing from y’all several years ago for the ar 15 in 7.62x39 I now have an ar15 in 223/556, I want to be able to switch lowers between the two calibers Can I use the 7.62x39 enhanced firing pin in the 556 also? Thanks

Asked by: Rickie - 5/25/2023
A: We don't recommend it as you can pierce 5.56 primers. If you do decide to use the enhanced firing pin in your 5.56 we highly recommend checking for any pierce primers when using new ammo. If you are piercing primers install a standard firing pin for that caliber. Piercing primers will erode the tip of the firing pin if regularly piercing primers.
Answer provided by: Administrator (5/25/2023)

Q: Will this firing pin work in a CMMG MK47 Resolute?

Asked by: Lance - 4/19/2023
A: If the CMMG MK47 Resolute utilizes a standard AR-15 firing pin then yes the Enhanced Firing Pin will work.
Answer provided by: Administrator (4/24/2023)

Q: Please tell me how much longer the enhanced/extended firing pin for the 7.62x39 AR15 is than the standard firing pin. Thank you.

Asked by: Walter - 4/10/2023
A: Enhanced Firing Pins Are Engineered to Maintain Mil-Spec Characteristic Where the Firing Pin Interfaces Inside the Bolt and Still Allow Greater Protrusion Into the Primer
Answer provided by: Administrator (4/24/2023)

Q: Who makes this firing pin, I know the BCA ones are breaking the tip off.

Asked by: Dcurtis - 3/31/2023
A: We have been manufacturing our own firing pins for around 12 yrs. We did the specs/drawings/machining/testing. We do not buy from other sources.
Answer provided by: Administrator (3/31/2023)

Q: I’m having FTF issues with on a 7.62x39 upper with Tula ammo (primers set deep). I’ve already installed a higher strength hammer spring, and wanting to install an enhanced firing pin. Which one do I need?

Asked by: Joe - 3/21/2023
A: For deep set primers we recommend Part Number: 221214
While we did test on other ammunition and didn't experience pierce primers we always state while using new ammunition with this part number check the first few primers for pierce primers.
Answer provided by: Administrator (3/21/2023)

Q: Will these firing pins work in a KS 47? Thank you for your time.

Asked by: C.B. - 3/13/2023
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Q: Does the enhanced plus option change anything? What is the difference?

Asked by: Arcamo - 2/13/2023
A: Enhanced firing pin is for the harder primers in the x39 calibers it allows for further protrusion. The Enhanced Plus firing pin allows for even further protrusion for those that have lot's of ammunition like we have seen in Tula that have deep set primers.
Answer provided by: Administrator (2/23/2023)

Q: Shooting wolf ammo 7.62x39 and on occasion primer strike is not dedinating primers. Do u recommend enhanced or enhanced plus firing pin?

Asked by: Jay - 1/31/2023
A: If you are having trouble with light strikes with an enhanced firing pin we ask that you contact us and ask for Charles so he can troubleshoot with you. There are other things outside of having an enhanced firing pin that can cause light strikes. You can reach out to us at: 386-410-5162
Answer provided by: Administrator (2/23/2023)

Q: Will this enhanced firing pin work with Radical Arms 7.62x39

Asked by: Timothy dove - 1/25/2023
A: Yes it will.
Answer provided by: Administrator (1/25/2023)

Q: I have a .458 socom. This runs a standard .223/.556 firing pin. Either my .458 bolt is out of spec or the firing pin is a little shy of proper length. I've also noticed that the same firing pin had a greater protrusion through a .223 bolt. I'm looking at the enhanced firing pin in hopes to solve a soft strike issue with my .458. My question is the enhanced firing pin the same as a .556... apart from being enhanced.

Asked by: Sean - 1/15/2023
A: Enhanced Firing Pins Are Engineered to Maintain Mil-Spec Characteristic Where the Firing Pin Interfaces Inside the Bolt and Still Allow Greater Protrusion Into the Primer. For technical support call Thursday or Friday and ask for Charles: 386-410-5162. There could be a few things going on to cause light strikes.
Answer provided by: Administrator (1/16/2023)

Q: If I’m buy this enhanced firing pin do I still select the box that says (add enhanced firing pin) or does it not need that extra option added?

Asked by: Sebastian - 1/8/2023
A: Options are optional and do not need to be selected if you do not want those additional optional parts. So if you just want an enhanced firing pin just add to cart and checkout.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (1/9/2023)

Q: What's the dimensions from the enhanced compared to the one that comes with the BCA 7.62×39 upper?

Asked by: Robert Patterson - 1/3/2023
A: We would not know that, we do not have the spec's for the BCA enhanced firing pin. Our enhanced firing pins are not bought from suppliers of firearm parts, we designed our enhanced firing pins over 10 years ago and we machine our own enhanced firing pins.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (1/9/2023)

Q: Does it fit ar15 556

Asked by: Q - 12/17/2022
A: While it will fit in an AR15 556 we don't recommend it as it can cause pierced primers.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (12/20/2022)

Q: Gotta material question.... the firing pin what's it made... Specifically the corrosion resistance.... making a sait water build for marsh and swamp. And thanks for your time.

Asked by: Case - 12/10/2022
A: We use a stainless steel that is the most corrosion resistance. It's used in racing boat props, we don't give exact material due to others in the industry being competitive. The material exhibits superior corrosion resistance.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (12/10/2022)

Q: will this fit radical firearms 7.62x39 AR

Asked by: CARL L DEVICH - 11/25/2022
A: Yes if your Radical uses an AR15 mil-spec firing pin then it will fit.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (12/10/2022)

Q: Is this enhanced Firing pin made in the USA ?

Asked by: Edward - 6/20/2022
A: All Black Rifle Arms Products we manufacturer are made in the USA with certified USA metals.
Answer provided by: Administrator (6/21/2022)

Q: I have an gen 2, 6.5 Grendel bcg. Will this fit? Having a hard time blowing off some wolf ammo that I bought. Took a chance and may have lost. Lol already I stalled the hyper fire trigger group and no help.

Asked by: William anthony - 5/22/2022
A: Our enhanced firing pin will fit any mil-spec AR-15 BCG. I would talk with Hiperfire to see if they can get you heavier springs for steel case ammunition. If you don't want to go that route and buy an enhanced firing pin just note it could cause pierced primers so we high highly recommend checking primers. Piercing primers will erode the firing pin's tip away.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (5/23/2022)

Q: Would there be in an issue with a drop in trigger and advanced firing pin? I ran brass just fine suppressed. Now having problems running 154 gr SP Tul ammo.

Asked by: steve - 5/18/2022
A: Our enhanced firing pins will work with drop in triggers; however, some drop in triggers do not play well with 7.62x39 and steel case ammunition.
Answer provided by: Administrator (5/18/2022)

Q: Thoughts on using this pin in a 6.5Grendel bolt? My Toolcraft 6.5g BCG appears to contain a standard "556" firing pin which seems like a design mistake. Would I need to switch back to a standard pin if shooting brass case/boxer primed 6.5g?

Asked by: Senior Papas - 4/3/2022
A: 6.5 Grendel utilizes a standard firing pin, using a enhanced firing pin can cause pierced primers. If you are experiencing light strikes then you may have a hammer spring installed incorrectly. You can always send us a message through our CONTACT US page and attach a picture of your lower so we can view your hammer spring.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (4/25/2022)

Q: Will this firing pin fit in my IOC AK-47, it is an older model maybe seven or eight years old.

Asked by: Paul - 3/21/2022
A: Enhanced firing pin is designed to work in an AR-15 and is not compatible with the AK47 platform.
Answer provided by: Administrator (3/21/2022)

Q: Will this firing pin work as is in a paletto state armory KS 47?

Asked by: David Nalley - 2/14/2022
A: If your PSA KS-47 utilizes an mil-spec AR-15 firing pin then yes this will work.
Answer provided by: Administrator (2/17/2022)

Q: I have a radical firearms ar 47 will it work in it?

Asked by: Jon - 1/31/2022
A: If your Radical AR47 utilizes a mil-spec firing pin then this firing pin will work.
Answer provided by: Administrator (2/1/2022)

Q: I have a anderson ar pistol chambered for 762x39 it's a side charge. My question is will this pin give me more punch or no...? I am buying a heavier hammer spring, and buffer with spring. I need a better hitting firing pin, can this do the job..? let me know please and thank you

Asked by: JOSE FIGUEROA - 12/21/2021
A: Our enhanced firing pins are designed to allow for further protrusion to set off harder primers. This firing pin will work in an Anderson setup.
Answer provided by: Administrator (12/28/2021)

Q: Does the firing pin work with standard milspec springs or are the extra power hammer springs recommended? I heard that the extra power hammer springs shouldn’t make a difference in primer ignition in theory but I keep hearing people recommend the extra power hammer springs with the enhanced firing pin for reliable ignition. What are your thoughts on this?

Asked by: 3 - 11/19/2021
A: In most instances a mil-spec hammer spring (installed correctly...yes we see many installed improperly) and an enhanced firing pin is all you need in this caliber. Now for the 5.45x39 caliber needs both.
Answer provided by: Administrator (11/22/2021)

Q: Is this a bit longer to deliver a more solid hit on steel case (Russian) ammo primers

Asked by: Dean - 11/10/2021
A: Enhanced Firing Pins Are Engineered to Maintain Mil-Spec Characteristic Where the Firing Pin Interfaces Inside the Bolt and Still Allow Greater Protrusion Into the Primer.
Answer provided by: Administrator (11/22/2021)

Q: Can the 7.62x39/5.45x39 enhanced pin be used on .223/5.56? And, if so, would it reduce light strikes on steel case ammo? Lastly, if used in .223/5.56 with brass is there a

Asked by: Robert - 10/26/2021
A: We don't suggest using the enhanced firing pins in other calibers. If you are experiencing light strikes in a 5.56 something else is going on with your rifle. Yes you can pierce primers in 5.56. If you are having light strikes in this caliber with steel case ammunition please call us so we can help you troubleshoot.
Answer provided by: Administrator (11/8/2021)

Q: Are there any stores in Tyler, Tx that would carry this firing pin?

Asked by: Robert Truss - 10/20/2021
A: I am not aware of any dealers in your area that would carry our enhanced firing pins.
Answer provided by: Administrator (10/25/2021)

Q: I’m looking for an enhanced firing pin for ARs chambered in 5.45x39 and would like to know if these will protrude equivalent to an AK 74 for reliability. Any info confirming this application you can give is greatly appreciated.

Asked by: Roger Johnsen - 9/26/2021
A: In the testing we did....yes. This firing pin is for the 7.62x39 and 5.45x39, but in our testing the best performance for this caliber is an additional Enhanced Power Hammer Spring.
Answer provided by: Administrator (10/4/2021)

Q: I just received my second set of firing pin and hammer spring for 7.62x39. They work flawlessly. My question is do they come with any warranty if needed.

Asked by: Joshua Majors - 8/16/2021
A: All smart parts have a 6 month warranty against manufacturing defects. All small parts at some point will need to be replaced.
Answer provided by: Administrator (8/25/2021)

Q: will this fit a side charging bolt

Asked by: mark h mckibbin - 7/7/2021
A: It will fit any bolt with AR-15 mil-spec characteristics.
Answer provided by: Administrator (7/27/2021)

Q: Will this fit a 300 blackout

Asked by: Shawn - 4/29/2021
A: Yes it will fit; however, you should not use an enhanced firing pin with other calibers outside of the products description as you can cause pierce primers. If you are having light strikes please ensure hammer spring is installed correctly.
Answer provided by: Administrator (5/5/2021)

Q: Can this firing pin be used with brass case ammo, I don't want to have to swap out firing pins when I shoot 7.62x39 brass case ammo.

Asked by: Howard Shade - 4/13/2021
A: We have never had an issue between steel and brass nor has any of our customers reported any issues in the 10 yrs we have been manufacturing them; however, we do tell customers that if you go to brass case ammo just check the first few primers to ensure you are not piercing them.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (4/13/2021)

Q: Is this an extended firing pin and will it work on a 5.56/.223

Asked by: Josh - 2/15/2021
A: No, you could pierce primers if attempting to use in a 5.56 rifle. If you are experiencing light stikes in a 5.56 rifle using steel case ammunition something else is going on. First thing to check would be a hammer spring installed incorrectly.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (2/16/2021)

Q: Will this firing pin work in a Palmetto State Armory KS-47?

Asked by: Jay - 1/28/2021
A: If Palmetto State KS47 utilizes an overall length mil-spec firing pin then our ehanced firing pin will fit.
Answer provided by: Administrator (2/2/2021)

Q: Will this enhanced firing pin work for 300 blackout?

Asked by: Mark - 1/27/2021
A: No, this firing pin was designed for the x39 calibers due to hardened primers to prevent slam fires in the SKS and AK calibers. We do not recommend using this firing pin for other calibers or it could cause pierced primers as it allows for further protrusion to set off the x39 ammunition.
Answer provided by: Administrator (2/2/2021)

Q: Will this work in the cmmg mutant MK47 It uses an ar-10 bolt not the standard 5.56 BCG

Asked by: Robbie Hearn - 1/27/2021
A: These firing pins are spec'd for the AR-15 7.62x39 bolt assemblies which utilize mil-spec AR-15 Bolt Carriers. These bolt assemblies are not spec'd for any firearms spec'd larger than the AR-15.
Answer provided by: Administrator (2/2/2021)

Q: Will this work for both 5.56 AND 7.62x39 platforms? I would like to install them on both rifle platforms

Asked by: Tom B - 1/22/2021
A: No, these are not designed for other calibers as they can cause pierced primers. If you are having issues with setting off 5.56 steel case ammunition and light strikes please reach out to us as something else is going on. Enhanced firing pins are only designed for the 7.62x39 and 5.45x39 platforms.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (1/26/2021)

Q: do you offer wholesale for other dealers

Asked by: jason groh - 1/20/2021
A: While we do have a dealer program, we had to stop accepting bringing on new dealers due to supply and demand on all products. If you are only wanting to create a dealer account for enhanced firing pins, please reach out to us during normal business hours.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (1/26/2021)

Q: The enhanced firing pin is a good fix for steel case ammo. If I shoot brass ammo, do I need to re-install the original firing pin?

Asked by: David Lopez - 1/20/2021
A: We have never seen an issue nor heard of any issues from customers about switching from steel to brass with the enhanced firing pin; however, we still give the disclaimer to check the first few brass primers when using an enhanced firing pin to ensure no pierce primers.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (1/20/2021)

Q: What do you mean inhanced? Better steel?

Asked by: jerry - 12/30/2020
A: Enhanced means it's designed to allow for further protrusion to ensure ignition of hard primers on steel case ammunition in this caliber.
Answer provided by: Administrator (12/30/2020)

Q: Hello - I ordered and received my enhanced firing pin - the packaging says "AR15 Enhanced Firing Pin" I ordered the 7.62x39 pin and just wanted to make sure I received the correct pin I didn't know if the packaging would have 7.62x39 on it? Thanks!

Asked by: Bernard - 12/22/2020
A: Yes, you have the correct pin. The package is only marked Enhanced Firing Pin.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (12/22/2020)

Q: Will this work on a M&M Industries M10X?

Asked by: Jon - 12/19/2020
A: Sorry, we are not familiar with their platform. You should contact the company for verification of compatibility.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (12/21/2020)

Q: Would this be ok if I am going to shooting steel and brass case (7.62x39) ammo? Or is it only recommended when shooting steel cased?

Asked by: Tito - 12/7/2020
A: Yes it can. We have not heard or experienced any issues using our enhanced firing pin in this caliber for steel or brass case ammunition. We do state to always check the first few rounds of brass case when you first start shooting to ensure you are not piercing primers, but we have not experience it nor have any of our customers reported any issues.
Answer provided by: Black Rifle Arms Sales Team (12/19/2020)

Q: I have a new psa 47 gen 2 will this pin work in the rifle the rifle only fires once out every 4-5 rounds. The rounds will fire fine ina standard ak.

Asked by: Ccm - 10/8/2020
A: If that platform takes a mil-spec firing pin then yes this firing pin will work as we retain the overall mil-spec characteristics while still allowing for further protrusion to set off steel case ammunition.
Answer provided by: Administrator (10/13/2020)

Q: Will this pin work on my PSA AR47/KS47?

Asked by: Leo C - 10/7/2020
A: If that platform takes a mil-spec firing pin then yes this firing pin will work as we retain the overall mil-spec characteristics.
Answer provided by: Administrator (10/13/2020)

Q: I have a ks47 Gen 2 will this work?

Asked by: Waylon Renner - 8/28/2020
A: Yes, I have one as well and this works for Red Army Standard, Wolf, and likely anything else you'll feed it.
Answer provided by: Caleb M (9/15/2020)
A: If PSA is utilizing an overall mil-spec length for a bolt assembly it should work fine.
Answer provided by: Charles B. (9/3/2020)

Q: Does this come with the retaining pin as well?

Asked by: Cyle - 6/29/2020
A: No, this is just for for the enhanced firing pin. The retaining pin s can be located here and are in limited supply, https://www.blackriflearms.com/AR-15-Firing-Pin-Retaining-Pin_p_189.html
Answer provided by: Administrator (6/29/2020)

Q: I have a BCA Rifle that has a lower for multi caliber and my upper is 762x39. Having alot of light strikes shooting steel cased ammo. Will this enhanced firing pin work for my rifle.

Asked by: Pat Buell - 6/19/2020
A: Yes this firing pin will help with light strikes, if you continue to have light strikes after installing then something else is going on with your rifle such as an improperly installed hammer spring.
Answer provided by: Administrator (6/21/2020)

Q: Will this work with and Anderson lower

Asked by: Jared - 5/5/2020
A: Our AR-15 enhanced firing pin will work with a mil-spec AR-15 Anderson Lower or any AR-15 Mil-spec lower.
Answer provided by: Customer Service (5/5/2020)

Q: I have a Bear creek side charging ar15 upper in 7.62x39 and wanted to know if this firing pin I'll work in it or not?

Asked by: Ethan - 4/26/2020
A: It should work just fine. We have customers with BCA rifles that purchase our enhanced firing pins with no issues.
Answer provided by: Administrator (4/28/2020)

Q: I'm building a ar47 currently and I've heard I either need to upgrade the firing pin or hammer spring to use steel case ammo with hard primers do I need 1 of those options or both I currentl have the wolf xp hammer spring

Asked by: Cody - 4/21/2020
A: In this caliber, we have no issues with using a mil-spec hammer spring and an enhanced firing pin. In our 7.62x39 demo rifles we only run an enhanced firing pin, we have never needed the Wolf XP Hammer Spring as long as we use a mil-spec hammer spring. If a customer is running an Enhanced Firing Pin and a mil-spec hammer spring and still having issues we have pinpointed it to their hammer spring was installed incorrectly and we have them remove it and reinstall properly and then they have no issues.
Answer provided by: Charles Cassels (4/22/2020)

Q: Will this firing pin work for a 6.5 grendel bolt?

Asked by: Tyler - 2/20/2020
A: No, it may have the potential to over penetrate and pierce primers. A 6.5 grendel only requires the standard AR-15 firing pin to shoot steel case ammunition. This firing pin was specifically made for the 7.62x39 caliber due to the extremely hardened primers to prevent slam fires in the SKS and AK47 rifle platforms.
Answer provided by: Charles Cassels (2/27/2020)

Q: would this pin work on any caliber such as 5.56, 6.8spc or is it only for 7.62x39?

Asked by: jim - 11/13/2019
A: We do not recommend an enhanced firing pin for the 5.56, 6.8 SPC calibers as the enhanced firing pin allows for further protrusion to ensure positive ignition in the notorious hardened primers of the 7.62x39. Using this enhanced firing pin in a 5.56 or 6.8 SPC calibers could cause pierce primers. Standard firing will work on 5.56 or 6.8 SPC steel case ammunition with no issues as they don't have a hard primer like those found in the 7.62x39 or 5.45x39 calibers.
Answer provided by: Charles Cassels (11/13/2019)

Q: I have a question I bought one of your firing pins installed it I also have the JP heavy hammer and spring set installed in my lower and I'm still getting like strikes out of wolf and other steel case ammo question I thought this was going to solve the problem anything you guys can do to help?

Asked by: D - 10/24/2019
A: I sent you a private message as we are not showing any purchase of a enhanced firing pin, only Wolf XP Hammer Spring.
Answer provided by: Administrator (10/24/2019)

Q: Currently I’m running a Toolcraft 7.62x39 bolt which in its description state it comes with an enhanced firing pin. In your opinion are all “enhanced” pins the same, or are their differences between the two? Thanks

Asked by: Jerome - 9/17/2019
A: I'm not sure where Toolcraft buys their enhanced firing pins from, but no not all enhanced firing pins are the same. We have been doing our own enhanced firing pins for about 8 yrs now and have our own drawing/specs. Now when it comes to Tula and Golden Tiger Ammo one can still experience light strikes depending on the lot of ammo, we have seen some Tula or Golden Tiger where the primers were set to deep or was not crimped properly allowing the primer to move forward when fired. Due to this we highly recommend sticking to Wolf as we have not seen this issue with Wolf or Silver Bear Ammo.
Answer provided by: Charles Cassels (9/17/2019)

Q: Will this firing pin also work for brass ammo

Asked by: Travis - 6/6/2019
A: Yes it can. We have not heard or experienced any issues using our enhanced firing pin in this caliber for steel or brass case ammunition. We do state to always check the first few rounds of brass case when you first start shooting to ensure you are not piercing primers, but we have no experience it nor have any of our customers reported any issues.
Answer provided by: Administrator (6/6/2019)

Q: can the ar-15 7.62x39 enhanced firing pin be used in 5.56/.223 ars to midigate shooting steel .223 rounds? or is it just for the 7.62x39? I'd like to install this in my 7.62x39 ar-15, as well as some of my .223 ars that i shoot steel cased ammo in.

Asked by: Lucas - 6/4/2019
A: We do not recommend an enhanced firing pin for the 5.56 caliber as the enhanced firing pin allows for further protrusion to ensure positive ignition in the notorious hardened primers of the 7.62x39. Using this enhanced firing pin in a 5.56 caliber could cause pierce primers. Standard firing will work on 5.56 steel case ammunition with no issues.
Answer provided by: Charles Cassels (6/4/2019)

Q: Will this pin run in a Bear Creek Arsenal bolt for AR 7.62x39? I'm assuming yes but never hurts to get confirmation. Thanks

Asked by: Mark in Michigan - 4/25/2019
A: I just installed this firing pin in a BCA 762x39 upper with a standard mil-spec trigger spring and have had no problems shooting Russian ammo.
Answer provided by: Todd (12/2/2019)
A: Our enhanced firing pins are designed to run in any R-15 mil-spec dimension bolt assemblies, so if BCA bolt assemblies are to mil-spec dimensions it will work just fine.
Answer provided by: Charles Cassels (4/27/2019)

Q: AR-15 7.62x39 Enhanced Firing Pin Is this firing pin a bit longer than a regular firing pin? I already ordered it and received your firing pin but just wondering if it is a bit longer. I was told that that’s what I need to avoid hard primer strikes without firing. Thanks.

Asked by: Patricio Avila - 3/23/2019
A: If you ordered the enhanced firing pin it is what you need for steel case ammo. Per our description on products page: PLEASE NOTE: Overall Length is irrelevant to the performance of our enhanced firing pin. We designed our enhanced firing pin with multiple dimensional changes beyond overall length.
Answer provided by: Administrator (3/24/2019)

Q: How much is shipping for the firing Pin?

Asked by: Paul - 3/3/2019
A: Shipping varies so there is not a set shipping cost, it varies by first class and Priority. You may add firing pin to cart then go to cart and put in your zip code for shipping cost to your zip code.
Answer provided by: Administrator (3/24/2019)

Q: I have an Anderson AR15 in 7.62x39. Will this pin work in my Anderson?

Asked by: Spartan0098 - 1/9/2019
A: Yes it will.
Answer provided by: Administrator (1/10/2019)

Q: I see this pin works well with the 762x39 steel cased ammo using the hard berdan primers, but what about the "good stuff" brass ammo with the boxer primers? I shoot both types of ammo and I don't want to have any pierced primers when shooting the softer primers. Thanks

Asked by: Dave - 6/3/2017
A: We have never seen an issue with going from steel to brass; however, we still ask when you do go over to brass with the enhanced firing pin installed to check to see if you are experiencing any pierced primers for precaution.
Answer provided by: Administrator (6/3/2017)

Q: will this fit mgi bolt?

Asked by: len - 5/22/2017
A: If MGI bolt will take an AR-15 firing pin then this enhanced firing pin should not have any compatibility issues.
Answer provided by: Administrator (5/23/2017)

Q: I bought a bulk amount of 223 Russian ammo that apparently have 5.45x39 hard primers in them. What do you recommend I use? The 545 or 762 enhanced firing pin? A.

Asked by: Thomas G - 4/24/2017
A: The 5.45x39 and 7.62x39 enhanced firing pins are identical so either one will work with the hard primers.
Answer provided by: Administrator (4/24/2017)

Q: Will this firing pin fit on a Ruger mini 30?

Asked by: Tony - 2/28/2017
A: No, this enhanced firing pin is designed for the AR-15 platform.
Answer provided by: Administrator (3/16/2017)

Q: will your 7.62 x 39 enhanced firing pin work with an ARP 6.5 Grendel upper? I am having unreliable ignition with 6.5g Wolf ammo and a Jewel trigger?

Asked by: Dave - 12/30/2016
A: The enhanced firing pin will fit any mil-spec AR-15 bolt assembly, so will it will work in a 6.5 Grendel, we do highly recommend that if you use an enhanced firing pin with your 6.5 Grendel that you watch for pierced primers as it does allow for further penetration.
Answer provided by: Administrator (3/16/2017)

Q: I just installed the firing pin in my AR Olympic Arms bolt and noticed that there is a gap between the firing pin stop and the back end of the bolt. Is it safe to use like this?

Asked by: Mike Laufer - 12/16/2016
A: Please do not use and contact Olympic Arms. When we dealt with them years ago they were shortening the tail end of their 7.62x39 bolts for use with standard firing pins. I'm concerned if they machine their bolts for standard firing in our enhanced firing pin may pierce primers.
Answer provided by: Administrator (12/16/2016)

Q: I recently purchased 2k rounds of Golden Tiger .223 . I am getting light strikes. Will the Enhanced 7.62 x39 firing pin work in a .223 AR 15 bolt?

Asked by: Mike - 8/25/2016
A: Our enhanced firing pin will work in any AR-15 mil-spec bolt; however, we highly recommend that you check for pierced primers if not using in n x39 caliber rifle.
Answer provided by: Administrator (3/16/2017)

Q: Will this pin work in a 5.56 ar?

Asked by: Joseph M - 8/16/2016
A: We do not recommend an enhanced firing pin for the 5.56 caliber as the enhanced firing pin allows for further protrusion and can cause pierce primers. Please stick with standard firing pin for the 5.56 ammunition.
Answer provided by: Administrator (3/16/2017)

Q: Will this fit a MK47 Mutant 7.62x39?

Asked by: RB - 2/4/2016
A: If it uses a mil-spec firing pin then this pin should work fine.
Answer provided by: Administrator (3/16/2017)

Q: Is this enhanced pin a few thousandths longer?

Asked by: MARK - 12/1/2015
A: Without getting too technical, we designed it with a couple of other features that allow the best performance where we saw some functionality issues with other designs. Overall length is irrelevant to the performance of our enhanced firing pin. We designed our enhanced firing pin with multiple dimensional changes beyond overall length.
Answer provided by: Administrator (12/12/2015)

Q: Can this be used on standard 308 ammo?

Asked by: Tim - 11/24/2015
A: No, the 7.62x39 is for the AR-15 platform of rifles and is not designed for use with the larger platform such as the .308/AR-10/7.62x51.
Answer provided by: Administrator (11/24/2015)