[kananman]

Does anyone know of a series 80 titanium firing pin?

 

[ssb73q]

Does anyone know of a series 80 titanium firing pin?

Hi kananman, I don't know of a source. However, if you are trying to hot-rod lock time to improve performance, a better approach would be to convert your series 80 to a series 70. See:

Then you can find titanium firing pins.

Having said that, I once did this conversion, but eventually returned the Colt to the original series 80. Since I was more into self defense than bullseye performance with my Colt 1911, the series 80 works just fine. Also, I won't have to explain to the police (or a court) on why I modified my pistol after a shooting.

Regards,
Richard

 

[kananman]

Thanks for the response. Ive done this conversion to my target 80 series, but I was intending the pin for my daily carry so I don't want to disengage the safety. I doubt one is made so I'll probably order a new stainless. Thanks

 

[ssb73q]

Thanks for the response. Ive done this conversion to my target 80 series, but I was intending the pin for my daily carry so I don't want to disengage the safety. I doubt one is made so I'll probably order a new stainless. Thanks

Hi kananman, other than grips I wouldn't make any modification to a carry gun. While you are on the witness stand can you hear the prosecutor suggest that you added a titanium firing pin to (increase lock time) be able to kill your target faster, you having a complete disregard for human life?

IMO, never modify a carry gun.

Regards,
Richard

 

[crockett007]

Brownells has several

 

[Calif Mini]

Ed Brown offers a 38, 9mm and 10mm Titanium firing pin.
#825-T it has a .065" dia. tip.

 

[Painfulitchingandswelling]

Ruger has titanium firing pins for their 1911. I don't know if they will work in your application.