Replacing firing pin

[fvdberge]

Does anyone have detailed instructions how to replace the firing pin on a P64? I got one with my Wolf recoil spring and would like to install it.

[dfunk]

I assume you mean firing pin spring? My advice would be to go here http://p64resource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1536 and grab the 2 files first. The firing pin is easiest to install if you have a pair of locking forceps (thanks Norm) to hold the pin fully forward (that is, the firing pin pushed all the way through the breech face as far as possible). With it locked in place, you can rotate the safety to the halfway point between safe and fire and wiggle it out. Take caution as the safety detent is under spring pressure and is pushing on the safety. From there, you can simply pull the safety out and unlock the firing pin from the forceps. Slide it all out, replace the firing pin spring, then assemble in reverse order. The forceps eliminate the need for a third hand and can be had cheap at Harbor Freight, amongst other places.

[fvdberge]

Thanks dfunk. This should help tremendously.