Tikka T1x Titanium Firing Pin

[zeke06]

I just wrapped up my 1st large run of Tikka T1x titanium firing pins. I’ll list some of the details below and will try my best to answer some of your questions about them.

I often get asked why titanium? I choose it because it’s lightweight, strong, very corrosion resistant, and it holds up very well. Titanium is also a very interesting alloy to machine. Some worry that with a lighter pin you’ll have issues with lite strikes but with a larger, heavier striker hitting the firing pin I haven’t had any problems so far. I also put a lot of work on the shape of the tip so it strikes within the rim. The end of the tip has a slight radius with a flat on it. You may notice it in the picture of the fires case. The tip is made out of heat treated O1 tool steel that is pressed into the titanium body. The tip is also .001 oversized from the factory pin. I also made the mid section slightly larger O.D. And lengthened out the larger O.D. sections to help add more material to the pin. These titanium firing pins have almost 10% more material added but are still 20% lighter.

I’ve put a lot of time, thought, and effort into these firing pins. I know they may be a bit overkill but if I’m going to put my name on them they’re going to be the absolute best that I can make.

 

[Racerman56]

Would you be doing any other guns in the future? Cz457 to be specific.

 

[boltfluter]

With all due respect, what is the advantage of this over a stock firing pin. Am I missing something? As of last week I am a new T1X owner.

Thanks, Paul

 

[zeke06]

With all due respect, what is the advantage of this over a stock firing pin. Am I missing something? As of last week I am a new T1X owner.

Thanks, Paul

Hey Paul,
In theory the lighter pin will reduce lock time but the short distance it’s traveling it’s hardly even measurable. With a slightly larger diameter tip there is a little less slop in the fit through the bolt and with the shape and size of the tip it will have a more consistent ignition.
There also has been some issues with the factory tips breaking and people having problems getting new ones.

 

[zeke06]

Would you be doing any other guns in the future? Cz457 to be specific.

In the near future no, but It’s not completely off the plate.

 

[mule]

In the near future no, but It’s not completely off the plate.

I'll take two when they are ready

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Id like to see more tungsten firing pins made.

 

[Racerman56]

In the near future no, but It’s not completely off the plate.

The CZ would be a great one since the factory one is not the best design.

 

[boltfluter]

Hey Paul,
In theory the lighter pin will reduce lock time but the short distance it’s traveling it’s hardly even measurable. With a slightly larger diameter tip there is a little less slop in the fit through the bolt and with the shape and size of the tip it will have a more consistent ignition.
There also has been some issues with the factory tips breaking and people having problems getting new ones.

Thanks for the insight, as I had no idea of any issues, being new to the T1X. Good luck with your new endeavor. I will definitely keep this in mind if the need arises.
Paul

 

[Dgd6mm]

Possibly those that dry fire their rimfires on an empty chamber. I like what I see here put if or until I have an issue I'm good for now.

 

[justinp61]

I've had my T1X since they first came out and have fired several thousand rounds without issue. Who knows it may break the FP the next time I shoot it.

A Jard trigger is a great mod.