Where is the best place to get a Blackhawk firing pin.
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contender
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Lots of good suggestions here.
Especially the ones about NOT trying to replace the firing pin.
As noted,, occasionally,, the firing pin bushing area get crud in it. Totally invisible,, due to it's location. The simplest beginning fix would be a good ultrasonic cleaning bath. Pull the grips & do the cleaning. Blow dry & do a kerosene bath next. Blow dry again, then add oil,, especially in places that are hard to access.
Test fire then.
And as noted,, try different ammo, especially some factory stuff, just to verify any problems.
Next,, the hammer face could be just a little too long,, and could be hitting the frame w/o delivering enough force to the transfer bar. NEVER try thinning the transfer bar. It's already a "weaker" piece vs the hammer. A SMALL amount of removal of the top of the hammer nose could be necessary.
Ruger parts,, such as the firing pin itself or the hammer spring are all going to be basically the same. A stronger spring may not be the fix either.
Especially the ones about NOT trying to replace the firing pin.
As noted,, occasionally,, the firing pin bushing area get crud in it. Totally invisible,, due to it's location. The simplest beginning fix would be a good ultrasonic cleaning bath. Pull the grips & do the cleaning. Blow dry & do a kerosene bath next. Blow dry again, then add oil,, especially in places that are hard to access.
Test fire then.
And as noted,, try different ammo, especially some factory stuff, just to verify any problems.
Next,, the hammer face could be just a little too long,, and could be hitting the frame w/o delivering enough force to the transfer bar. NEVER try thinning the transfer bar. It's already a "weaker" piece vs the hammer. A SMALL amount of removal of the top of the hammer nose could be necessary.
Ruger parts,, such as the firing pin itself or the hammer spring are all going to be basically the same. A stronger spring may not be the fix either.
Switch springs like Bruce said. You already know one works 
Hondo44
Hawkeye
You have the answer to your problem in your stainless steel gun.
Don't do any filing of parts until you identify the problem part!
First just swap the hammer spring. If that doesn't fix it swap the springs back.
Measure the two hammer nose lengths. Or install the SS hammer in the problem gun. If it fixes the problem, file the problem hammer nose accordingly.
NOTE: You can remove the hammers without having to remove the pesky loading gate wishbone spring. Saves a lot of time and aggravation.
Don't do any filing of parts until you identify the problem part!
First just swap the hammer spring. If that doesn't fix it swap the springs back.
Measure the two hammer nose lengths. Or install the SS hammer in the problem gun. If it fixes the problem, file the problem hammer nose accordingly.
NOTE: You can remove the hammers without having to remove the pesky loading gate wishbone spring. Saves a lot of time and aggravation.
I agree with the comments about not thinning the transfer bar, and have edited my posts about that. 
The potential for a slightly long upper hammer nose is still a possibility, but that's a case where filing might be a case of overdoing the fix and ruining a hammer. Spring replacement can't hurt.
Heck, just forget I said anything.
The potential for a slightly long upper hammer nose is still a possibility, but that's a case where filing might be a case of overdoing the fix and ruining a hammer. Spring replacement can't hurt.
Heck, just forget I said anything.
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I will try that too.
Hondo44
Hawkeye
Your test with the pencil pin points an issue. I doubt it has anything to do with the ammo.
The.Tumbleweed
Bearcat
Barring a bit of crud being in with the firing pin, you say that the primers look to be getting a good strike.
What are the odds you have some old, or sketchy primers (I'm assuming you are using reloads) ?
Lots of good suggestions. The one thing you really don't want to do is replace the firing pin. Been there, done that and would NEVER try it again.
freakindawgen
Single-Sixer
Try this :
www.brownells.com
RUGER FIRING PIN, SS | Brownells
Check out the RUGER available Online at Brownells Today and many more Handgun Slides & Parts products are available in our Gun Parts Department.
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freakindawgen
Single-Sixer
Try this :
RUGER FIRING PIN, SS | Brownells
Check out the RUGER available Online at Brownells Today and many more Handgun Slides & Parts products are available in our Gun Parts Department.
RUGER FIRING PIN REBOUND SPRING FOR RUGER® BLACKHAWK | Brownells
Check out the RUGER available Online at Brownells Today and many more Handgun Action Parts products are available in our Gun Parts Department.
www.brownells.com
A Ruger factory repair job tale.Don't push in on the transfer bar. Reach in between the transfer bar and the firing pin and push the pin out as far as possible. The pin is "thrown" forward by the transfer bar's impact to strike the primer then retracts back a little so the pin is not in contact with the primer, allowing for free cylinder rotation for the next shot.
Replacing the firing pin is rather difficult. This would be a good reason to send the gun to Ruger for repair, for which they will not likely charge you.
I have a New Vaquero in .45 Colt that I traded for a Colt 1911. This is my first Ruger. The Ruger was new and had never been fired, but the then owner said he was sending it back to the factory for repair, as it had timing issues and a couple of other issues. Ruger said it would likely take 2 weeks to get the repaired gun back from the factory. FIVE days later it was delivered to the owner. Impressive. However, the turn around time was nothing compared to the repair job. They re-blued the Vaquero with a gorgeous dark shiny, almost black, blue job, the equivalent to a Colt Python or Smith & Wesson. They replaced the grips with a much prettier wood than the original, in addition to replacing the cylinder stop, the cylinder and the hand. Factory paid freight both ways.
I am beyond thrilled with the Ruger and am seriously impressed with the Ruger factory repair facility. I know, there are some horror stories about sending firearms back to the factory for repair, but my experience with Ruger has, happily, been very positive. There are more Rugers in my future!
contender
Ruger Guru
clayguy,, many of us aren't too surprised at your experience.
Your gun looks great too!
Your gun looks great too!
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