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    I like the theory that the firing pin is coming back with enough speed to knock the hammer nose out of its locking recess.

    A stronger spring would be a good second step, after cutting your loads.
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    Quote Originally Posted by slamfire1 View Post
    I like the theory that the firing pin is coming back with enough speed to knock the hammer nose out of its locking recess.

    A stronger spring would be a good second step, after cutting your loads.
    I agree.

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