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xd john · 02-12-2005, 01:57 PM

havnt got my xd yet. but a ? on the safeties i know the trigger an grip safety but what is the firin pin safety and how does it work? thanks
john

AKcowboy · 02-12-2005, 02:28 PM

I believe on the XD system, the firing pin (striker) is physically blocked by the trigger, unless the trigger is pulled and held to the rear. This prevents the striker from hitting the cartridge primer if the gun were to be dropped.

XD BACKUP GUN · 02-12-2005, 03:56 PM

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I believe on the XD system, the firing pin (striker) is physically blocked by the trigger, unless the trigger is pulled and held to the rear. This prevents the striker from hitting the cartridge primer if the gun were to be dropped.

And the only other SAFETY IS THE ONE BETWEEN YOUR EARS!

02-12-2005, 01:57 PM	#1
xd john XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	safety havnt got my xd yet. but a ? on the safeties i know the trigger an grip safety but what is the firin pin safety and how does it work? thanks john __________________ john

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02-12-2005, 02:28 PM	#2
AKcowboy XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Central NC, USA Posts: 59	I believe on the XD system, the firing pin (striker) is physically blocked by the trigger, unless the trigger is pulled and held to the rear. This prevents the striker from hitting the cartridge primer if the gun were to be dropped.