[Hookahsmokerbeerdrinker]

Hey, I was at the range today sweeping up my brass went to examine it and noticed the picture below to me it looks like the pin maybe bent? This can't be normal not really experienced in this any help is appreciated thanks
S&W M&P 45 ACP

 

[jonesy814]

That is typical of how M&P primer strikes look so no problem

 

[Rook]

Just make sure you don't use that gun if you plan to do anything illegal or they'll trace it right back to you with that primer strike.

 

[jonesy814]

Just make sure you don't use that gun if you plan to do anything illegal or they'll trace it right back to you with that primer strike.

Yep, him and everyone else that owns an M&P. My 9mm Shield brass looks just like that.

 

[SidecarFlip]

Ruger 10-22 will indent the primer face about the same. Has to do with the shape of the end of the firing pin, nothing more.

 

[jonesy814]

If you look at the firing pin hole in the breechface you will see it is shaped just like that indent

 

[Hookahsmokerbeerdrinker]

Thanks guys I took the firing pin out last night inspected and general cleaning and didn't notice anything unusual I guess I should be more observant lol

 

[Beercreek]

Glocks also have a distinguish firing pin look

 

[sparkyv]

Howdy, from Texas. What you've got there is called firing pin drag or primer drag. Not at all unusual.

 

[Smith Shooter]

What you've got there is called firing pin drag or primer drag. Not at all unusual.

That's what it's called and it indicates the gun is unlocking a bit prematurely. Some Glocks are known to do this routinely.

And no, not all M&Ps do it. Neither of mine do. They both leave nice round firing pin indents in the primers.