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Firing pin on XDe-45 3.3

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DanielF

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I have noticed a mark on the primer on spent cases that resembles a keyhole. It's not punched thru, but it looks like the firing pin is got a burr on it to make this mark. I have inspected the firing pin, no noticeable burr. What could be causing this mark?
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Thank you all for the information, it is greatly appreciated. I have striker fired pistols they all make that mark, but not on hammer fired. I did take the firing pin out and clean out the firing pin channel, spring and firing pin block. It's much like the euro. guns that I have. There wasn't a noticeable amount of crud, just oil. Very clean now. I was looking for a new firing pin but to no avail. Now that I am informed that it is sort of normal, I will continue to carry him wherever I may go. I have to have confidence in my firearms to carry them. Once the confidence is broken, it takes some time to get it back.
 
Although I can't speak to the SA, Sig Sauer P365s all leave primer drag marks on spent primers. Early in the 365's life, it was enough of a problem that the tips of the firing pins sometimes sheared off. They "fixed" the issue, it has not been a problem for Sig for several years. My 365 is a year old and leaves the pin drag mark on every fired primer, but well over 1000 rounds with no ill effects.
 
I have a Sig 938, SA only and I carry him everywhere. No drag marks. It is a nice machine, very accurate for such a small pistol! I thought he was a little under powered, so I wanted a bigger, more powerful carry pistol that was SA/DA and shot the mighty .45 ACP. When the XD-e came along, I wanted one. He is a little heavy, but it makes up for that being a beast.
 
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