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Gunsmithing problem with new firing pin

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Sergeant
Full Member
Minuteman
Dec 31, 2002
359
9
Md
Hi...I just replaced my firing pin assembly with a new drop in unit from Midway...when the "hammer " falls on my dummy round..i noticed the bolt lift being very heavy compared to my old one.... anyone know why? perhaps the firing pin spring is so new or is there something else going on?
thanks!