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Machinist Question

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:27 pm
by Bonc_CHL
I am a machinist by trade and just happen to like guns also, so here is my question.....
I have an older Hi-Standard Model B .22cal and my firing pin has broken due to it not being cleaned well over the years when my grandfather had it.
So I am so inclined to machine my own for it out of Titanium in my down time at work, is this illeagle in any way shape or form? I can't find a logical reason in my head why it would be, but I know the fellas at the good old ATF and I differ on things from time to time. :lol:
If possible please provide where you got the info.
Thanks

Re: Machinist Question

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:49 pm
by apostate
There's no problem with doing so for personal use. You could even machine an AR lower (or complete firearm) for personal use, although the frame would require a serial number IIRC.

Re: Machinist Question

Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:33 pm
by Chemist45
OK, when I read this I was thinking "Now why would a titanium firing pin be illegal?"