A matrix print head including a housing (20) accommodating a plurality of longitudinally displaceable print wires (26) and a plurality of armatures (28) driveable by electromagnets (34, 36) to displace the print wires (26) forwardly from a non-print to a print position. The armatures (28) are pivotally supported on a pivot support (240) and are positioned between the associated electromagnets and a retaining flange. The armature members (28) are fixedly connected to the print wire members (26) to provide individual combination print wire and armature subassemblies operable in a non-ballistic mode to reduce the number of parts and facilitate repair or replacement. The wire (26) impacts the paper before the armature fully engages on the pole end surface (78) to create a rebound force.