Any help is appreciated thanks. I was good at it. In the end we fixed one problem and possibly created another. Any input on my scenario would be greatly appreciated. I took the barrel, guide rod and spring out and its still getting stuck. Very common to keep the trigger "trapped". FYI - I originally searched this forum and google before I posted and found only one related post from a guy who couldn't get his .22 conversion slide off a Kimber frame but there was no resolution on that thread which is why I'm posting this. Remove the slide stop and start over. I've found that inverting the slide assembly, and making sure the link is up, while initially sliding it onto the frame helps keep things aligned properly. Unfortunately, the slide is now stuck on the gun, and there is no way (apparently) to get it off. I have seen many guns ruined from owners storing guns in rugs and padded cases. Dealer Inquiries are welcome! Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. With my finger still on the trigger and pressed in, the slide will NOT open. You want to reinsert the slide stop straight in without rotating it from below. I disassembled the gun and Im now trying to remove the snap cap from the chamber. the slide back on the frame. 2. slide stop (catch) cannot hold the slide closed, it can hold it open if it slides out of the frame slightly when the slide is open. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Make sure the center leaf of the sear spring is contacting the surface of the disconnector and not the very bottom tip. I tried to readjust the slide but it moved forward only slightly and after that I couldn't move the slide at all. The feed ramp seems too far forward so I assume the spring must have slipped and allowed the barrel to advance forward as I pushed the slide back. I think the spring (Flat Spring) may have something to do with that. check out the, Welcome to the Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association Forum, we hope you like what you find here and we strongly encourage you to. Does anyone have any experience with issues like these? So I lightly tapped the rear of the slide with a nylon hammer and it popped off but now I've got a gun I don't understand. The TGO state flag logo and the TGO tri-hole "icon" logo are trademarks of Tennessee Gun Owners. Then I read yesterday on the Kel-Tec site that when putting the gun back together first put the magazine in the handle. I did have the magazine in the handle when I was putting the slide back on the frame after cleaning it. You should get a rubber or vinyl mat to clean on and you should also never store a gun in a foam or fabric case - they will absorb moisture on a humid day and hold it in the case and cause corrosion on your gun. - Walter White. It's called the slide stop. Unless you some how have super fast trigger finger. I have seen many guns ruined from owners storing guns in rugs and padded cases. What the hell do I know , l think Im a shark. You may be able to see the brass from the spent round. Contact us via email for answers to all your FFL questions. I did the standard drill: dropped the magazine, safe direction, finger off trigger, safety off, rack the slide to eject the chambered round. Nope. Nothing I did would let me rack the slide back. I was taught to clean and relube after each use. Results for {phrase} ({results_count} of {results_count_total}), Displaying {results_count} results of {results_count_total}, US Headquarters: . Edit, didn't read down far enough.. I highly recommend Victor brand liquefiers. You need to figure out why the slide stop was backing out and fix it. It's easy! Also, if the gun is new, flush out the firing pin and the extractor channels also. I have an identical Custom II. Pix? Crash69. Here's the trick. Either way, break it down and clean it before shooting it." Never fired, stored gun of that age? The problem is fixed. That's what everyone here refers to as the "idiot scratch", and, yes, I was guilty of it on my first 1911. Tried 3 types of ammo. 1911 Thumb safety stuck. Plano, TX 75074 USA, Customer Service: Once partly down the angled notch in the slide will push it down the rest of the way. Occasionally, the guide rod can get wedged into a weird position in the frame and cause the slide to hang up during disassembly. Removed the magazine, and slide won't move due to hte safety having ridden up over it. Another view of it. I think it had to do with me being up when I should have been in bed. It should end up in this position. A gentle suggestion. Only show this user. EDIT I got the slide open by gripping the slide tightly and slam I the palm of my hand into the backstrap. I think you uncovered it yourself, the slide stop was starting to back out of the gun and it jammed, IMHO. I was good at it. I ran through the pistol, cleaned and oiled. . though a simple push brings it forward and if the slide snaps back it doesnt get stuck. A disconnector in a 1911 is a vertical bit of magic connected to the fire control system (hammer, sear, spring, etc. I decided to field strip my Springfield for the first time this morning. If the thumb is long enough or if the shooter shifts his grip, the thumb of the right hand can be used. May 18, 2013. We are saddened to share news that long-time forum member and gun rights activist in Pennsylvania, Kim Stolfer, has passed away. I'm not sure I was doing it either way, I'll have to look into it. and if the slide gets stuck it is because the guide rod slipped back with barrel diring assembly. Yup. on just the very top most point of the safety you can see a tiny bit of the parkerizing start to wear off. When I function check the pistol the hammer will fall. i need some advice from the experts on this one since this is my first 1911 and im totally stumped. Now to diagnose what happened. Thumb thru the trigger guard fingers on top of the slide. Cookie Notice Hard to explain but it's not sticking like it's too dry, more that it's hanging up on something like the ejector or the disconnector - I can wiggle it just enough to hear it contacting something metallic. It's easy! If you intend to buy something from Brownells, please use their banners above. Tennessee Gun Owners (TNGunOwners.com) is the premier Community and Discussion Forum for gun owners, firearm enthusiasts, sportsmen and Second Amendment proponents in the state of Tennessee and surrounding region. I don't know about the firing issue, but have seen many problems when Kimber transitioned to the Series II. Apparently this is a common issue, especially when you have never done it before. I feel kind of dumb, but I've never had this happen before. Nothing I could do would unstick it. First thing I did was google series 80 safety because I'd heard of that but never Schwartz Googling Schwartz I found plenty on how to disable it but not how to fix my problem without completely removing it which seems to entail destroying the rear sight which I don't want to do. I wouldnt want this to happen to me again if my life depended on this gun. Nothing will budge. 2. Then for some reason I could not get the slide to move in either direction. I can get the recoil spring and cover out, but when I turn the barrel nut to where it is supposed to come out, it does not move. I could not get the slide lock to go back in, as the hole would never line up. My guess is that your locking block spring slipped out of place and is jamming the flap up. If i'm misunderstanding you please let me know but if not, then i'm not understanding how what you're doing is "function testing" anything. Not 100% on this, but I would try a shorter linking pin (that connector between the takedown lever and the barrel). # 3 07-14-2009, 9:25 PM Jason762 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oakland-ish Posts: 1,707 iTrader: 38 / 98% First, check the safety. Thanks for the help everyone. Me and the guy at the gunshop (who has taken them down before) both tryed to get it working. If you want to become a sponsor and see your banner in the above panel, click here to contact us. I have watched several videos about 1911 break down. However, when I put a full magazine in and rack the slide to put one in the chamber the slide stays stuck back and its a real pita to push the slide forward again, it just kinda stays . Slide is stuck on frame of Kimber Target 2 9mm and I can't budge it. February 18, 2014 in Gunsmithing & Troubleshooting. The later issue, hammer falling when slide closed, was due to the sear spring (flat spring) falling out and down upon reinstalling. In this video, we cover two things: 1. Bushing is off, guide rod, spring and barrel are loose but slide is hanging up on something on frame and will not move in either direction. The only way to fix the malfunction was to drop the mag, smack the back of the slide really hard, and then I could fire the round and stare at my gun in confusion. Then on the 3rd mag toward end of mag, it failed to eject and now the slide is stuck in the closed position. In the Slide Release method, the slide release (arrow) on this 1911 is pushed down to allow the slide to go forward. It Came With A Gi Replacement Barrel. For more information, please see our Flush that pin out real well with Gun Scrubber or an equivalent cleaner, and then lube it with a drop of gun oil. TNGunOwners.com (TGO) is a presentation of Enthusiast Productions. ), moving up and down depending upon what's going on. And now it is stuck closed. Try turning it upside down and banging/shaking the snot out of it while trying to move the slide. Hey everyone! Do it again a few times. That is one of the more common scenarios for jammed slides. How likely is this going to prevent it from coming back upon firing? Open to any advice! If you are racking the slide empty and your index finger . When I put the slid on it locked up again. You can't post a reply in it. Please email my Technical Team at support@shadowsystemscorp.com so they can figure out what is going on there, because that shouldnt be happening. When you've fired the last round in your pistol's magazine, the magazine's follower pushes up against the slide stop and causes it to catch in a recess in the pistol's slide. Also be aware that all of the solvent and oil you have in that case may start to break down that foam and you don't want that stuff in or on your gun - especially if you are storing the gun in that case. With some 1911's, if the slide release lever/takedown pin is pushed partway out by the trigger finger as the slide moves it will lock up the action and not let it return to battery. A viewer recently asked about a problem he had with his 1911 locking the slide open after inserting a magazine into it. When you assemble or disassemble it you need to grip the frame to engage the grip safety and everything should slide together nice and easy. You can see in the attached pictures that the slide stops right at the lever, which visually is proud of the frame. I believe its when it slides over the disconnector. See if you can covert it to a 70 series gun. It's disengaged by the grip safety instead of the trigger (Series 80). By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Read more. JavaScript is disabled. As it breaks in it should become easier. We just got it tonight. I went to range today with my Brand New P320-M18. A nylon bushing wrench (wont wreck the finish) is needed on some really tight barrel bushings. I Have Not Been Able To Remove Same. In fact if you slowly release the slide it will actually stick. My kimbers all like to run wet. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The 1911 slide stop is only a $20 part but proper fit and function is critical to the trouble free operation of your 1911. I cannot get it back into battery no matter how forceful I push or slap the backstrap. Rack Rack the slide to clear the chamber and load a new round. Gripping grip safety does not lower Schwartz pin projecting out of top of slide which seems to be the problem. #kimber. I'd be a little concerned that it's dragging enough to prevent racking the slide back. You have to push up on the grip safety when you slide it off. Load a full magazine and shoot an 8 round group checking for proper cycle, feed, ejection, and slide lock. Point the gun at the bench angle it so the only the edge of the slide is touching, then pull the slide back with the free hand while pushing down with the grip hand. And no if you remove the disconnector you don't get a "machine . Shadow Systems LLC He and took it a part and put it back together. The first issue was fixed when we took the parts out of the frame. Make sure your grip is not cracked and sitting down lower than normal. Boom. One should only rotate the TD lever Open or Closed when the slide is locked open to the rear, so what you ultimately need to do is move the slide to the rear to lock it open, but you'll probably need to alternately move the slide a bit backward, then move the TD lever a bit clockwise to open more, then the slide again, then the TD lever again. And this leads me to a question. Remember the grip safety, if not depressed, will keep an XD locked shut. Check the series 80 arm on the framesounds like you may have bent or broke it. TGO makes no claims, guarantees or assurances regarding any such transactions. January 19, 2014 in General Gunsmithing. 2. It could be the grips are interfering with the safety. Is your Springfield XD pistol's slide stuck on the frame, and you can't get it off? We want to make your firearms purchases as simple as possible. I could not get the slide lock to go back in, as the hole would never line up. But that being said. First, push the slide as far forward as you can. Boxed it up and returned it to Nevada. loads. Advertisement Coins. Cant be stuck if its liquid. First Republic Insiders Sold Stock in Months Before Slide. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In this video I demonstrate correct operation of the slide stop. I was just practicing taking the slide lock in and out of my 1911 (learning how to do it without the idiot mark) and I have somehow gotten my slide stuck in an in-between position (not fully back or forward). We cover that here as well. The slide on my brand new, never fired, DR920 is stuck good, guys; and, when looking into the frame, it does appear the rear of the RSA is tilted slightly downward. JavaScript is disabled. I have not seen why you would make each choice. maybe im wrong but im hoping it just need to get broken in. 341,272. . Cases are intended to be used for transport or shipping only for short periods. Do it again. Now slam your strong hand into the back of the grip being sure to depress the grip safety as you do it. I Purchased Just A Slide That Was Received With A Barrel Stuck In The Slide. The whole idea behind it is to make sure your 1911 only fires one shot with each trigger pull.