1911 slide stuck closed

I could not get the slide lock to go back in, as the hole would never line up. Pix? spray lube on it and try tapping it with a rubber mallet. The only way to get the slide open is to release the trigger and cock the hammer. 288,374. It moves ever so slightly and something inside clicks. Try this technique for clearing you XD. and if the slide gets stuck it is because the guide rod slipped back with barrel diring assembly. The gun is not dirty, I had cleaned it a good 250 rounds ago before this happened and it still doesn't show signs of build up. M1911 Disassembly and reassembly animations, Tests of Products of general shooters interest, Airsoft/Air Gun Modifications, Troubleshooting and Maintenance. First Republic Insiders Sold Stock in Months Before Slide. I feel kind of dumb, but I've never had this happen before. https://www.youtube.com/user/Detman101 (Detman's channel)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbI0bpvjxlVI_-V8OIspzwSTS member Mike from MD.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfptbSMpcVrxOzdR8xx52MgMike of TN our Volunteer state rep.http://home.nra.org/http://home.nra.org/nrailahttps://www.nraila.org/ February 18, 2014 in Gunsmithing & Troubleshooting. You may have a swollen barrel due to a "double fire" meaning that you had a projectile stuck in the barrel and the next fired round pushed it out and expanded the barrel and now the barrel busing is keeping things closed up tight. Here's how that works: Tap Slam the bottom of the magazine with the palm of your hand to ensure it is seated properly. I wouldnt want this to happen to me again if my life depended on this gun. Hi so I just installed a new Wilson combat extended slide release on my new Springfield operator and it went in fine but when the slide is closed and I try to open it it's almost like it gets caught on something before opening. It looks ok to me and the guy at the gun shop. My guess is that your locking block spring slipped out of place and is jamming the flap up. Cant be stuck if its liquid. Talk about the 1911 pistol in all of its forms. I then tried to remove the barrel nut hoping I could break it down and free up the slide, but the barrel nut is also stuck. AndI wasreallyI was alive." I have field and detail stripped 1911s many times with no problems and was completely baffled by this problem so if anyone ever hears of anything like this again, think Schwartz. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. If it is doing it's job the plunger should not be touching a thing, therefore the scuffs would concern me. 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. TGO makes no claims, guarantees or assurances regarding any such transactions. I think the spring (Flat Spring) may have something to do with that. Yup. Then the slide will open. Just curious, but have you tried removing the grips, and seeing if that solved the problem? Sign up for a new account in our community. Sarge the BFH is the first thing that occurred to me but I'm trying to keep calm! With my finger still on the trigger and pressed in, the slide will NOT open. Hopefully you didn't break the tip off the safety. That would be Kimber's Schwartz firing pin safety. This is my first experience with snap caps. How far down did you take it apart to clean it? support@shadowsystemscorp.com. Brought them home. You can't post a reply in it. If you intend to buy something from the companies advertising above, or near the bottom of our pages, please use their banners in our sites. And typically you still are after closes. Any input on my scenario would be greatly appreciated. # 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. When I function check the pistol the hammer will fall. It moves ever so slightly and something inside clicks. Gunsmithing, Troubleshooting & Refinishing. Also, if the gun is new, flush out the firing pin and the extractor channels also. Sep 24, 2014. I think it had to do with me being up when I should have been in bed. The TGO logos and all content presented on this site may not be reproduced in any form without express written permission. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. And this leads me to a question. and we will get the conversation started. Thanks foe all the suggestions - keep me coming. All Rights Reserved. Hi so I just installed a new Wilson combat extended slide release on my new Springfield operator and it went in fine but when the slide is closed and I try to open it its almost like it gets caught on something before opening. Hey everyone! My slide got stuck once when I was trying to put the gun together too dry. I have to pry mine out. As it breaks in it should become easier. It was used when we got it. 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. 1911 slide stuck open during function check. The best way to store a pistol is on a shelf or a hook with a coat of oil on it and exposed to nice dry air. Treat me good, I'll treat you better. The opinions expressed on TGO are those of their authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the site's owners or staff. The problem is fixed. I Have Not Been Able To Remove Same. No problems. If this is your first visit, be sure to I've turned it upside down, wiggled it, jiggled it, pushed down on disconnector with small screwdriver, everything but pound on it. Thank you all for your responses I really appreciate it, I've cleaned and left my custom II wet. - Walter White. Try turning it upside down and banging/shaking the snot out of it while trying to move the slide. 1. It should end up in this position. Before engaging in any transaction of goods or services on TGO, all parties involved must know and follow the local, state and Federal laws regarding those transactions. Do you think you might have a design flaw? It gobbled the CCI and Norma, no problems. Slide is stuck about 5/8-3/4" from rear of frame - I can't move it either forward or backwards. AndI wasreallyI was alive." Slide is stuck on frame of Kimber Target 2 9mm and I can't budge it. What was holding the frame from moving was a pin sticking up from a hole in the frame which seems to have some type of interaction with the grip safety and with a spring loaded "push-button" in the slide. Why are you continuing to keep the trigger depressed after the hammer has fallen? It could be the grips are interfering with the safety. Recoil springs generally go 2 to 3 thous rounds with .45 ball equiv. Well you can take the middle leaf of the sear spring down to 12oz without risk if the trigger moves smoothly. I was taught to clean and relube after each use. 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. Edit, didn't read down far enough.. And is stuck there. How about an answer with a question? . Very common to keep the trigger "trapped". Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. TnShooter83 Do you have any links or where I can follow up on this? It's easy! When I went to rack the slide it came back about a 1/4". Now slam your strong hand into the back of the grip being sure to depress the grip safety as you do it. TnShooter..what was the issue that was fixed? We cover that here as well. 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. Just reading about the problem the other day. Now to diagnose what happened. Hold the gun off the table. Its a very easy fix. Barrel isn't stuck; it's loose so if I could slide the slide off the barrel would come with it. "I did it for me. The vertical pin you mention is easy to shear off if the slide is put back on with the Schwartz safety in the wrong condition. I am not referring to the turning of the barrel nut, rather the removal of the nut after it has been turned to the proper location. There are several key inspection points we will cover in this article. 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. You can see in the attached pictures that the slide stops right at the lever, which visually is proud of the frame. I have at least 20 striker fired pistols and half of them Glocks, for over 25 years, and Ive NEVER had this problem with any of them, ever. Do it again a few times. The first issue was fixed when we took the parts out of the frame. Thanks for all of the replies. Slide off and barrel out. and our 1911 Pistol Slide Stop Problem Diagnosis mackdaddy1911a1 7.68K subscribers Subscribe 65K views 4 years ago A viewer recently asked about a problem he had with his 1911 locking the slide open. Look at the instructions / diagrams you have very closely and it will help. 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. have you tried removing the slide?Another thing you can try is hold the slide with your left hand really hard,and hit the grip with the right as if you were gripping the gun.That is one trick that i learned when similar problem happened with my 1911.Safety in off position of course,hammer cocked.You want the slide to go back all the way. I'm not sure I was doing it either way, I'll have to look into it. Rack Rack the slide to clear the chamber and load a new round. A forum community dedicated to 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. i need some advice from the experts on this one since this is my first 1911 and im totally stumped. I didn't mean to talk down at ya. 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). #kimber. EDIT vice, Punch, and hammer later I got the snap cap removed. JavaScript is disabled. I Purchased Just A Slide That Was Received With A Barrel Stuck In The Slide. I'm looking at the original photo with my antique eyes, so I might be wrong, but that Swartz safety pin next to the disconector looks scuffed to me. I'm sure Brownell's has a video on it. TNGunOwners.com Valheim Genshin . See if you can covert it to a 70 series gun. If the shooter holds the gun in the right hand, the left-hand thumb can be used. I was going to advice the original OP not to drop the slide on an empty chamber, but I don't want to start another argument on this topic since it's been covered a couple of times already. We want to make your firearms purchases as simple as possible. It Came With A Gi Replacement Barrel. ), moving up and down depending upon what's going on. Here's the trick. Is it possible you had a squib round and fired into it and bulged the barrel? Thumb thru the trigger guard fingers on top of the slide. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse. Apparently this is a common issue, especially when you have never done it before. 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. The slide dragging on the safety is not good. Point the gun in a safe direction. Learn how your comment data is processed. That as far as I took it down. Bang Pull the trigger. Recoil springs generally go 2 to 3 thous rounds with .45 ball equiv. Tried 3 types of ammo. Hi Jon , Thanks For Responding. Anyone ever hear of a failure like this? May 21, 2012. I've got a brand new Springfield 1911 "loaded" w/less than 50 rounds through it. If you intend to buy something from Brownells, please use their banners above. When I went to rack the slide it came back about a 1/4. Slide stuck CLOSED on a Para 1911 By TnShooter83 February 18, 2014 in Gunsmithing & Troubleshooting Followers 0 TnShooter83 Inactive Member 583 Location: Knox, Tn Posted February 18, 2014 Here is my issue. print for the 1911A1 shows the frame hole as .201 inches by .002 inches. John, Retired LEO, CA POST Certified Firearms Instructor, NRA Endmt., NRA Instructor, NRA RSO. "Super Stuck" Kimber series II guns are usually due to the Swartz safety. Stuck closed.. I used the shooting bench at the range to push the slide open while holding the grip safety down. on just the very top most point of the safety you can see a tiny bit of the parkerizing start to wear off. When the slide moves back, the disconnector is depressed as it exits the notch, disconnecting the trigger from the sear. 12oz is very conservative and most guns will run on 8oz. You have to push up on the grip safety when you slide it off. The trigger moves some to when this happens. 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. I need help with the Castle Bushing on my AR.. You all rock! By using this site, you agree to the following.Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | GuidelinesWe have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. "I did it for me. Loaded a magazine with the snap caps. I liked it. When the slide is at battery, the disconnector sits in this notch on the slide allowing the trigger to connect with the seat. WE-Tech 1911 - Fixing Slide / Nozzle Jam pa1ntbru5h 228 subscribers Subscribe 66K views 10 years ago In this video, I'm going to be showing you how to fix the common slide / nozzle jam with. Is your Springfield XD pistol's slide stuck on the frame, and you can't get it off? Hold the slide firmly in your weak hand. Nope. Early U.s. Gi 1911. Check your grip and make sure you're not applying pressure to the end of the slide stop pin. loads. Recoil springs generally go 2 to 3 thous rounds with .45 ball equiv. I have a brand new Rock Island 1911 which I took to the range. I fired a total of two rounds and the slide froze on the rail. 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. 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If this is your first visit, be sure to Contact us via email for answers to all your FFL questions. Jan 13, 2022. EDIT I got the slide open by gripping the slide tightly and slam I the palm of my hand into the backstrap. Like it has pressure on it or something. First, push the slide as far forward as you can. Boxed it up and returned it to Nevada. Premium Powerups Explore Gaming. Brought them home. JavaScript is disabled. I will keep an eye on that slide stop and we shall see how it does from here on out. Your help is appreciated. Recoil spring plug removed--spring not under compression? Safety will not turn to removal positon, due to being jammed over the slide. 341,272. . Personally, after getting slide free from what seen, there appears to be crack inside sidewall above top of. If you are looking for a local FFL to ship a product to, Technical Tuesday: Slide stuck during disassembly, Technical Tuesday: When your skills dont matter, Technical Tuesday: The marksmanship thing that no one talks about, Shadow Systems Releases Long-Slide Full-Size DR920L, Shadow Systems Launches Thread-On Compensator, Shadow Systems Launches Full-Feature, Low-Price Option in FOUNDATION SERIES, Introducing the FOUNDATION SERIES by Shadow Systems. Me and the guy at the gunshop (who has taken them down before) both tryed to get it working. Every 1911 I own has been done and it really simplifies the gun and gives a much nicer trigger pull. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. A nylon bushing wrench (wont wreck the finish) is needed on some really tight barrel bushings. Been shooting 1911's for 50 years. Whatever you buy from them, gives us a small commission, which helps us keep these sites alive. Then on the 3rd mag toward end of mag, it failed to eject and now the slide is stuck in the closed position. Cookie Notice Do a Google search regarding Kimber's Schwartz safety. This will take a small amount of force, and you will get it to go forward approximately 3mm. I believe its when it slides over the disconnector. Disassemble the frame and pull the disconnector out. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Read more. 63K subscribers in the 1911 community. Then I read yesterday on the Kel-Tec site that when putting the gun back together first put the magazine in the handle. That instruction has served me well. Dry slide is a bad thing. Make sure your grip is not cracked and sitting down lower than normal. Powered by Invision Community. Gripping grip safety does not lower Schwartz pin projecting out of top of slide which seems to be the problem. It can hang up on the bottom if there is a burr on either part. 1001 Los Rios Boulevard, Suite 100 How likely is this going to prevent it from coming back upon firing? Shine a light down the muzzle to see if there is an obstruction. Here is my issue. My kimbers all like to run wet. Thanks. I did have the magazine in the handle when I was putting the slide back on the frame after cleaning it. I got it apart with some effort - the spring on that thing is heavy and the gun is well oiled. The trigger moves some to when this happens. Youll be the first to know about new products, sales, and special offers! I have to actually try to get it stuck by pulling back .

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