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January 19, 2017
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I should probably ask in another forum, but I’m not a member elsewhere and don’t want to join. So please ignore if you choose. That said, any automatic hand gun experts here?
It got my wife a Glock 42 (.380) and it often fails to cycle properly, leaving a round stuck between the mag and bbl, with the slide half open. I’ve tried shooting it as limp-wristed, (loose and barely holding it with three fingers) as possible and it still works fine for me. Conversely, I’ve tried holding it as tight as possible, pushing down in anticipation of recoil and it still works fine. She’s done likewise, but has the same issue. I’ve studied her from the side and can’t see what she’s doing wrong. It works fine for me, so I think it’s her and not the gun. Due to lack of confidence in the weapon, I think we’ll try a revolver, but I thought I’d ask you if there is something obvious we’re missing here.
Thanks in advance for any insight.
P.S. I carry a 1911 Colt and we thought about a Mustang so she’d be familiar with mine in a pinch, but I don’t know if we’d have the same issue.
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October 29, 2019
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Have her shoot it more. As she gets used to it, and not afraid of recoil or noise, she’ll likely be handling it better. Do you shoot at a range where there are instructors?
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January 19, 2017
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Old Logger said
Have her shoot it more. As she gets used to it, and not afraid of recoil or noise, she’ll likely be handling it better. Do you shoot at a range where there are instructors?
We just shoot on our own range. No instructors (I’m a shooter but don’t pretend to be a good or patient teacher). We also figured we’d take her to town and let her talk to some pro’s, test fire some stuff, and go through the concealed carry course.
September 28, 2016
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Huck,
Maybe try a few different types of ammo. That can make all the difference in the world. If the rounds are stove piping as described, either the ammo is too weak or the main spring is too strong. Semi auto’s can tend to be picky eaters….. The way a pistol is held should have no effect on it’s function unless she is leaning on the slide!
Best,
Erin
January 19, 2017
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Erin Grivicich said
Huck,Maybe try a few different types of ammo. That can make all the difference in the world. If the rounds are stove piping as described, either the ammo is too weak or the main spring is too strong. Semi auto’s can tend to be picky eaters….. The way a pistol is held should have no effect on it’s function unless she is leaning on the slide!
Best,
Erin
I’ll check if she’s leaning on the slide or somehow slowing it down. I could not see it, but I look closer next time. It functions perfectly when I fire it, no matter how hard I try to screw it up. Thanks.
March 20, 2010
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If its a new gun be sure to lub it up. Had the same problem with a Walther P380 for the wife. A couple squirts of oil on the slide and all was well. Could be bone dry new in the box.
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November 1, 2013
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Reminds me of a 52A I have, & shoot often, with such a light trigger pull that nobody except me (I guess) can cycle the bolt without inadvertently firing it. Can’t explain it myself–I work the bolt normally, & it doesn’t fire till I pull the trigger. Hand it to anyone else (as I have at my range), & the instant they close the bolt…bang!
As for stove-piping…get a revolver.
March 31, 2009
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Erin Grivicich said
Huck,Maybe try a few different types of ammo. That can make all the difference in the world. If the rounds are stove piping as described, either the ammo is too weak or the main spring is too strong. Semi auto’s can tend to be picky eaters….. The way a pistol is held should have no effect on it’s function unless she is leaning on the slide!
Best,
Erin
I agree with Huck about trying different ammo. I’ve seen semi autos on more than one occasion not like certain ammo. I’ve traded ammo with a friend and it fixed his guns problem.
February 28, 2008
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I’ve been shopping for a semi-auto pistol for awhile, and a lot of the folks in the gun shops say you need to fire at least 200 rounds in most (all?) of the semi-auto pistols to break them in. I think that goes for Glocks also.
December 14, 2009
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I agree about switching ammo. I had a P08 Luger as my service gun for a short while and it was very fussy. I also had a Browning Hi Power 9MM and a H&K .40S&W auto and all worked fine with a any ammo I fed them. I still prefer a revolver. I carried a S&W Model 10 for 25 years in all kinds of weather and it never failed to fire hundreds of rounds.
March 31, 2009
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Dave K. said
I agree about switching ammo. I had a P08 Luger as my service gun for a short while and it was very fussy. I also had a Browning Hi Power 9MM and a H&K .40S&W auto and all worked fine with a any ammo I fed them. I still prefer a revolver. I carried a S&W Model 10 for 25 years in all kinds of weather and it never failed to fire hundreds of rounds.
I have a couple of Sigs and they eat anything I feed them. Even the ammo that didn’t work in my friends gun. Usually the Glocks don’t have these problems?
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