[DakotaDave]

I have a slide problem I can not pull the slide all the way back so it locks open with the safety switch I have taken it all apart cleaned and oiled also I have a huge groove starting it is on the inside of the slide just above the ejector

[duster066]

Is the sear in backwards? I don't think the groove is your problem. While you are checking the sear you can probably figure out what is wearing that groove.

[DakotaDave]

will i just turned the sear it let the slide go back but will not cock the gun and the groove looks like it was made by casings i got this gun off arms list the guy said he has had it for a wile and went out shooting came home cleaned it and could not get the retaining pin back in i got it cheep so give me more fixes and ill try them im all out of ideas

[blazinworm]

maybe the guy you got it from put a recoil spring or firing pin spring in that is too long and its binding up in its channel not allowing you to pull it back all the way?? just a thought. otherwise i would just pull it back as far as you can and look in the chamber for obstructions(im sure you already have but thats all i got for ya)

[Wheeljack]

Ditto on the groove, I have one too and I think it was done at the factory to grind off some casting. But, I'll keep an eye on it. Pushing the bolt back enough to catch the Safety, part #13, can be a bugger. I also had be bend the Safety so it would hold the bolt back enough to expose the Slide Retainer Pin, part #9. To push it back far enough I had to push from the front of the slide to get it back, after it was unloaded of course. When I finally got the Safety to work right and the Bolt to go back far enough, I locked the bolt open and left it that way for 2 weeks. It seems to make pushing the bolt back a little easier after that.
The Sear Assembly, part # 12, only fits one way, with the slope facing forward and the flat side back. So, after compressing the spring for a couple of weeks, it's easier to rack the slide back to load a round, but getting it back far enough for the safety to hold it open is still a chore. Please, let us know how you make out.

[DakotaDave]

well i just went though it again i noticed that the firing pin (2) just stuck out barley so i pulled it out their was a round piece of plastic (1) stuck in front of firing pin and one (4) that fits over the firing pin spring (3) but it just slips over it i took out plastic piece (1) out and works fine was that a good thing ??????

[duster066]

I think you have the old style striker and spring. HP can confirm that, and they will send the new updated parts. Good trouble shooting.

[DakotaDave]

A big thanks to everybody for you help you all made a good deal great

[blazinworm]

thats is the old pin and spring set. call mom and ask for a complete set of new springs and a new firing pin. theyll send it free no q's asked. here's the number off their site


419-747-6095

[oldc9fan]

I would ask for an ejector, spring, and pin setup too.