[BDR1976]

I have a original Maverick JS 9mm Made by Stallard Arms. My question is will a slide off a Stallard JS 9mm made after Mossberg cought up with Stallard and the Maverick TM work on my Maverick frame? I'm not talking HiPoint , I'm talking Stallard Arms the gun made in a garage! Might not be collectable but it's rare, unfortunately my slide on the Maverick broke a big chunk off the side shooting in the winter a few years ago. It was my Dads gun so I'd like to get it safe and functional again. Unfortunately
no gunsmith in my area will touch it. So I'm gonna see if I can fix it myself. I have been watching ebay and see slides available.... Any input or information is appreciated!

 

[adam01364]

Welcome aboard. Yes, the Maverick JS 9mm and the Stallard JS9 are the same gun and parts will interchange.
If you get stuck, we can help you. Lots of experienced folks here.

 

[BDR1976]

Thank you! I really appreciate the help!

 

[adam01364]

Thank you! I really appreciate the help!

Numrich has a Stallard / Maverick schematic.

While pointed in a safe direction, pull the slide back to verify the gun is empty. Release the slide and pull the trigger to release the tension on the firing pin. Then pull the slide back, and punch out pin #8, lift upward to free the "dolls head" #7, and you should be good.
The trick is keeping the slide back far enough. I've used a flat headed screw driver and stuck it between the slide and the safety #12. Inevitably the screwdriver pops out of place and the slide slaps back, so don't be surprised if that happens to you.

 

[BDR1976]

I reassembled the Maverick JS 9mm with the ebay stallard arms slide, have not had a chance to test fire as of yet. Thank you everyone for the information provided here! My dad would be happy knowing this piece of firearm history can now be safely passed down to another generation when the time comes. And another question what ammo is ok to feed this thing? last time i shot it was 4 years ago and i was shooting dads left over service rounds, cant remember the brand, but im assuming they were hot rounds with the slide busting a huge chunck out of the front of it. Is this a common problem with this style blowback guns? I have used cheap wolf fmj steel casings just fine before, my need is a good personal defense round that cycle properly and not bust my slide. It was 15deg outside in the middle of winter when the slide broke if that makes a difference. I see a HiPoint C9 in my near future as well.

 

[histed]

It's a Hi Point. They usually like hot ammo, but they ain't picky. Most 9mm HP will eat whatever you feed it and enjoy the process.

 

[BDR1976]

Well i'm going to find a new barrel and retaining pins, my barrel moves up and down ever so slightly, just enough that the spent casing extractor dont line up with the groove in the breach of the barrel. Working the slide you can fiddle with it and get it lined up, but im wondering if this could be the original problem with the slide busting.

 

[moona11]

Well i'm going to find a new barrel and retaining pins, my barrel moves up and down ever so slightly, just enough that the spent casing extractor dont line up with the groove in the breach of the barrel. Working the slide you can fiddle with it and get it lined up, but im wondering if this could be the original problem with the slide busting.

Probably. If you send it to MOM it would get fixed for free

 

[BDR1976]

Probably. If you send it to MOM it would get fixed for free

That is not the case...MOM told me in a phone conversation "We dont have parts for your 30+ year old handgun" that was strait from HiPoint when I called about it. If that was the case I wouldnt have this issue.

 

[adam01364]

BDR is correct. Strassell Machine won't repair Stallards or Mavericks anymore.
However, Iberias and Haskells go to a different factory, and last I heard they are still being repaired.

 

[adam01364]

Iberia service info (40 S&W only): www.iberiaxtras.com

Haskell Service info: (45 ACP only) www.hipoint45.com

 

[BDR1976]

Iberia service info (40 S&W only): www.iberiaxtras.com
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Haskell Service info: (45 ACP only) www.hipoint45.com
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And this helps with a Maverick how?

 

[adam01364]

It doesn't.

As you stated in your reply to Moona, Maverick / Stallard owners are SOL in terms of factory support.

I do seem to recall there were two different diameter pins used; I believe the later pistols used a larger diameter which would be helpful in your case. My memory is a tad fuzzy however, so I'll have to take a look at mine to confirm.

 

[adam01364]

@BDR1976 I confirmed there are differences in the barrel pin diameters with the newer Stallard pistols.
What I failed to remember was that the entire barrel block is different between the old vs. new. See below.
Both of my older "slab grip" Stallards have the smaller diameter pins, while my newer "curved grip" Stallards have the larger diameter pin. FWIW, the diameter of the take down pins that retain the doll's head are different as well.

 

[BDR1976]

@BDR1976 I confirmed there are differences in the barrel pin diameters with the newer Stallard pistols.
What I failed to remember was that the entire barrel block is different between the old vs. new. See below.
Both of my older "slab grip" Stallards have the smaller diameter pins, while my newer "curved grip" Stallards have the larger diameter pin. FWIW, the diameter of the take down pins that retain the doll's head are different as well.
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I have the small old style barrel and pins like the top of the two guns pictured. However the pins have never been removed but it looks like slight oval shaped wearing of the pin holes. I was thinking oversize pins maybe would be possible. I like the new grip design are the grips interchangeable between old and newer? They appear to be.

 

[adam01364]

I have the small old style barrel and pins like the top of the two guns pictured. However the pins have never been removed but it looks like slight oval shaped wearing of the pin holes. I was thinking oversize pins maybe would be possible.

Oversized pins should do the trick. I'd be careful not to overdo it, there isn't a lot of extra material on the frame beneath the barrel on the old frames. I'm wondering if that might be why the frame / barrel design was changed?

I like the new grip design are the grips interchangeable between old and newer? They appear to be.

I just confirmed they are. The grip screw threads are slightly different on mine, YMMV.

 

[BDR1976]

Am I correct in the pin size for barrel roll pins? 3/32? anyone tried or think 5/32 would drive firmly in the frame and barrel? My roll pin selection available is limited

 

[adam01364]

I honestly don't have a clue about the actual size. I'd suggest you run a drill bit thru it before attempting to drive the pin through. Add a dab of oil on the pin before pressing it in.

I once cracked a Davis frame punching an un-oiled, oversize pin thru to pin a barrel in place.

 

[BDR1976]

That's the problem drilling the frame...not much meat above those pin holes. This might end up being a boat anchor if Im not careful.

 

[moona11]

On top of it all do they go in one way and out the other?? Thats wreaked a lot of guns over the years. I dont know about these guns in particular