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5/9/2026 7:34:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Coltm4man][Edited]
Hey group, I have a brand new M9A4, racks very smooth shoots fine. I’ve shot it a few times using Huxwrks suppressor, no malfunction's. Now, even after cleaning it’s very hard to rack. Everything looks good, cleaned lubed. With no barrel, slide is very smooth. Add barrel it’s very hard to rack. Guide rod and spring looks good, barrel and locking block seem fine. Any thoughts? I have many Berettas but never this issue.
5/10/2026 5:18:55 AM EDT
[#1]
What about the barrel rails?

I'm assuming the guide rod is seated correctly?
5/10/2026 5:49:20 AM EDT
[#2]
Yes, it is installed properly. I was thinking the suppressor got hot and  cause the plastic guide rod to bend.
5/10/2026 6:20:43 AM EDT
[#3]
So is the guide rod good as mentioned in the OP, or is it bent?
5/10/2026 10:03:56 AM EDT
[#4]
Check the locking block for cracks and also that the roll pin is not sticking out slightly.
5/10/2026 8:18:10 PM EDT
[#5]
Thank you I see no issues , I’ve ordered a steel guide rod to see if that helps.
5/13/2026 8:12:43 PM EDT
[#6]
Update, I couldn’t see an issue with the guide rod , once I replaced it gun is racking smooth again. Thanks everyone.
5/14/2026 10:02:22 PM EDT
[#7]
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Originally Posted By Coltm4man:
Update, I couldn’t see an issue with the guide rod , once I replaced it gun is racking smooth again. Thanks everyone.
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Hi! Do you still have the parts? I’m curious to see what the rod looks like.
You see that head come apart?
5/15/2026 7:41:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: colklink][Edited] [#8]
Thats one reason I bought a 92FS used I found in the case at the FFL. All steel parts. Guide rod, trigger.

That and I found some silver bars I had forgotten about, bought them at $14 an Oz. Traded 5 for a lightly used pistol, I have like $70 in the pistol
I've met cats and dogs smarter than Cory and Trevor.
6/11/2026 4:42:39 PM EDT
[#9]
I replaced both my A3 and A4 guide rods with stainless pieces.

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