Posted: 1/29/2014 7:53:12 AM EDT
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Went to take down my G30 Gen 4. Pulled down on the slide lock and had no spring resistance.The free end of the slide lock spring was hung up on something, not letting it keep tension on the slide lock.
I couldn't find much on this particular problem with Google. Anyone have any idea how this spring suddenly starts binding? I did polish the end of the spring with sandpaper and it's now working, although it doesn't have near the tension as my 19 or 17 slide lock seems to. I've got a new spring ordered, but I'm losing faith in this gun (which sucks because it is a shooter). |
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New spring seems to have done the trick. Not sure if it originally shipped with a bad spring or what but is fine now.
I also installed a LWD extended slide lock lever. Really helps with takedown on this model. The factory slide lock was basically flush with the frame on this model. I guess the wider frame was the reason. Anyway, went to the range and put 100 rounds through it after the new spring and ESLL. Runs like a champ. |
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Went to take down my G30 Gen 4. Pulled down on the slide lock and had no spring resistance.The free end of the slide lock spring was hung up on something, not letting it keep tension on the slide lock. I couldn't find much on this particular problem with Google. Anyone have any idea how this spring suddenly starts binding? I did polish the end of the spring with sandpaper and it's now working, although it doesn't have near the tension as my 19 or 17 slide lock seems to. I've got a new spring ordered, but I'm losing faith in this gun (which sucks because it is a shooter). You lost faith over a $4 part ? have you had other problems ? |
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You lost faith over a $4 part ? have you had other problems ? Quoted:
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Went to take down my G30 Gen 4. Pulled down on the slide lock and had no spring resistance.The free end of the slide lock spring was hung up on something, not letting it keep tension on the slide lock. I couldn't find much on this particular problem with Google. Anyone have any idea how this spring suddenly starts binding? I did polish the end of the spring with sandpaper and it's now working, although it doesn't have near the tension as my 19 or 17 slide lock seems to. I've got a new spring ordered, but I'm losing faith in this gun (which sucks because it is a shooter). You lost faith over a $4 part ? have you had other problems ? A $4 part on a brand new gun makes one wonder. |