NIGHTLORD40K
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Finally got a chance to throw a few downrange with my '98 92F. Its a retired Prince George's Co. Sherriffs gun, and appeared well cared for. It still had the original squre-cut locking block installed, so replacing that was on my to-do list. Now Im glad I waited!
After about 30 rounds, the gun locked up solid (after ejection). Took it home and had to tap the slide off with a rubber mallet to find this-
Not a locking block failure, but the barrel itself! The misalignment of the guide rails was enough to bind up the action, which is a good thing as it prevented further firing and the crack extends into the chamber.
According to the interweb, this is not a common problem, guess Im just lucky that way.....
BAD NEWS: $150 to fix.
GOOD NEWS: New barrel comes with the new, improved locking block.
After about 30 rounds, the gun locked up solid (after ejection). Took it home and had to tap the slide off with a rubber mallet to find this-
Not a locking block failure, but the barrel itself! The misalignment of the guide rails was enough to bind up the action, which is a good thing as it prevented further firing and the crack extends into the chamber.
According to the interweb, this is not a common problem, guess Im just lucky that way.....
BAD NEWS: $150 to fix.
GOOD NEWS: New barrel comes with the new, improved locking block.
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