I experienced my first problem with my concealed carry setup at the range today...and have been kicking myself ever since.
About a week and a half ago, I decided to do a full disassembly/clean on my carry piece (Glock 19). I had never done this before, and was using a Youtube video as a guide. When replacing the slide release, I had to squeeze it in much harder than I would have expected. After I finally got the slide release to fit, I reassembled the rest of the gun and tested dry firing. No problems!
Today at the range, I fired one shot and my slide stuck open
I tried over and over, and the slide release kept my slide back in the open position after every shot!
It seems I bent the spring on my slide release, and it was prematurely locking my slide back after every shot. After buying and replacing the slide release (the right way this time), the gun worked flawlessly as before.
I am SO lucky I did not have to use my carry piece during the last week and a half!
The lesson here: If something doesn't feel right during assembly/disassembly, it probably isnt. Also, TEST YOUR DAILY SETUP!
About a week and a half ago, I decided to do a full disassembly/clean on my carry piece (Glock 19). I had never done this before, and was using a Youtube video as a guide. When replacing the slide release, I had to squeeze it in much harder than I would have expected. After I finally got the slide release to fit, I reassembled the rest of the gun and tested dry firing. No problems!
Today at the range, I fired one shot and my slide stuck open
I tried over and over, and the slide release kept my slide back in the open position after every shot!
It seems I bent the spring on my slide release, and it was prematurely locking my slide back after every shot. After buying and replacing the slide release (the right way this time), the gun worked flawlessly as before.
I am SO lucky I did not have to use my carry piece during the last week and a half!
The lesson here: If something doesn't feel right during assembly/disassembly, it probably isnt. Also, TEST YOUR DAILY SETUP!