I have a relatively new P380. I have tried to run a variety of ammo thru it with always the same result. I have run about 300 rounds.
I'm sure this type of malfunction has a name or concise description. But since I know very little about pistols (I don't know all the terms and jargon), I will try to describe it as best I can.
I insert the full magazine. If I rack the slide manually, it works (it feeds the ammo perfectly). If the slide is racked back, and if I release the slide, it works (it feeds the ammo perfectly). Then I point at the target and pull the trigger. Discharges. Now here is the problem. Fifty percent of the time, the slide travels back, then travels forward, catching the next load. The slide travels forward, but not all the way forward. The slide fails to fully return to the forward position. It travels forward all the way except the final 1/8 or 1/4 inch. I tap the back of the slide with the heel of my hand, gently, and the slide easily moves forward and the pistol is ready to shoot again. If I shoot 50 rounds, then 25 of the shots will result in this malfunction. I don't have to hit it hard with the heel of my hand. I just need to tap it lightly.
I have had the pistol for about 9 months.
Any thoughts? Where might be the problem? Springs? Is the slide and the frame "too tight" (i.e. is there friction between the slide and frame that is causing this problem)? Is there a problem with the feed ramp ... does it need polishing?? Will Kahr be able to fix this for me and how much will it cost? Should I send it to "Cylinder & Slide Inc" for gun-smithing?
Thanks for your time.
I'm sure this type of malfunction has a name or concise description. But since I know very little about pistols (I don't know all the terms and jargon), I will try to describe it as best I can.
I insert the full magazine. If I rack the slide manually, it works (it feeds the ammo perfectly). If the slide is racked back, and if I release the slide, it works (it feeds the ammo perfectly). Then I point at the target and pull the trigger. Discharges. Now here is the problem. Fifty percent of the time, the slide travels back, then travels forward, catching the next load. The slide travels forward, but not all the way forward. The slide fails to fully return to the forward position. It travels forward all the way except the final 1/8 or 1/4 inch. I tap the back of the slide with the heel of my hand, gently, and the slide easily moves forward and the pistol is ready to shoot again. If I shoot 50 rounds, then 25 of the shots will result in this malfunction. I don't have to hit it hard with the heel of my hand. I just need to tap it lightly.
I have had the pistol for about 9 months.
Any thoughts? Where might be the problem? Springs? Is the slide and the frame "too tight" (i.e. is there friction between the slide and frame that is causing this problem)? Is there a problem with the feed ramp ... does it need polishing?? Will Kahr be able to fix this for me and how much will it cost? Should I send it to "Cylinder & Slide Inc" for gun-smithing?
Thanks for your time.