Hi, I'm new to these forums and apologize in advance if I've messed up on where to post this.
I have a SR9c purchased in June. Upon receiving the firearm I put approximately 15 rounds through it without issue (Federal 115gr. FMJ). After about 15 rds. the slide began to hang open between shots. I found I could "slap" it shut with my left hand and continue to fire, although clearly this wasn't proper operation of the pistol.
Thinking I must have assembled something incorrectly during the initial cleaning, I took it home, broke it down, and cleaned the heck out of it, then oiled liberally, and reassembled. A few weeks later, the very next shot at the range...same thing.
I contacted Ruger, they accepted the gun back, replaced the guide rod, "repaired" the barrel, and allegedly fired 50 rounds through it without issue. I received it back this week, and took to the range yesterday. I literally, took from box and took to the range. First shot yesterday, same issue.
I tried 4 types of ammunition yesterday: Federal 115gr FMJ, Federal 145gr. HP, WWB 115 gr, and S&B 115gr. All with the same issue.
I noticed upon inspection that the new guide rod is showing serious wear in one specific spot. I broke down the gun at least 4 times yesterday and tried to move the guide rod around to different positions. But without any change. I can also recreate the problem just by racking the slide back if I rack it back hard enough. It will stick open without the slide lock being engaged.
I tried to contact Ruger today but their AZ offices are closed until next week due to a storm. In the interim, I appreciate any help and feed back. I"m truly at a loss as to how or where the guide rod could be sticking and impeding the slide returning to battery.
Thanks,
Chris
I have a SR9c purchased in June. Upon receiving the firearm I put approximately 15 rounds through it without issue (Federal 115gr. FMJ). After about 15 rds. the slide began to hang open between shots. I found I could "slap" it shut with my left hand and continue to fire, although clearly this wasn't proper operation of the pistol.
Thinking I must have assembled something incorrectly during the initial cleaning, I took it home, broke it down, and cleaned the heck out of it, then oiled liberally, and reassembled. A few weeks later, the very next shot at the range...same thing.
I contacted Ruger, they accepted the gun back, replaced the guide rod, "repaired" the barrel, and allegedly fired 50 rounds through it without issue. I received it back this week, and took to the range yesterday. I literally, took from box and took to the range. First shot yesterday, same issue.
I tried 4 types of ammunition yesterday: Federal 115gr FMJ, Federal 145gr. HP, WWB 115 gr, and S&B 115gr. All with the same issue.
I noticed upon inspection that the new guide rod is showing serious wear in one specific spot. I broke down the gun at least 4 times yesterday and tried to move the guide rod around to different positions. But without any change. I can also recreate the problem just by racking the slide back if I rack it back hard enough. It will stick open without the slide lock being engaged.
I tried to contact Ruger today but their AZ offices are closed until next week due to a storm. In the interim, I appreciate any help and feed back. I"m truly at a loss as to how or where the guide rod could be sticking and impeding the slide returning to battery.
Thanks,
Chris