help with Browning Hi-Power
gyvel,
This half cock issue was completely new. Previously the hammer fell w/o ignition but when manually cocked it would ignite the round when the trigger was pulled. I cleaned the gun using Kroil, sprayed CLB on the mainspring, Triflon on the recoil and firing pin spring, and used Slide Glide on the rails, firing pin, and guide rod. As previously stated 1st 3 rounds went fine then the 1/2 hammer fall began even when manually cocking the hammer. After the gun sat for 1/2 hr or so no problems. I am wondering is there was some gunk I missed and it was dislodged when I field stripped the gun prior to the final firing?
I intend to hit the range again next week to see if it is still working properly. Now my (stupid?) question is, would it harm either gun if I were to switch slides and try each gun? If my brother's slide works on my buddy's gun that would eliminate all slide issues and if my brother's frame works with by buddy's slide that would seem that the problem has been corrected. Your thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ed
gyvel,
This half cock issue was completely new. Previously the hammer fell w/o ignition but when manually cocked it would ignite the round when the trigger was pulled. I cleaned the gun using Kroil, sprayed CLB on the mainspring, Triflon on the recoil and firing pin spring, and used Slide Glide on the rails, firing pin, and guide rod. As previously stated 1st 3 rounds went fine then the 1/2 hammer fall began even when manually cocking the hammer. After the gun sat for 1/2 hr or so no problems. I am wondering is there was some gunk I missed and it was dislodged when I field stripped the gun prior to the final firing?
I intend to hit the range again next week to see if it is still working properly. Now my (stupid?) question is, would it harm either gun if I were to switch slides and try each gun? If my brother's slide works on my buddy's gun that would eliminate all slide issues and if my brother's frame works with by buddy's slide that would seem that the problem has been corrected. Your thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ed