"Limp-Wristing" with polymer framed .45's?

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Pointblank2K

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I could use your help guys,
I Bought a Charles Daly DDA 10-45 full size that has a polymer frame (same company that makes Kimbers polymer frame...BUL) and while this gun is a winner as far as accuracy goes...the slide tends to lock open every now and then...I let a buddy of mine shoot it and he had no problems...I only had this happen twice out of 100 rounds fired but it is 2 too many...one thing I do know is that i'm NOT hitting the slide stop...my thumbs are well away from it while firing...have any of you experienced this? and if so...what did you do? I have shot other polymer framed handguns and not had any problems...I was thinking of getting some Hogue slip-on finger grooves to help the gun from jumping around too much in my hand...any thoughts?
Tony.
 
Seems that you are sure that you are not hitting the slide lock.

Did your friend shoot it with all of your magazines ?
Does this happen with all of or just some of your magazines ?

Seems to me that something is wrong in the interface between magazine and slide stop. Commonly one or more of the magazines is the culprit. But could be the slide stop itself.

Good luck in your troubleshooting.

Sam
 
With the light frame, recoil can cause the slide stop to jump when the gun is fired. This can be due to the shape of the slide stop, which can be best corrected by replacing it, a weak slide stop/safety spring, or a faulty slide stop plunger. None of the parts is very expensive.

Many of the problems with the polymer guns is that they are lighter themselves and so offer less resistance to the normal forces involved in firing. For a person with light hands, this has to be made up for by a stronger hold and keeping a locked wrist.

Jim
 
Jim...I think you may be right...I believe I might have to shoot it a bunch more to get a better feel for this handgun...It shoots too good to give up on it! what are your thoughts on the add on finger grooves to help with the handgun "jumping"?
Thanks for the replys,
Tony.
 
Hi, Tony,

Your hand and arm add to the weight that is needed to control the gun. The better the grip you can get on the gun the better you can control it. Some guns have finger grooves built in, but the problem is that this is an area where "one size fits all" is not really true. I would look for a finger groove grip and try several before buying if possible.

Jim
 
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