reason for Speed Six failure

riddleofsteel

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the reason for the failure of my Speed Six, that was one of my primary carry weapons.
it seems that a really small plunger that lifts the cylinder hand has stuck in its hole. it was apperently due to a small machineing burr on the surface of the hole.

all this was a real learning experience for me. it took me to the brink of paranoia concerning weapon reliability. it brought me back to carry of a backup pistol. it brought me to the purchase of a MK40, one of the finest most comfortable carry guns i have owned to date.
however i think the primary lesson was:
i good gunsmith or the ability to smith your own guns is invaluable. support and frequent your local gunsmith. new and gun purchased used should be checked out throughly after break in period for burrs and possible defects that can cause breakdowns latter. the upshot is that he found numerous machine burs and even small metal chips in the Speed Six action. now the weapon is smooth as glass and it will again become a trusted friend.

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I know what you mean. Last week at the range, I was shooting my Glock 26---my carry pistol. After about 50 or so rounds, squeeze, CLICK! I reset the trigger, and BANG!. A short time later, squeeze, CLICK. I eject the round and look at it. There seems to be a good primer srike. I chalk it up to a dud, and keep shooting. This happens several more times. I change ammo, thinking that was the problem. Same thing happens! :confused: At this point I take it upstairs to the gunsmith, and have him look at it. The firing pin channel was dirty!!! He cleaned it and reassembled the gun.( for all you fellow Glocksters out there. I know it is easy to do, but I want to preserve the entegrity of my guarentee.) I now will have him look at the gun on aregular basis from now on. The service is free, so why not!! :) Cheap lesson learned!! :D

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"Glock 26: 17 rounds of concealed carry DEATH comming your way from out of nowhere!!! THAT'S FIREPOWER, BABY!!!"
 
The myth of the "gun that doesn't have to be cleaned" (the M16) got guys killed in Vietnam because they believed it. There is no such animal. But I will still say that I have seen far more guns messed up by people taking them apart for "cleaning" than by firing them.

Jim
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by denfoote:
The firing pin channel was dirty!!! [/quote]

And that is why God invented pipe cleaners! ;)


<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>He cleaned it and reassembled the gun.( for all you fellow Glocksters out there. I know it is easy to do, but I want to preserve the entegrity of my guarentee.)[/quote]

I could be wrong, but I don't think you violate your warranty by removing the striker for cleaning.
 
Found a feather inside a S&W revolver once. Don't ask me how it got there.

About 90% of all gun malfunctions may be attributed to poor maintenance. Cleaning after shooting prevents most problems. However, if it's a duty weapon or carried regularly, it should be serviced (detailed disassembly, cleaning, inspection) at least once a year.
 
I could be wrong, but I don't think you violate your warranty by removing the striker for cleaning.


No you don't, it doesn't effect your warranty. It is common sense to properly maintain your guns.

7th

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