I need help with a P08 slide stop problem

DonVoigt · 12-19-2020, 09:48 AM

Using a small punch, and a light hammer, tap just the hold open forward until it snaps/lowers
back into its cut out.

That should release the jam, but as Vilm said, the small hold open spring may
be broken and also jamming the receiver.

If it still won't move- report back.

Vlim · 12-19-2020, 10:18 AM

Here is how it looks on the inside normally.

mrapaul · 12-19-2020, 10:31 AM

Much appreciated. Yes mine is hopelessly out of place and very tightly jammed. I am hesitant to tap it, but maybe I have no choice. the hold back and upper are seized, with no movement possible

mrapaul · 12-19-2020, 10:33 AM

Also, the release lever has always been very tough to rotate to remove the side plate. Can this have anything to do with the release of the upper?

Many thanks for you help, I really appreciate it

12-19-2020, 09:48 AM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,682 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	Using a small punch, and a light hammer, tap just the hold open forward until it snaps/lowers back into its cut out. That should release the jam, but as Vilm said, the small hold open spring may be broken and also jamming the receiver. If it still won't move- report back. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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12-19-2020, 10:31 AM	#3
mrapaul User Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Much appreciated. Yes mine is hopelessly out of place and very tightly jammed. I am hesitant to tap it, but maybe I have no choice. the hold back and upper are seized, with no movement possible

12-19-2020, 10:33 AM	#4
mrapaul User Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Also, the release lever has always been very tough to rotate to remove the side plate. Can this have anything to do with the release of the upper? Many thanks for you help, I really appreciate it