If you are sure you donâ??t have a worn magazine problem then the next most likely cause is ammunition make sure your using the correct weight. Next a weak main spring could be causing the trouble( like Ron says get a kit), try placing a piece of paper on the back of the frame, if too weak the paper will be cut completely through, it should only be smashed. If this is ok, go to your magazine latch, when worn it will latch the magazine in a bad angle causing the problem your talking about. You could have a dented or very rough ramp but this is usually not the case.
The magazine latch is often over looked but causes a lot of trouble. Because it hooks into a slot near the front of the mag if worn the front of the mag sits too low, if it holds the mag too low the bullet will hit the ramp at too steep of an angle, it then bounces up and causes stove piping as you describe.
I am sure others have some ideas to help you tooâ??good luck
Vern
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