Toggle not locking at all anymore?

[DonVoigt]

Just a couple things to add:
- the edge and the notch in the bolt look worn- though the pictures are too fuzzy to really tell.
They must be sharp and correctly angled to work correctly.
- I don't know where you can "remove" metal to make the hold go higher??
- Often it is simply a mag that rides too low, if you push up on it and it works- that is the issue.
This may be due to the mag or the mag catch.
- hold open springs, especially replacements, can be too strong
- the button on the mag is too small in diameter on some replacement mags, and original buttons
can be worn, I've seen them flattened from wear on one area, you can rotate the button to a new position

Hope this helps.

[4 Scale]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

I don't know where you can "remove" metal to make the hold go higher??

I used a fine abrasive tip on a Dremel tool to polish an area of the frame that seemed to be a bit rough and touched the magazine follower when the mag was empty. The procedure fixed the issue rather dramatically, the pistol went from holding open maybe 50% of the time to 100%. Sorry I can't be more precise of the exact location on the frame, it was a year or two ago.

[F15E_WSO]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Just a couple things to add:
- the edge and the notch in the bolt look worn- though the pictures are too fuzzy to really tell.
They must be sharp and correctly angled to work correctly.
- I don't know where you can "remove" metal to make the hold go higher??
- Often it is simply a mag that rides too low, if you push up on it and it works- that is the issue.
This may be due to the mag or the mag catch.
- hold open springs, especially replacements, can be too strong
- the button on the mag is too small in diameter on some replacement mags, and original buttons
can be worn, I've seen them flattened from wear on one area, you can rotate the button to a new position

Hope this helps.

Lots of good info and it does seem to be the mag, I got one from MecGar as suggested and info is that the 9mm & 7.65 (.30 Luger) ammo is interchangeable in the mag? Hard to believe but ordered and on the way. I have a 7.65/.30 Luger.

I will see if the mag solves problem. I also see a tiny bit of wear and flattening on the slide button. How do I rotate the button? Just with pliers? It seems to be connected to the follower and don't want to break or shear it off while twisting? Just twist slightly?

THanks in advance

[F15E_WSO]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Just a couple things to add:
- the edge and the notch in the bolt look worn- though the pictures are too fuzzy to really tell.
They must be sharp and correctly angled to work correctly.
- I don't know where you can "remove" metal to make the hold go higher??
- Often it is simply a mag that rides too low, if you push up on it and it works- that is the issue.
This may be due to the mag or the mag catch.
- hold open springs, especially replacements, can be too strong
- the button on the mag is too small in diameter on some replacement mags, and original buttons
can be worn, I've seen them flattened from wear on one area, you can rotate the button to a new position

Hope this helps.

DonVoigt, you mention the notch in the bolt may look worn, I have a better photo attached now. No expert but looks OK with a minor wear indication (may be trying to convince myself) the Hold Back behaves ideally when I put pressure on the bottom of the magazine--100% compliance. I've ordered a new Mag as well.

As I look at the old mag I considered wearing away an RCH (very very thin scale of measurement) of metal at the top of the slide. My concept was to mark a thin line with silver sharpie and then grind away with a dremel until the silver ink is gone. The button would now go up just a bit more and press on the Hold-Open Latch raising it up a bit--as if I was applying pressure from below. The only concern I have is the "follower" might rise a similar amount and then cause additional issues. Has anyone tried removing a bit of the channel as I've indicated with any success?

[4 Scale]

Originally Posted by F15E_WSO

Has anyone tried removing a bit of the channel as I've indicated with any success?

Yes, I did this once to try and improve hold open function. I discovered exactly what Don said-the follower kept it from rising. It didn't work.