Hold Open Assembly

DonVoigt · 04-06-2017, 08:23 AM

First,
try another magazine.
If the mag spring is "weak", the hold open may not work.

Be sure the hold open moves very freely, they often need fitting.
Thinning the spring over all will weaken it if it is too strong- but this is a very delicate operation.

It is most likely the magazine or a tight fit of the hold open itself

Rick W. · 04-06-2017, 12:16 PM

If you remove the right grip........carefully of course; you will be able to observe the mag button/hold-open interface. At the mag button's highest point is when the hold open is engaged upwards, when the button is lower, it does not engage the hold open. I have never experienced a too strong hold open spring myself, but as usual, not out much either.

One might surmise that the button is too small a diameter, the mag's recess for the locking piece is worn, or perhaps the push button mag locking surfaces have worn down.

guess could be a physical interference between the grip/mag button........only near the top of the magazine body area........

Just guesses in the blue..........something to look at anyway.

04-06-2017, 08:23 AM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	First, try another magazine. If the mag spring is "weak", the hold open may not work. Be sure the hold open moves very freely, they often need fitting. Thinning the spring over all will weaken it if it is too strong- but this is a very delicate operation. It is most likely the magazine or a tight fit of the hold open itself __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

04-06-2017, 12:16 PM	#2
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	If you remove the right grip........carefully of course; you will be able to observe the mag button/hold-open interface. At the mag button's highest point is when the hold open is engaged upwards, when the button is lower, it does not engage the hold open. I have never experienced a too strong hold open spring myself, but as usual, not out much either. One might surmise that the button is too small a diameter, the mag's recess for the locking piece is worn, or perhaps the push button mag locking surfaces have worn down. guess could be a physical interference between the grip/mag button........only near the top of the magazine body area........ Just guesses in the blue..........something to look at anyway.