hold open

jimmiej · 10-20-2004, 09:21 PM

How much does the magazine have to do with the hold open only working intermitently? I have a 1908 first issue with the hold open added. It does not have the original magazine which leads to this question. Thanks Jim

John Sabato · 10-21-2004, 09:43 AM

The magazine button does the work of lifting the holdopen. A weak mag spring or a damaged button, dirt or an ill-fitting or swollen right grip, or a worn mag latch notch can all contribute to an intermittent function of the holdopen.

Remove the right grip carefully and you can observe the process manually. If the holdopen will work consistently with the right grip removed, then check for appropriate clearance for the mag button to move... especially with aftermarket grips.

jimmiej · 10-21-2004, 11:01 AM

John, Thanks for the info. It is just what I was looking for. Jim

10-20-2004, 09:21 PM	#1
jimmiej User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 88 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	hold open How much does the magazine have to do with the hold open only working intermitently? I have a 1908 first issue with the hold open added. It does not have the original magazine which leads to this question. Thanks Jim

10-21-2004, 09:43 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	The magazine button does the work of lifting the holdopen. A weak mag spring or a damaged button, dirt or an ill-fitting or swollen right grip, or a worn mag latch notch can all contribute to an intermittent function of the holdopen. Remove the right grip carefully and you can observe the process manually. If the holdopen will work consistently with the right grip removed, then check for appropriate clearance for the mag button to move... especially with aftermarket grips. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

10-21-2004, 11:01 AM	#3
jimmiej User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 88 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	John, Thanks for the info. It is just what I was looking for. Jim