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Interarms HSc Slide Locking & Mag Seating Problems
Newbergian:
I've ordered a replacement mag catch. Should get it this week and it will be interesting to compare it to the one in my gun. Will install it and see if it resolves the issue. Though I am perplexed at how this catch is apparently an original Interarms HSc part and yet so different from a standard HSc. And a design that is not doing the job correctly....It's difficult to believe that 1000's of Interarms pistols were made with a catch that doesn't work correctly so I must be missing something.
But the experiment will resume with the new catch this week.
If anyone out there (perhaps VWPIECES) has a 1970's HSc and can photograph the catch it would be interesting.
vwpieces:
I can not see any difference to the mag catch seating in the pistol compared to my gun.
I mentioned in my previous posts that the replacement Wolff recoil springs were lighter than what ever it was that came in my gun. I assume it may have been a stock spring. I have also replaced the +5% Mag & firing pin springs with the Wolff package.
This is where I assume you slide is not locking back due to the Heavy spring & ammo used... As it does lock back when racking the slide.
I do need better pics of the Magazine. I think it may be the issue or simply the wrong mag. I do not have the same magazine & I only have one magazine.
Mine is the late (correct) one for the Interarms 380 & it has the finger rest floor plate. Been looking for a second Mag but not going to pay $100 for it nor am I going to buy a cheap replacement. There are slight differences in feed lips cut-out I have noticed & I have some thoughts you may have a 32 acp mag.
I keep adding to this post.... I should also point out that I reload my own ammo. Where I can tune the ammo to the function of the gun.
I bought this gun on a whim & sorta regret it. Not something I would ever consider carrying or put many rounds through.
Wish I bought the HK4 sitting next to it that day. Or what I originally wanted & has been on my WANT List,,, a PPKS
Newbergian:
VWPIECES: Thanks for taking the time to reply. I hate mysteries and intend to track this one to ground until it is solved!
My mag is definitely not properly seated (you can see that in some of the photos) and it is not properly engaging the mag safety. This could be, as you suggest, a magazine notch issue or the catch. You might notice the catch has a rectangular stud protruding from both sides and those studs stop the catches forward movement when the studs butt up against the pistol frame. From what I've seen, these studs are not on pre-war HSc's. Rather, they depend on the heel of the catch to stop the forward motion. Anyway, I've ordered a new catch and it will be interesting so see what comes in the mail and if it functions any different from the one I've got.
RE HK4: I considered those because they are the same design as the HSc. Alex Seibel of HK ripped off his earlier design from when he was at Mouser. HOWEVER, and this is a big one; the HK has a very lame plastic suppressor in it that is known to fail and who wants that!!?
vwpieces:
--- Quote from: Newbergian on November 15, 2015, 06:35:42 PM --- This could be, as you suggest, a magazine notch issue or the catch.
--- End quote ---
My Magazine suggestion is to the feed lips & cut-out at the feed lips. Not at the magazine catch. And why I would like to see more pics of the magazine to see if it is possibly the wrong magazine.
Newbergian:
Here are 3 photos that will perhaps give you the views you'd like. I shot all my .380 so the casing is all I have :-)
mmm. My image attachments were rejected by the forum for some reason so I put them in the share folder found in my previous post above in this string. (don't know why I couldn't attach (3) images each of which is 1200x800 and 500kb)
Thanks for your continuing interest.
jim
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