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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Slide lock and feeding issues
« on: October 12, 2018, 11:53:35 AM »
So I got another mag safety bar in and it was too thick to fit in the frame groove as well. On closer inspection, the original mag safety bar has a precision milled recess on the inside of the mag safety bar that allows it to fit properly into the groove. Neither of the two versions I ordered had that recess. Can anyone confirm if the recess is an original wartime production feature? Did that get redesigned in later versions to simplify the manufacturing process?
UPDATE: I spoke to the parts company and they do have a period correct sample with the recess. They are milling the recess and sending me a new part. Progress.
UPDATE2: the new mag safety bar came in and IT FITS!!! The slide now functions properly, holding open when the magazine is removed and closing when it’s inserted. Now I need to test it at the range to make sure it cycles properly. I intend to replace the magazine spring as an extra measure to help with feeding into battery. I’ll post the final results after it’s all checked out, but it looks good for now! Thank you for your help!
UPDATE: I spoke to the parts company and they do have a period correct sample with the recess. They are milling the recess and sending me a new part. Progress.
UPDATE2: the new mag safety bar came in and IT FITS!!! The slide now functions properly, holding open when the magazine is removed and closing when it’s inserted. Now I need to test it at the range to make sure it cycles properly. I intend to replace the magazine spring as an extra measure to help with feeding into battery. I’ll post the final results after it’s all checked out, but it looks good for now! Thank you for your help!