Off the Slide with my KSC G17

RedJag · April 24th, 2007, 23:22

Actually the more accurate version is the slide won't stay on my KSC G17. Its only 6mo. old and seen 400-500 rounds of useage (about 5-6 loads per each of 4 mags). Lately the slide won't stay on the frame when returning from the locked back (last round fired) and ejects (projects) itself off the end of the frame.

I've traced the problem to what seems to be the frame release located above the front of the trigger guard, it seems to be soft (spring/tension wise) as due to the fact that when I shim a spacer in below the frame latch all be well

but if not, the slide she be fly right off the handle

.

Further information interpretations sought as I am v.much a noob at all this trouble shooting and such.

Appreciations is advance
RedJag

WhatTheWho · April 25th, 2007, 00:50

Bend up part #52 to increase the tension.

http://www.wgcshop.com/gun-folder/ksc-g17-install.htm

RedJag · April 25th, 2007, 10:23

Would that have any effect of increased wear on the slide lock spring (part 52).

CDN_Stalker · April 25th, 2007, 14:14

Lol, my well worn G19 with metal slide does the exact same thing. Still haven't figured out why though, I think on mine the lower notches on my outer barrel are worn and not catching as well anymore. Gun works fine when the mag is in, but every 4-5 times I'll return the slide to battery without a mag the slide keeps going and falls off the end of the frame. And bending the spring that holds the takedown latch never did anything, nor did replacing the latch.

CDN_Stalker · May 5th, 2007, 13:34

I fixed my G19 this morning, turned out I installed the slide removal latch (the one you pull down to remove the slide) the wrong way. I don't know if yours has ever been removed, but on one side of it there's a beveled edge, the other side is square. Beveled edge has to face forwards (allows the cam on the outer barrel to pass over it, push it down to lock) and the square edge has to face back. Easiest way to tell the difference if you can't see, there is a indented circle on the beveled edge side in the center, and on the square edged side there are two rectangular indents.

Doubt this is your problem, but at least I sorted mine out and am putting the fix down here for the record.

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April 24th, 2007, 23:22	#1
RedJag Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Da 'Peg	Off the Slide with my KSC G17 Actually the more accurate version is the slide won't stay on my KSC G17. Its only 6mo. old and seen 400-500 rounds of useage (about 5-6 loads per each of 4 mags). Lately the slide won't stay on the frame when returning from the locked back (last round fired) and ejects (projects) itself off the end of the frame. I've traced the problem to what seems to be the frame release located above the front of the trigger guard, it seems to be soft (spring/tension wise) as due to the fact that when I shim a spacer in below the frame latch all be well but if not, the slide she be fly right off the handle . Further information interpretations sought as I am v.much a noob at all this trouble shooting and such. Appreciations is advance RedJag

April 25th, 2007, 00:50	#2
WhatTheWho Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Bend up part #52 to increase the tension. http://www.wgcshop.com/gun-folder/ksc-g17-install.htm __________________ "The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do."

April 25th, 2007, 14:14	#4
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	Lol, my well worn G19 with metal slide does the exact same thing. Still haven't figured out why though, I think on mine the lower notches on my outer barrel are worn and not catching as well anymore. Gun works fine when the mag is in, but every 4-5 times I'll return the slide to battery without a mag the slide keeps going and falls off the end of the frame. And bending the spring that holds the takedown latch never did anything, nor did replacing the latch. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

April 25th, 2007, 10:23	#3
RedJag Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Da 'Peg	Would that have any effect of increased wear on the slide lock spring (part 52).

May 5th, 2007, 13:34	#5
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	I fixed my G19 this morning, turned out I installed the slide removal latch (the one you pull down to remove the slide) the wrong way. I don't know if yours has ever been removed, but on one side of it there's a beveled edge, the other side is square. Beveled edge has to face forwards (allows the cam on the outer barrel to pass over it, push it down to lock) and the square edge has to face back. Easiest way to tell the difference if you can't see, there is a indented circle on the beveled edge side in the center, and on the square edged side there are two rectangular indents. Doubt this is your problem, but at least I sorted mine out and am putting the fix down here for the record. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

Off the Slide with my KSC G17

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