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Old 11-10-2014, 10:26 PM
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Recently I acquired two (2) older self loading pistols.

A Whitney Wolverine, 22 caliber and a Savage model 1917, 380 ACP.

Took them both to the range Friday. First the Wolverine, total FTE (failure to extract) while shooting Federal bulk 40 grain copper jacket rounds. Tried to extract an unfired round and it pulled it about 3/4 of the way out. Called Olympia Arms, they have purchased the rights to the Wolverine and talked to the shop guy, Harvey, who suggested trying hotter rounds. If this does not work, they do work on the original guns, but it might be a little pricey.

The gun grouped OK (for firing three rounds single shot). Looking forward to fixing it and shooting it more.

The Savage was next and learned when gripping the gun, with recoil I would inadvertantly press the magazine release and the magazine drops and I had a jam.

I am pretty sure this is a design flaw and need to figure out how to grip without pressing the magazine release.

I wanted to share this experience with members for their information and if anyone else has any experience with either situation.
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Where is the mag release that you hit it with your grip?
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The magazine release is on the front of the grip towards the bottom of the magazine well.
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The magazine release is on the front of the grip towards the bottom of the magazine well.
Huh! Learn something new every day. Does seem to be an odd spot, for sure.
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