Having a problem with the reassembly of my 40 Shield. The slide wants to hang up a fraction of an inch before the the slide lock and take down lever lines up with the recesses in the slide.. Feels like it is hitting a hard stop, absolutely will not go back any further.If i keep racking the slide, it will eventually go back far enough to engage. I can not figure out what is stopping the movement. Anybody else have this problem?

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The recoil guide rod needs to be turned a little at a time. and make sure it is centered on barrel. tell me how I know.

How do you know???? (I'll bite).

I noticed this also on my 9mm, so listen to Tony.

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Still carrying my S&W 642

When you re-install the recoil guide rod & spring, make sure it is straight, both horizontally and vertically.

Ha! Me too on the nine. Will check that first thing in the morning. Great tip!

HA....had this very problem last night on my Shield 40...now I will know what to look for

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