100 flawless rounds.....I now think that my issue is simply due to the combination of brand new FRE, Extractor spring and barrel. ..mostly due to Extractor spring needing to break in.
Hopefully no more issues. Thanks again to all who replied.
Thank you ALL for your replies. I forgot to add an important detail.....I have a brand new KKM barrel installed. I just got done polishing the feed ramp and chamber...and cut 1.5 coils off extractor spring. I'll purchase another one just in case. Plan on hitting range in my lunch brake...
I've replaced factory recoil springs and it still does this.
Happens randomly, sometimes after 1st shot. Also happens every time I load in chamber by hand and hit the slide stop and/or slingshot method.
I don't want to send back to s&w b/c I've read that no matter what you tell them or if you...
Fullsize 9mm w/ FSS Trigger kit & FRE / exactly 250rds fired usuing old magazines / lubed with fireclean. On occasion (5%), the slide will not return to battery after firing a shot. This is Not acceptable….any thoughts?
Cost $360 (includes $25 tip)
Slide prior to work = 11.9oz
Slide after + MRDS 10.8oz
Reduced slide weight to slightly reduce felt recoil, drastically reduce muzzle flip and changes how the recoil feels. Recoil is now snappy feeling. Recoil feels like compensated pistol.
Using a DPM recoil...
Whatcha think? Should I cerakote the slide or leave as is? I kinda like it natural.
KKM 5" Long Slide barrel
DPM recoil reduction system
Insight MRDS 3.5moa
Apex FSS & Trigger kit
Apex FRE
Polished trigger bar, sear, USB and stipple job by myself
Machine work done by Doug Presson...