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Originally Posted by deezyp
... I have recently bought a new SD40 VE ... After shooting and cleaning .. while putting it back together ... I can move the slide back and fourth on the frame, as well as the barrel inside the slide, but the slide is stuck . If I pull the release bar down, I can slide the barrel over the bar, but its then caught under that larger metal "bar" above the trigger spring ...
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I found this thread looking for a solution to an ALMOST identical problem with my new SD40VE.
My slide was stuck in between RELEASE and NORMAL assembly. The guide rod protruded about 3/4 inch with the barrel protruding about /2inch. The slide would not release, would return to battery, and the trigger would operate normally.
My problem was caused by the recoil spring not properly seated on the barrel lug.
After couple frustrating hours, I managed to release the slide, fully seat the recoil spring, and return my SD40VE to NORMAL!!!
If this might help someone else down the road, following is what seemed to work for me.
1. Pull the slide rearward like a normal field strip (about 1/4") and move the takedown catch down as much as possible.
2. Next, pull the slide fully rearward and depress the trigger.
3. While keeping the trigger depressed, rack the slide CONTINUOSLY until you hear an easily audible click.
4. Release the slide and PROPERLY seat the recoil spring!
You should be able to assemble the SD40 to it's normal closed position.
Hope this helps someone.