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The cause of Stovepiping
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Usually failure to have/use the proper grip (limp wrist), or problems with the extractor. A dirty chamber, breechface (etc) can also cause FTE.
Start by doing a cleaning, then check the tension on the extractor and for any damage to the "claw".
Ammo also plays an important part in the malfunction.....improperly re-sized handloads, damaged cases, etc.
Start by doing a cleaning, then check the tension on the extractor and for any damage to the "claw".
Ammo also plays an important part in the malfunction.....improperly re-sized handloads, damaged cases, etc.
I shouldn't have assumed you were talking about only ejection problems. FTF issues can also be called "stovepipes", where the live round ends up trapped in the port, or between the barrel and the breech as the gun tries to close.
In this case, I would suspect damage to the magazines, or weak magazine springs. Sorry, should have included this in the other post.
In this case, I would suspect damage to the magazines, or weak magazine springs. Sorry, should have included this in the other post.
Yes....they do have a direct effect on the slide velocity. (opening and closing) I would suspect a weak spring first.
Yes, either can be. Stovepipes are a slide timing issues, weak ammo with stiff spring, etc.
