3913 - can't remove slide

[ACEd]

It's only help if it, you know, actually helps!

I mentioned it because I did that once. Also, somewhere in this forum I seem to recall a similar problem and it was an issue with the safety apparatus. I can't recall any details unfortunately.

If you have grip off and mag out, try to see if anything moves up where top of mag would be - it sounds a lot like what would happen if the mag was still inserted - but I would not force anything pending discussion with SW - if they say send it in, I would jump at that opportunity.

 

[TriggerHappy1]

Sounds good. Will check it out this evening after my day job.

 

[TriggerHappy1]

Apparenty, this is a thing. I've have a bunch of 3rd Gens but never encountered it.

GaryS, here's the similar problem you may have been thinking of...

Difficulty removing slide on 3rd Gen? (w/ photos)

I finally got the slide off. I should have whacked it with a rubber mallet from the start like a few of you suggested. But instead removed the safety (while the slide was still on the gun.) I have a feeling that was quite unnecessary.

But eventually the slide loosened up and came off. There was a little residue of some sort on the inside of the frame, but the issue was probably the bottom of the safety/slide hanging up on one or more of the three levers. Not sure which one.

The slide hung up going back on the gun as well. Again, friction on the levers. The two levers on the right don't seem to depress down into the frame as easily as my other 3rd Gens. Stiffness possibly explained by it being a new gun. Running it wet with a good break in might resolve it.

Now I can enjoy my previously unfired 3913... that is, until it's time to strip it for cleaning.

 

[18DAI]

You can lay a wooden dowel, or an ice cream stick across all three levers and depress them at the same time, while pushing the slide back on the frame.

Good luck! Regards 18DAI

 

[lhump1961]

Apparenty, this is a thing. I've have a bunch of 3rd Gens but never encountered it.

GaryS, here's the similar problem you may have been thinking of...

Difficulty removing slide on 3rd Gen? (w/ photos)

I finally got the slide off. I should have whacked it with a rubber mallet from the start like a few of you suggested. But instead removed the safety (while the slide was still on the gun.) I have a feeling that was quite unnecessary.

But eventually the slide loosened up and came off. There was a little residue of some sort on the inside of the frame, but the issue was probably the bottom of the safety/slide hanging up on one or more of the three levers. Not sure which one.

The slide hung up going back on the gun as well. Again, friction on the levers. The two levers on the right don't seem to depress down into the frame as easily as my other 3rd Gens. Stiffness possibly explained by it being a new gun. Running it wet with a good break in might resolve it.

Now I can enjoy my previously unfired 3913... that is, until it's time to strip it for cleaning.

I recently bought a LNIB 3913NL. While it was in excellent condition I had to take it completely apart down to bare frame and slide in order to remove the tarnish from years of storage. I didn't try to shoot it and it did strip down without too much effort but needed a good cleaning. Perhaps the internals of yours was a bit sticky like mine was. I still haven't shot it but will soon. I'm glad you solved the issue and I'm confident you will be good from here.

The single stack 9mm 3rd gen platform is a favorite of mine. I'm happy to have this pair to go with the others.

 

[Green Frog]

You can lay a wooden dowel, or an ice cream stick across all three levers and depress them at the same time, while pushing the slide back on the frame.

Good luck! Regards 18DAI

I like this idea! I've ended up with my thumbnail cracked up each time I've tried to reassemble my Franken-Smith and this would have prevented that. Thanks!

Froggie

 

[Mercs]

You can lay a wooden dowel, or an ice cream stick across all three levers and depress them at the same time, while pushing the slide back on the frame.

Good luck! Regards 18DAI

That is good practice. I use the "toe" of the polymer magazine base for pressing down the levers when reassembling. Stops the back of the slide from getting all scratched up also


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