6906 reassembly difficulty

[Comrad]

I've read all posts I can find about difficulty sometimes when reassembling the slide on a 6906. Every video I have seen shows it sliding right on first time every time but I have a lot of trouble getting my spring and rod centered so I can pull the slide back to reinsert the pin. If I am not very careful the spring and rod like to slip out and the spring goes flying. I feel like the barrel might be worn where the rod sits but I have nothing to compare. Is this just operator error or am I in need of a trip to a good smith?

 

[JohnHL]

If the guide rod doesn't want to stay in the assembly notch on the bottom of the barrel, check to see if the flange on the guide rod still has a sharp edge.

If rounded, sometimes the edge can be "sharpened" with judicious file work.

ALWAYS consider repairing or replacing the guide rod before the barrel.

John

 

[Comrad]

If the guide rod doesn't want to stay in the assembly notch on the bottom of the barrel, check to see if the flange on the guide rod still has a sharp edge.

If rounded, sometimes the edge can be "sharpened" with judicious file work.

ALWAYS consider repairing or replacing the guide rod before the barrel.

John

That's fantastic, I never considered the guide rod could be the issue. I will check into that right away and since I already know barrels are hard to find I expect the rod might be easier to find if necessary.
Thanks for the tip.

 

[JohnHL]

I'm always happy to be of service.

John