Help! My 39-2

[ezekial3839]

Hi all,

When field stripping my 39-2, the slide latch is really difficult to push out... does anyone have this problem, or some advice for me?

Thanks - Glen

 

[ezekial3839]

Hi all,

When field stripping my 39-2, the slide latch is really difficult to push out... does anyone have this problem, or some advice for me?

Thanks - Glen

 

[conn ak]

Are you lining up the notches on the slide and frame? I've pushed the pin with a pointy ball point pen (cap on) to slide it out.

 

[ezekial3839]

yeah - I'm sure I'm lining it up right... I've had it out, but I would expect it to pop out easier.

If you're using a ball point pen cap, then maybe I'm expecting too much? Seems like I should be able to pop it out with my finger, or thumb.

 

[3five7]

Some latches are harder than others to push out.They usually loosen up after they have been taken apart several times. I use a small wooden dowel to push out the really tight ones.

 

[Frank53]

I've got one 39-2's release that comes out pretty easily, another is a real pain...

 

[conn ak]

My old 639 still needs a little persuasion to get out. Maybe I'll apply a little Tetra to the post the next time...5 years or so.

 

[BillCa]

Some pistols require a little extra effort to get the slide stop started out of the frame. In those cases I've used the edge of the workbench, butt of a screwdriver or a small round block of wood (kid's toy block).

Once you get it out, before reassembling the gun put a very light coat of grease on the shaft. This will help with disassembly next time.

 

[oldrip57]

On my Model 59 (same breakdown), I use the hard end of a ball-point pen. Of course, it's easier if you have a pen with a flat top!

 

[markap]

I just use a small block of wood. If that's not handy, I use a quarter.