Shield Reassembly Issue

[greg_r]

Having a problem with the reassembly of my 40 Shield. The slide wants to hang up a fraction of an inch before the the slide lock and take down lever lines up with the recesses in the slide.. Feels like it is hitting a hard stop, absolutely will not go back any further.If i keep racking the slide, it will eventually go back far enough to engage. I can not figure out what is stopping the movement. Anybody else have this problem?

 

[TonyL]

The recoil guide rod needs to be turned a little at a time. and make sure it is centered on barrel. tell me how I know.

 

[Kadonny]

How do you know???? (I'll bite).

I noticed this also on my 9mm, so listen to Tony.

 

[Jaysq]

When you re-install the recoil guide rod & spring, make sure it is straight, both horizontally and vertically.

 

[GrimeTime]

Ha! Me too on the nine. Will check that first thing in the morning. Great tip!

 

[jimmib]

HA....had this very problem last night on my Shield 40...now I will know what to look for