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Hog Buster · June 2, 2010, 10:46 AM

300 magman

If the gun is locked up on firing I don’t think there’s any saftey problem with it. I would just like to know why the bolt is opening as much as it is after the shot. It seems to me that the uncocked hammer would restrict any excessive rearward movement of the bolt.

Try this. Pump the empty gun and place the barrel pointing up. Without touching the slide pull the trigger. Notice how much the slide and bolt move to the rear when it unlocks. Let me know what you observe.

Check it against your old 870s too......

June 2, 2010, 10:46 AM	#30
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	300 magman If the gun is locked up on firing I don’t think there’s any saftey problem with it. I would just like to know why the bolt is opening as much as it is after the shot. It seems to me that the uncocked hammer would restrict any excessive rearward movement of the bolt. Try this. Pump the empty gun and place the barrel pointing up. Without touching the slide pull the trigger. Notice how much the slide and bolt move to the rear when it unlocks. Let me know what you observe. Check it against your old 870s too...... __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson Last edited by Hog Buster; June 2, 2010 at 10:54 AM. Reason: Addendum