MAB Model D Safety Question

theyallhurt · March 17, 2012, 10:33 PM

Okay, I recently acquired my uncle's MAB Model D semi-auto in .380. The barrel stamp says 9mm, but obviously it's a 9mm "short", meaning .380. No way this chambers a 9mm!

My issue is the grip-safety requires a very strong grip to work properly due to the grip safety. Even then, consistent fire is downright aggravating!

Thoughts...suggestions????? I'm just looking to get it to shoot consistently.

James K · March 18, 2012, 04:05 PM

I have a Model D and have handled quite a few, and I think there is something wrong with your gun. It should not take anything except a normal grip to work the grip safety. It could be just grease or dirt or something could be installed wrong.

Jim

theyallhurt · March 18, 2012, 04:46 PM

I'm not at all familiar with this pistol, but it looks like an easy enough one to disassemble for a thorough cleaning. I'll definitely be doing a search for some diagrams via Numrich and such first, just in case I run into a "spare parts" issue! LOL But seriously, thanks for the reply and reassuring me it's not me.

March 17, 2012, 10:33 PM	#1
theyallhurt Member Join Date: December 28, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 62	MAB Model D Safety Question Okay, I recently acquired my uncle's MAB Model D semi-auto in .380. The barrel stamp says 9mm, but obviously it's a 9mm "short", meaning .380. No way this chambers a 9mm! My issue is the grip-safety requires a very strong grip to work properly due to the grip safety. Even then, consistent fire is downright aggravating! Thoughts...suggestions????? I'm just looking to get it to shoot consistently. __________________ RETREAT HELL!

March 18, 2012, 04:46 PM	#3
theyallhurt Member Join Date: December 28, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 62	I'm not at all familiar with this pistol, but it looks like an easy enough one to disassemble for a thorough cleaning. I'll definitely be doing a search for some diagrams via Numrich and such first, just in case I run into a "spare parts" issue! LOL But seriously, thanks for the reply and reassuring me it's not me. __________________ RETREAT HELL!

March 18, 2012, 04:05 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I have a Model D and have handled quite a few, and I think there is something wrong with your gun. It should not take anything except a normal grip to work the grip safety. It could be just grease or dirt or something could be installed wrong. Jim