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dyl · November 21, 2009, 10:53 AM

Hi guys, I'd like your opinion on something:

I've got this 9mm semiauto that's kind of obscure, a Bernardelli P-018. Only has had a few hundred rounds through it, and I noticed a couple strange things with it.

1) if I tilt the gun forward, the firing pin protrudes through the hole and extends all the way. If i tilt it backwards, the firing pin hides away again.
- not sure, but I don't think that's normal. I haven't had any failures to fire/light strikes or anything. Will it cause problems or damage if I don't get it taken care of?

2) lesser issues: rattling. seems like the frame to slide fit isn't the best, the back of the slide rattles if I pronate/supinate quickly. Also some lateral play in the trigger but that's not loose enough to make any noise. I'm not overly concerned about this set of issues. But I wonder if a session with a vice would tighten the slide up - wouldn't want to do anything to hurt it though.

Whadya think? I appreciate your thoughts.

November 21, 2009, 10:53 AM	#1
dyl Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,310	I see the firing pin Hi guys, I'd like your opinion on something: I've got this 9mm semiauto that's kind of obscure, a Bernardelli P-018. Only has had a few hundred rounds through it, and I noticed a couple strange things with it. 1) if I tilt the gun forward, the firing pin protrudes through the hole and extends all the way. If i tilt it backwards, the firing pin hides away again. - not sure, but I don't think that's normal. I haven't had any failures to fire/light strikes or anything. Will it cause problems or damage if I don't get it taken care of? 2) lesser issues: rattling. seems like the frame to slide fit isn't the best, the back of the slide rattles if I pronate/supinate quickly. Also some lateral play in the trigger but that's not loose enough to make any noise. I'm not overly concerned about this set of issues. But I wonder if a session with a vice would tighten the slide up - wouldn't want to do anything to hurt it though. Whadya think? I appreciate your thoughts.