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chris in va · November 7, 2012, 10:38 AM

This is typically the test with Glocks to find out if the mainspring is worn out.

However in your case it's just new and needs to be 'warmed up'. My friend bought a new 229 a few years ago and it had numerous FTF issues until about the 400rd mark.

November 7, 2012, 10:38 AM	#4
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	This is typically the test with Glocks to find out if the mainspring is worn out. However in your case it's just new and needs to be 'warmed up'. My friend bought a new 229 a few years ago and it had numerous FTF issues until about the 400rd mark.