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George Stringer · June 30, 1999, 11:14 PM

Seraphim, in an semi-auto pistol the cause of this problem is usually a maladjusted extractor, too heavy a recoil spring or something causing the gun to short cycle like your thumb riding against the slide. George

June 30, 1999, 11:14 PM	#4
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Seraphim, in an semi-auto pistol the cause of this problem is usually a maladjusted extractor, too heavy a recoil spring or something causing the gun to short cycle like your thumb riding against the slide. George