Problems with my Radom P35

Dino. · June 26, 2011, 06:59 PM

I field stripped my Radom today for the first time, cleaned it, oiled it, and reassembled it.
Everything went fine ... or so I thought.

I cycled it a few times and everything functioned fine.
Then I locked back the slide and pulled the guide rod as I would for the dis-assembly, and it slid right out.

When first dis-assembling the pistol, I noticed the guide rod spring was captured, like on my Glock. I simply oiled it and didn't really mess with it.
I did notice the hole through the side but didn't think too much of it.
Am I missing a part?
Is there supposed to be a pin or something in that hole?

I can pull the slide back but only to the point of where the take-down latch is.

Do any of you guys know how I can dis-assemble the pistol without the guide rod? Or do I need to take this to a gunsmith?

tobnpr · June 26, 2011, 07:25 PM

Don't know anything about that one, but when I bought my CZ-82 I looked on YouTube...
I found this, maybe it will help?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl-osqFc6Ng

Dino. · June 26, 2011, 07:46 PM

I know how to take down the gun and reassemble it.
It looks as though the guide rod is missing some sort of retainer and that's why it just slid out. Thanks for the video though.

The guide rod is key when disassembling the gun.
Now that it's removed, I'm at a loss.

Dino. · June 26, 2011, 09:55 PM

Never mind ... fixed it.
Thanks anyway.

I cut a hook out of a small screwdriver and used it to capture the guide rod spring. This released pressure off the slide release and allowed it to push right out. Then I was REALLY lucky and found the small retaining pin inside.
I reassembled the guide rod/spring assembly using a clamp, then reassembled this pistol.

It seems to be fine now, but I think I'll keep my eye out for a spare guide rod assembly, just in case.

gyvel · June 26, 2011, 11:31 PM

You were EXTREMELY lucky that you found the dumbell shaped retaining pin.

**Mike Irwin** · June 27, 2011, 06:06 AM

Ditto what Gyvel said. You lose that pin and you're pretty much dead in the water.

Keep an eye on it when you're shooting to make sure that it doesn't work its way out.

Dino. · June 29, 2011, 08:01 AM

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It seems to be fine now, but I think I'll keep my eye out for a spare guide rod assembly, just in case.

I just ordered a spare guide rod assembly (extension, pin, guide rod, and spring) from Numrich for $26!!!

Folks on GunBroker are asking over $100!

Ridiculous.

**Mike Irwin** · June 29, 2011, 11:30 AM

Need to check GPC again to see if they have the extractor back in stock.

Dino. · June 29, 2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Need to check GPC again to see if they have the extractor back in stock.

Sorry for my ignorance, but what is "GPC"?
And are you trying to tell me that you need an extractor?
Or that I should consider getting a spare?

Upon inspection, mine looks to be in really good shape.
Are they known to go bad in these models?

Thanks Mike.

James K · June 29, 2011, 03:24 PM

GPC is Gun Parts Corp. (www.gunpartscorp.com), formerly Numrich. They are the best bet for parts for obsolete or curio & relic guns.

Jim

**Mike Irwin** · June 29, 2011, 05:10 PM

I need an extractor because mine apparently has gone bad. Some years ago it started skipping over the rim of shells during extraction, causing jams.

Whether that's a problem part or not, I don't know, but I've never heard of anyone else having a problem with it.

James K · June 30, 2011, 06:04 PM

I have made them from M1911 extractors, but right at the moment I can't recall the details.

Jim

Dino. · June 30, 2011, 11:19 PM

Thanks for all your help guys.
It's much appreciated.

June 26, 2011, 06:59 PM	#1
Dino. Junior member Join Date: November 2, 2006 Posts: 908	Problems with my Radom P35 I field stripped my Radom today for the first time, cleaned it, oiled it, and reassembled it. Everything went fine ... or so I thought. I cycled it a few times and everything functioned fine. Then I locked back the slide and pulled the guide rod as I would for the dis-assembly, and it slid right out. When first dis-assembling the pistol, I noticed the guide rod spring was captured, like on my Glock. I simply oiled it and didn't really mess with it. I did notice the hole through the side but didn't think too much of it. Am I missing a part? Is there supposed to be a pin or something in that hole? I can pull the slide back but only to the point of where the take-down latch is. Do any of you guys know how I can dis-assemble the pistol without the guide rod? Or do I need to take this to a gunsmith?

June 26, 2011, 09:55 PM	#4
Dino. Junior member Join Date: November 2, 2006 Posts: 908	Never mind ... fixed it. Thanks anyway. I cut a hook out of a small screwdriver and used it to capture the guide rod spring. This released pressure off the slide release and allowed it to push right out. Then I was REALLY lucky and found the small retaining pin inside. I reassembled the guide rod/spring assembly using a clamp, then reassembled this pistol. It seems to be fine now, but I think I'll keep my eye out for a spare guide rod assembly, just in case. Last edited by Dino.; June 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM.

June 27, 2011, 06:06 AM	#6
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Ditto what Gyvel said. You lose that pin and you're pretty much dead in the water. Keep an eye on it when you're shooting to make sure that it doesn't work its way out. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

June 29, 2011, 11:30 AM	#8
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Need to check GPC again to see if they have the extractor back in stock. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

June 29, 2011, 05:10 PM	#11
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	I need an extractor because mine apparently has gone bad. Some years ago it started skipping over the rim of shells during extraction, causing jams. Whether that's a problem part or not, I don't know, but I've never heard of anyone else having a problem with it. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

June 26, 2011, 07:25 PM	#2
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Don't know anything about that one, but when I bought my CZ-82 I looked on YouTube... I found this, maybe it will help? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl-osqFc6Ng

June 26, 2011, 07:46 PM	#3
Dino. Junior member Join Date: November 2, 2006 Posts: 908	I know how to take down the gun and reassemble it. It looks as though the guide rod is missing some sort of retainer and that's why it just slid out. Thanks for the video though. The guide rod is key when disassembling the gun. Now that it's removed, I'm at a loss.

June 26, 2011, 11:31 PM	#5
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	You were EXTREMELY lucky that you found the dumbell shaped retaining pin.

June 29, 2011, 03:24 PM	#10
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	GPC is Gun Parts Corp. (www.gunpartscorp.com), formerly Numrich. They are the best bet for parts for obsolete or curio & relic guns. Jim

June 30, 2011, 06:04 PM	#12
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I have made them from M1911 extractors, but right at the moment I can't recall the details. Jim

June 30, 2011, 11:19 PM	#13
Dino. Junior member Join Date: November 2, 2006 Posts: 908	Thanks for all your help guys. It's much appreciated.