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OK; So I bought a Davis 380; need some help

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  • rufe-snow
    I wouldn't be putting any money in it, unless you can get the required parts very inexpensively.

    I've been stuck with basket cases in the past, with the needed parts unobtainable, at reasonable prices. Because everybody is trying to get their hands on the same parts, that go South.

    Wait for the local gun buy back. You will probably be able to score a $50 gift certificate for it from the local libs. You'll be way ahead of the game, and be able to laugh your butt off at them.
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  • Mark G
    I had one and it was a very good shooter for about 1000 rounds. Then the firing pin broke. To disassemble, using a pencil (eraser side) push the slide catch in ( the silver button on the back of the slide) and pull up on the slide. Then pull the slide back and away from the frame. Watch out for flying springs. The slide catch kept breaking on mine. I figured the gun was worn out. Traded it to a buddy who was sure he could fix it. He never did. Numerich had parts for it then but that was 10 years ago.
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  • Riomouse911
    Check a Davis owners site for leads..or if there are no by-backs in your area see if Numrich will buy it from you for parts. I'll be worth more this way than assembled anyday.
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  • perry shooter
    You needed to have the help BEFORE you bought it to just say No I will not buy this POS
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  • k.stanonik
    Buy Back material, paperweight or a gift to someone you dont care for
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  • Mobuck
    IIRC the firing pin spring also holds the catch in place. Taking the pistol apart with the striker cocked often results in launching this spring and the catch to some dark corner of the shop. Push the catch forward(toward the muzzle) and lift up on the back of the slide. Then push the slide forward off the frame. The striker spring is a common coil spring so may be found @ Brownells. I substitued a hardware store spring.
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  • David Nunn
    The gun is still in production, under a different name, and parts are available.

    http://www.cobrapistols.net/product-freedom-series-ca.asp
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  • Bill Jordan
    Thanks, Perry; as i stated in my op, I did not check it out as well as I COULD have cause my eyes glazed over when I saw a first year Win. 42 in 90+ cond.

    BTW, did I say I DID NOT SPEND A Million bucks for it??????????

    I think I'll send it to numrich or do the buyback thing.
    God knows, I've got enough on my mind.
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  • Bill Jordan
    Thanks, Perry; as i stated in my op, I did not check it out as well as I COULD have cause my eyes glazed over when I saw a first year Win. 42 in 90+ cond.

    BTW, did I say I DID NOT SPEND A Million bucks for it??????????

    I think I'll send it to numrich or do the buyback thing.
    God knows, I've got enough on my mind.
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  • Bill Jordan
    Thanks, Perry; as i stated in my op, I did not check it out as well as I COULD have cause my eyes glazed over when I saw a first year Win. 42 in 90+ cond.

    BTW, did I say I DID NOT SPEND A Million bucks for it??????????

    I think I'll send it to numrich or do the buyback thing.
    God knows, I've got enough on my mind.
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  • David Nunn
    Send it here if you don't want it.
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