Why do I always get a FTF after cleaning?
Walther P99 .40. I've had the gun a long time. It's a pre S&W import. Anyway, after I clean it the first mag will have at least one fail to feed. After the first mag there's never a problem. Same ammo every time. Anybody have a theory as to why?
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Are you field stripping to clean?
Something about your re-assembly procedure?
What if you cleaned it, then racked the slide a dozen times before load and fire?
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Let us know if it works, or whatever does, or whatever[:D][:D]0 -
Yes, field strip. I will try racking the slide a bunch next time. 0 -
Are you applying a gun oil after cleaning. If you have a over oiled gun parts do not work, not enough clearance for parts to move in the firearm. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Floyd58523
Are you applying a gun oil after cleaning. If you have a over oiled gun parts do not work, not enough clearance for parts to move in the firearm.
Yeah, this is a possible culprit.
You're supposed to lubricate SPARINGLY. You just want a thin film of oil on the surfaces that rub against one another, and that's it.
If you've got too much oil or lube in there, it could gum things up, particularly for the first shot before the oil redistributes. Cold weather can also make some (poor quality) lubes stickier, and that can be affecting things.
Note that I don't think either thing is all that likely, especially if you are using a quality gun lube like Remington Oil, or CLP, etc, etc.
I have another explanation, that's sort of an oddball. Do you shoot this gun often?
If you don't shoot the gun (or ANY centerfire pistol) often, perhaps you're just subconsciously "limp wristing" the gun for the first shot or two before you become reaccustomed to shooting it.
Note that while not tremendous, recoil from a polymer framed .40SW compact pistol isn't slight. If you don't hold the gun absolutely solidly, you could get failures to feed, and that could explain an misfeed in your first magazine when out shooting that doesn't reproduce itself.0 -
Problem: Excessive lubricant on the reciprocating parts..either preventing 'velocity' in the cycle, or preventing the round from fully seating in the chamber.
Solution: either fire it till it 'frees up' (you are already doing that), or work the action vigorously prior to charging it with live ammunition. Dry-swab the bore, also.
Gut feeling: You don't have a mechanical problem, per se'.
Best, Joe0 -
quote:Originally posted by beantownshootah
quote:Originally posted by Floyd58523
Are you applying a gun oil after cleaning. If you have a over oiled gun parts do not work, not enough clearance for parts to move in the firearm.
Yeah, this is a possible culprit.
You're supposed to lubricate SPARINGLY. You just want a thin film of oil on the surfaces that rub against one another, and that's it.
If you've got too much oil or lube in there, it could gum things up, particularly for the first shot before the oil redistributes. Cold weather can also make some (poor quality) lubes stickier, and that can be affecting things.
Note that I don't think either thing is all that likely, especially if you are using a quality gun lube like Remington Oil, or CLP, etc, etc.
I have another explanation, that's sort of an oddball. Do you shoot this gun often?
If you don't shoot the gun (or ANY centerfire pistol) often, perhaps you're just subconsciously "limp wristing" the gun for the first shot or two before you become reaccustomed to shooting it.
Note that while not tremendous, recoil from a polymer framed .40SW compact pistol isn't slight. If you don't hold the gun absolutely solidly, you could get failures to feed, and that could explain an misfeed in your first magazine when out shooting that doesn't reproduce itself.
Not oddball, had this conversation recently with a few guys at the range and several chuckled about gun reminding them not to limp-wrist. Usually after layoff from shooting.0
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