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Sterling 25 Auto Misfeed/Jam

scottinash
I have a great little Sterling 25 Auto which was recently passed down to me by a family member. It's a very clean gun and all seemed to be fine with it until I took it to the range the other day. It will always fire the first cartridge moved to the chamber but continuously misfeeds/jams from that point forward. Unfortunately, I do not have the manual so not sure what issues to look for. Can you please provide some advice on a quick check before I decide taking it to a gunsmith?
Thanks,
Scott
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  • Colt Super
    You ARE shuckin' us....right ??


    Doug
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  • scottinash
    quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
    You ARE shuckin' us....right ??


    Doug


    Well, I may have been a little overboard with the "great" thing but my question is sincere. <grin>
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  • rufe-snow
    The bad news is that Sterling has been out of business, since the early 80's. Most all the stuff they made when they were in business, was mediocre quality at best. Because of this their value is minimal. Unless you can get it working on your own, you would just be throwing your money away taking it to a gunsmith to try to fix it. My 2?.

    Generally when small pocket autos malfunction, it's either ammo or magazine related. Perhaps a different brand of ammo or another magazine will make a difference.
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  • scottinash
    Thanks for the response. If anyone has any idea where I might be able to find a manual I'd sure appreciate the info.
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  • perry shooter
    Manuals don't offer any gun smith instructions on repairs ammo and magazines or ditch it not worth spending much money on.
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  • Zinderbloc
    I can relate. My first .25 auto (1979) was a Sterling and it never fired a full magazine without jamming.

    If you live somewhere that has a gun buy-back program, your Sterling would be a perfect candidate.
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  • David Nunn
    See if you can borrow or buy another magazine and see if the problem is still present. If it goes away, you have a bad magazine.

    Honestly, that is as far as I would go in trying to get this gun to work. If it were mine, and a new mag didn't fix it, I would dump it.
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  • scottinash
    Thanks David
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  • pphillips
    The previous responders were right on with the advice to look at the magazine. I have found they need to be very clean. Also, you can slightly bend the magzone lips and try for better feed.

    Never carry a round in the chamber. These pistols are prone to firing if dropped or hit hard. There is not much contact area between the sear and firing pin. Google up the model number for takedown information and problems with firing when dropped.

    Good luck

    Phil
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    I agree with NUNN's assessment...and all the Manuals in Hades won't help your problem...up till just a few months ago I had 3 or 4 Bad Magazines for a Sterling...Gave them to a LEO Buddy in Arizona...From the way He was discussing My ancestry, Past, Present and Future...He's asked that I don't do Him any other favors...He never could get a Magazine to work.......
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