(07-06-2020, 09:07 AM)guohua Wrote: Hello My Dear @"senona"
My husband said the slide is not all the way forward and it is hanging the thumb safety.
Take one or two screws holding the right wooden grip off and you should be able to spray the inside of the safety mechanism and the slide grove and trigger area.
Yes using WD 40 will be fine, that is what a gunsmith will use and a rubber mallet.
It wasn't the gun, it was me.
The guy took it from me and slid it back with no problem. LMAO
Oh yeah, I was like WTH???
Dan was kind enough to take the time to show me how to properly hold it in order to slide it back.
Grip the handle with one hand, with the other hand, grip the top of the slide where the grooves are on the back and push against each other with gun pointing down.
Will admit, it is very TIGHT and I will have to practice to get used to it.
The way in which I hold it while doing it makes a big difference.
I left the mag empty, just so I can get used to the feel of the weight of the gun, play with the slide and how to hold my hands/arms when shooting.
In a couple of weeks, I will go one Saturday and take their 8 hour class for C&C, which there they will train me on shooting and handling the gun.
I work a 12 hour shift this Friday (inventory) and am off Sat, but I will probably sleep in and won't want to get up for an 8am class. LOL
This old mare can work circles around these young folks, but I do like my rest when it is given. haha