WinsomeDefiance
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ORIGINAL: LadyPact Win, I had MP read your original over my shoulder just now. He says... "I was a master armorer in the Army. The symptoms you are describing are magazine related, only. The spring that pushes the rounds into the chamber is worn. As the spring wears, it can hold less and less weight. Eventually, it won't be able to push anything in. If you buy a new magazine, it will resolve your issues." "You can extend the life of you magazine in the future with simple magazine maintenance. All you need to do is slide the base of the magazine off, and the whole assembly will come out. Lightly oil the spring, and by this, it means a condition as such that you will feel only a slight residue on your fingers. Don't get any on the solid piece on top." "This is the most important thing. Pay very close attention to the orientation of the spring. If you can't remember, take a picture of it. You can practice it on the old magazine, before working on the new ones. Replace the old magazine first because you are at the point of not saving that old one. If you are not comfortable doing this, you can take it to your local gun shop. They will charge you, but you will learn how to do it." Another possibility, though most likely he is right (99% chance) would be underpowered rounds, wouldn't hurt to check before buying new magazines. This is one of the reasons I like revolvers better. It seems odd that both guns start acting up when she got them, operator malfuction (when loading) should be considered. Operator error is always a possibility I've only ever shot rifles and shotguns. In fact, handguns scared me. I worked with the trainer (ex-cop) to learn the weapon and practice with it, in part to overcome my fears. Also, other reasons. Still, I do sometimes have trouble clambering the gun, because of damaged joints. The .22 has less kick, chambers easier for me and hurts my hands less, but I could still be partly the problem. Except, I handle the gun confidently now and have improved as the gun has become less reliable. Kay uses the .380, she did have to adjust how she was pulling back on the chamber, because she tilted the gun sideways. It is all a learning experience for us both. The .380 fires fine 9 out of 10 times with the last bullet not loading. I think our biggest error is neglecting maintenance of the magazine.
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