Jonesjohnm Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Mmmm so this is very strange... I recently acquired a used gun. It's visually in exceptional condition and functions flawlessly. I notice on the initial cleaning that the slide stop literally can fall out. If I hold my gun parallel with my bench surface and rack the slide a few times, the slide stop falls out. I pulled a slide stop from another STI, it does the same thing. I took the slide stop from the initial gun (the one it falls out of) and put it in another gun and could not recreate it. It seems to be an issue with the gun. Other than barrel link mis sized, worn out, what could cause this. The safety detent spring was replaced too. What am I missing guys? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler2you Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 If the detent spring is good, maybe the safety or slide stop detent pins are out of spec/too short. Putting a small detent/dimple in the edge of the slide stop should keep it in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Can you reliably lock the slide in its retracted position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesjohnm Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 I tried that too Tyler, no dice. That's why I'm thinking about the barrel link. There are only 4 points on contact here that I can imagine could even impact this situation.1.Slide stop through frame cuts2.Detent pin to slide stop3.Slide stop through barrel link4. Slide stop to barrelWe've ruled out:Slide stopDetent pin/ springLeaving the barrel link, barrel cut, or frame cut.All of these LOOK the same as all my other 2011s though. No wear visible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler2you Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 There is only contact between the slide stop pin and lower lugs at lock-up. The barrel link and SS pin should only be in solid contact at link down. So, the detent/spring has to provide enough tension to keep the SS from coming out. I know you said you replaced the spring, but what about both detent pins. Someone might have reduced one or the other to make the SS easier to remove. Also, check to make sure the dimple in the edge of the slide stop is in the right spot to catch the detent when it's installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesjohnm Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 I spoke with Zane at STI, he's sending me a free shipping label and they are going to handle it under warranty. CUSTOMER FREAKING SERVICE right there boys. He said they've seen it before and it's actually a frame issue. The hole that the SS pin inserts into opens up because it wasn't squarely drilled. So I'll most likely end up with a new frame and lower parts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerritm Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Zane took care of a problem I had with my DVC, great CS. gerritm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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