Field strip LC9This is a discussion on Field strip LC9 within the Ruger Pistols forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; I've fieldstripped and cleaned my LC9 a few times before. Yesterday I took the slide off, springs and rod, cleaned and oiled it and put ...
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April 23rd, 2012, 05:25 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Knoxville
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I've fieldstripped and cleaned my LC9 a few times before. Yesterday I took the slide off, springs and rod, cleaned and oiled it and put it back together.
When the slide is pulled back the barrel seems to wiggle a little bit, and kind of make a noise if i shake it. I don't remember it ever doing that previously...I'm just wondering if I didn't do something correctly or I'm just being paranoid.
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April 23rd, 2012, 05:39 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas
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Are you saying the barrel rattle with the slide closed or open?
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April 23rd, 2012, 05:45 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Knoxville
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Yes, the barrel rattles with the slide pulled back.
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April 23rd, 2012, 05:46 AM
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Either way, it's common for the barrel to rattle on about any semi auto with slide open. When open, the barrel isn't locked in, as it is with the slide closed.
If it's rattling with the slide closed, yes, you have a problem.
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April 23rd, 2012, 05:50 AM
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Ok, yes it just rattles with the slide pulled back. I'm new to gun's, and just wanted to be sure before I fire it again. Thank you.
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April 23rd, 2012, 06:44 AM
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Next time, with the slide off, set the barrel in place, back up against the breech face. You'll notice it sits there nice and tight.
With the slide back, you'll notice the barrel is cocked upward. The barrel pivots on the take down pin, it has to move freely to allow proper operation. With the slide back, and the barrel cocked upward, it aids in feeding the next round.
I said most semi auto pistols work this way because some, mostly 22 caliber, have a barrel that is fixed in place and the slide just slides back down the barrel. I believe the new Ruger SR-22 would be like this. Also thinking the New Smith and Wesson M&P 22 might be the same way. Just guessing here, but I think the 22's are designed this way (not all) because the slide spring rate wouldn't be great enough to reliably get the pistol back in to battery, it needs to be weak because a 22 round just doesn't have a lot of poop to get that slide back in the first place.
Last edited by crracer 712; April 23rd, 2012 at 06:47 AM.
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April 23rd, 2012, 12:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The AG's Republic of MA
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I was concerned also when I got my first semi-atuo pistol, someone told me as long as it doesnt rattle when the slide if forward, you're all set
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April 28th, 2012, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Springfield, MO
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Ha! I had the exact same experience with my SR9! My first pistol and after taking it apart and putting back together I notice the barrel moving around and jingling with the slide locked back. I got all worried that I had messed something up until people here on the forum told me it was normal and it's called a floating barrel design. In fact, I think that's why I joined the forum!
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