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.380 issues
Big_John_1961:
Hey all,
A couple of things with my recently purchased Rohrbaugh 380.
[*]Is it okay to dry fire a Rohrbaugh pistol?
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[*]As of yesterday, the trigger has started to stick in the rearward position after pulling it, and I have to fiddle with it to get it to reset. Whereas it was really smooth when I got it, there's now the slightest hint of grittiness. Any ideas as to what my be causing these problems?
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[*]I've put 250 rounds through the gun using largely PMC Bronze and some Blazer. From about the sixth round onward I was experiencing numerous stovepipe malfunctions (about 15 over the 250 rounds), often with the last round of the magazine. Obviously, I'm a little concerned about this, as it is to be one of my EDC pistols. The good news is that the last 50 rounds I fired using Federal Hydra Shok were flawless.
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If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful. The gun shoots very well, and I'm hoping these issues are easily fixable.
Thanks!
John
coyote:
i ask the same first question. everyone seems to agree that it is definitely a better idea to use a snap cap or spent case to absorb the shock to the firing pin. will dry firing it a few time damage a rohrbaugh? very unlikely. but most folks will say its not a good standard practice to click it thousands of times.
re: rough trigger - first try tightening grip screws. lose screws effect trigger action.
due to small size, these handguns are ammo sensitive. keep it clean and lubed and use only proven factory ammo you have personally tested. in your case it may well be hydrashoks.
but that's just my opinion...
kjtrains:
--- Quote ---Hey all,
A couple of things with my recently purchased Rohrbaugh 380.
[*]Is it okay to dry fire a Rohrbaugh pistol?
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[*]As of yesterday, the trigger has started to stick in the rearward position after pulling it, and I have to fiddle with it to get it to reset. Whereas it was really smooth when I got it, there's now the slightest hint of grittiness. Any ideas as to what my be causing these problems?
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[*]I've put 250 rounds through the gun using largely PMC Bronze and some Blazer. From about the sixth round onward I was experiencing numerous stovepipe malfunctions (about 15 over the 250 rounds), often with the last round of the magazine. Obviously, I'm a little concerned about this, as it is to be one of my EDC pistols. The good news is that the last 50 rounds I fired using Federal Hydra Shok were flawless.
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If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful. The gun shoots very well, and I'm hoping these issues are easily fixable.
Thanks!
John
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John. On dry firing, I would say, don't do it, however, there are those that say it doesn't hurt a thing. Here are some comments on dry firing.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061213034015AA5J39B
On the sticky trigger, sounds like on the PMC and Blazer, you have dirtied up your .380 as this is some dirty ammo I'm told. Have you cleaned it since shooting those two?
The Federal Hydra Shoks should cause no problem as you have stated.
Big_John_1961:
Guys, thanks for the replies.
Coyote, the grip screws are so tight that I've been unable to loosen them, even with a high-quality allen wrench. I don't think that's the problem.
kjtrains, yes, I thoroughly cleaned and lubed the pistol after the initial range session. I pretty compulsive about that. The trigger problem arose just this morning, a good week after I shot it and after quite a few dry fires. I've never had issues with dry firing my other handguns, and it is a good way to get a feel for the trigger.
I appreciate the input. I love the gun, but right now I can't really trust it. :)
yankee2500:
If it was only with range ammo you had the issue and the premium ammo was flawless after the problem started it would seem it was an ammo issue.
I would try some more Hydra Shocks or another brand of premium SD ammo and see what happens, maybe some Gold Dots which are usually fairly easy to find.
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