Okay--I'm embarassed.
The safety on my Browning Buckmark (basic model) was too tight, so I took it apart to "fix" it. So far so good. Now comes reassembly time.
I put it all back together, and I got it wrong. The slide didn't just go straight back, as it should, it wanted to go back and up (this was before putting on the sight mounting base). Tried again, got it all back together, but after racking the slide a few times it doesn't want to go back anymore.
So I have two questions. First, is this something that I should just bring to a smith and get fixed, because I'll probably screw it up again? And second (this is my preferred alternative), what's the proper way to reassemble a Buckmark? Specifically, what is the correct order for reassembling (1) the mainspring, (2) the hammer and hammer link, (3) the sear, and (4) the safety, and are there any special tips or hints to be aware of?
If this is an issue that might legitimately affect the safety of the gun, I'll tuck my tail between my legs and bring it to the smith. (Heck, it wouldn't even be the first time.) But if I can do it myself, that's a whole lot more satisfying. And don't worry, if I'm not 100% sure it's correct, I won't fire it.
If anyone has any ideas, I'd really appreciate them.
The safety on my Browning Buckmark (basic model) was too tight, so I took it apart to "fix" it. So far so good. Now comes reassembly time.
I put it all back together, and I got it wrong. The slide didn't just go straight back, as it should, it wanted to go back and up (this was before putting on the sight mounting base). Tried again, got it all back together, but after racking the slide a few times it doesn't want to go back anymore.
So I have two questions. First, is this something that I should just bring to a smith and get fixed, because I'll probably screw it up again? And second (this is my preferred alternative), what's the proper way to reassemble a Buckmark? Specifically, what is the correct order for reassembling (1) the mainspring, (2) the hammer and hammer link, (3) the sear, and (4) the safety, and are there any special tips or hints to be aware of?
If this is an issue that might legitimately affect the safety of the gun, I'll tuck my tail between my legs and bring it to the smith. (Heck, it wouldn't even be the first time.) But if I can do it myself, that's a whole lot more satisfying. And don't worry, if I'm not 100% sure it's correct, I won't fire it.
If anyone has any ideas, I'd really appreciate them.