[racer88]

I understand exactly how your saying to do it. Again THANK YOU!
I'm gonna get on fixing that tomorrow

My pleasure! You might find this video I made helpful, too.

P80 Channel Finishing - Is the Molded Outline Enough?

Properly removing and finishing the Polymer80 recoil spring channel block.

odysee.com

And this one:

P80 Channel Finishing Part 2 - Beyond the Molded U

More on fine-tuning the finish of the RSA channel in your Polymer80 build.

odysee.com

 

[WMHM4]

That's great! Thanks

 

[D20]

Glad you figured it out. The part you sanded is referred to as the shark fin, or as Glock calls it, the verticle extension.
Follow Racer88's advice on how to lower the slide lock spring, if you decide to tackle that. Don't use a hammer and pinch like I did. That'll ruin it.

 

[WMHM4]

Glad you figured it out. The part you sanded is referred to as the shark fin, or as Glock calls it, the verticle extension.
Follow Racer88's advice on how to lower the slide lock spring, if you decide to tackle that. Don't use a hammer and pinch like I did. That'll ruin it.

Thanks for the technical term for it I seriously hate not calling parts by the real name. I just had no idea what it was.

As for the spring I'm definitely gonna fix that today and I'll follow his advice to the T

I seriously appreciate all you guys spending all that time and effort working with me on this.
I'm glad I gotta fixed also but I know your thinking what I did wasn't the real fix to the problem and I'm really believing that myself. I didn't think the chair coat was an issue at all but there's a good chance it could be and that spring along with the section of frame that needs to be sanded down a little further could be the real issue here. So I truly appreciate itst

 

[racer88]

Thanks for the technical term for it I seriously hate not calling parts by the real name. I just had no idea what it was.

As for the spring I'm definitely gonna fix that today and I'll follow his advice to the T

I seriously appreciate all you guys spending all that time and effort working with me on this.
I'm glad I gotta fixed also but I know your thinking what I did wasn't the real fix to the problem and I'm really believing that myself. I didn't think the chair coat was an issue at all but there's a good chance it could be and that spring along with the section of frame that needs to be sanded down a little further could be the real issue here. So I truly appreciate itst

It just occurred to me that maybe this new slide sits slightly lower, and maybe that forces the recoil spring lower - giving it less wiggle room than it did with the previous slide. Just thinking out loud. As such, perhaps the recoil spring is more likely to bind on the protruding slide lock spring and excess remaining RSA channel block.

I still don't think it was the "shark fin" (trigger bar extension), since I cannot see ANY marks on the slide. Maaaaaybe I'm wrong! LOL! But I don't think so.

In any case.... With a new upper, you effectively have a "new build." I would function test the gun (after whatever you have decided to do to it to fix it) by cycling the action with SNAP CAPS (not live ammo). Does it feed and eject reliably / consistently?

Is the trigger resetting properly? If you hold the trigger back when racking the slide, does it reset when you release it?

Also check the sear engagement (with an armorer's back plate). It should be at least 2/3rds coverage. Preferrably 3/4 or more.

I also drop test (again with snap caps) all my builds. I drop it multiple times from shoulder height with the gun in all six orientations (on each side, muzzle down, back down, grip down, slide down, etc.).

 

[WMHM4]

Yeah... wrong section. This is the Glock section. P80s aren't Glocks, and the folks here are very sensitive to that.


It is? Not in my experience nor my observations on building forums.


So, what do you mean exactly by "slide drag?" Not going into battery? Can't rack it?



I don't know what the "chamber opening section" is. Photos would help.

Also photos of your frame and slides (separate from each other). Like this:

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PS.... your P80 looks like it's "been around the block" a few times. Did you build it? Acquire it used?

I thought by sanding the trigger bar fin I had fixed the problem but it still kept happening so I took your advice and fixed the Takedown spring so that it sits level inside the frame and now it works absolutely perfect.

The slide goes into battery everytime and the slide racks much smoother and I couldn't be happier that it's fixed and I seriously owe that to you.

I kept swearing it was hangi g up on tje the trigger bar which I knew was almost impossible but since that's where it was at when the ide was hung up I just assumed even tho I knew it shouldn't happen.

You kept saying that you didn't think that was the problem and I kept saying it was.

After all your help I was thinking about all you said and the Takedown spring.not sitting flat seemed like a real possible reason for the problem.

So I tool it apart and reinstalled it and it's absolutely perfect!!!

I owe ya big time.
If you.ever need anything at all please let me know

Thanks again I truly appreciate your help and patience with my stubbornness

 

[racer88]

I thought by sanding the trigger bar fin I had fixed the problem but it still kept happening so I took your advice and fixed the Takedown spring so that it sits level inside the frame and now it works absolutely perfect.

The slide goes into battery everytime and the slide racks much smoother and I couldn't be happier that it's fixed and I seriously owe that to you.

I kept swearing it was hangi g up on tje the trigger bar which I knew was almost impossible but since that's where it was at when the ide was hung up I just assumed even tho I knew it shouldn't happen.

You kept saying that you didn't think that was the problem and I kept saying it was.

After all your help I was thinking about all you said and the Takedown spring.not sitting flat seemed like a real possible reason for the problem.

So I tool it apart and reinstalled it and it's absolutely perfect!!!

I owe ya big time.
If you.ever need anything at all please let me know

Thanks again I truly appreciate your help and patience with my stubbornness

That's great to hear! Enjoy safely and in good health!