puropuro
06-18-2011, 09:43 PM
Hi all,
Been lurking for awhile, just searching the archives to learn stuff before I start asking questions.
I got a new PM9 about a month ago to put on my CCW, but was kinda disappointed when it would not feed consistently during break-in. I would get the dreaded nosedive about once every 3rd magazine on both the 6-round and 7-round mags.
After reading through the archives, I sent a pm to GB6491 and asked about sanding down the mag followers. He was super helpful and responded right away. I followed the advice and took the PM9 back to the range today. I'm soooooo happy to report that I went through 300 rounds, alternating between the 6-rounder and 7-rounder.
Results:
6-rounder - ZERO malfunctions, zero ziltch nada
7-rounder - TWO failures to feed, aka: nosedives...but still better than before.
From what I've read, the 7-rounders aren't all that reliable to begin with, so I'll try sanding it down some more, but probably just carry the 6-rounder and purchase a new 6-rounder (which I'll field test as well).
Anyway, I am so relieved that the PM9 is reliable now.
Thanks all!!!!!
And now, the obligatory porn:
Been lurking for awhile, just searching the archives to learn stuff before I start asking questions.
I got a new PM9 about a month ago to put on my CCW, but was kinda disappointed when it would not feed consistently during break-in. I would get the dreaded nosedive about once every 3rd magazine on both the 6-round and 7-round mags.
After reading through the archives, I sent a pm to GB6491 and asked about sanding down the mag followers. He was super helpful and responded right away. I followed the advice and took the PM9 back to the range today. I'm soooooo happy to report that I went through 300 rounds, alternating between the 6-rounder and 7-rounder.
Results:
6-rounder - ZERO malfunctions, zero ziltch nada
7-rounder - TWO failures to feed, aka: nosedives...but still better than before.
From what I've read, the 7-rounders aren't all that reliable to begin with, so I'll try sanding it down some more, but probably just carry the 6-rounder and purchase a new 6-rounder (which I'll field test as well).
Anyway, I am so relieved that the PM9 is reliable now.
Thanks all!!!!!
And now, the obligatory porn: