Rattling noises in your handguns?

[Dumper]

Does anybody have rattling noises in their handguns? Does that mean that the parts are getting loose? I realized with most of all the guns i have they start to make noises after you shoot it several times. My 1911 frame makes a rattling noise when I pull the trigger several times. When i dont no noise is presesnt. What is with that? I guess that can be normal, but i would like some answers from ya just to be sure. Better safe then sorry. lol This especially goes out to all kimber, colt, and smith and wesson owners.





NOTE: Noise can only be heard if you shake em.

[JohnKSa]

What kind of guns?

Ruger DA revolvers have an ejector rod that is loose by design and will rattle.

Most revolvers with a transfer bar safety (or similar design--which is nearly all modern models) will rattle due to the looseness of the transfer bar.

Many double-column magazines will rattle when fully loaded. The way the rounds stack in will often leave one of the rounds loose enough to move around a bit.

Many autopistols will rattle a bit when unloaded due to play between the slide/frame/barrel. With a round chambered, things often are held a bit more tightly and the rattle goes away.

Many revolvers don't hold all of the rounds tightly in place and the rounds not under the hammer may rattle back and forth a bit.

As far as oiling your pistol, I would advise that you read the manual thoroughly and lubricate it according to the recommendations in the manual. If you don't have a manual, most manufacturers will provide one at no cost upon request. Generally speaking, just putting oil into the action of a firearm indiscriminately is not advisable.

[usp9]

I had a Bersa Thunder 380 that rattled. Drove me nuts:cuss: , so I sold it. Just my personal preference but, guns shouldn't rattle, ones that do make me nervous.

[SaxonPig]

Guns are made up of parts. Parts have tolerances. Tighter tolerances in gun parts make for better accuracy but less reliability as any grit or grime will jam the parts that don't have some wiggle room. Most 1911s will rattle some, so will S&W revolvers yet they all seem to work just fine. I have bigger things to worry about.

[j1133s]

My guns don't rattle when I pull the trigger many times (I assume you are dry firing). However, some semi-autos would rattle if you shake it side to side while gripping it normally; tht type of rattling can be an issue if it is excessive (slide to frame fit problem).

Speaking of rattling sounds, I was disappointed w/ my HK P2000 when I first got it. It's right-side slide stop would rattle (almost wanted to sell it and get another usp), but now I'm used to it.

[Chupacabra]

My USP40 compact rattles. It's just the plastic ring that goes around the recoil spring and it doesn't effect the operation of the gun. Unnerved me at first though.

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[evan price]

Glocks will give a slight rattle from the striker when you wiggle 'em around sometimes, told it is normal if well oiled & properly functioning.