I have a 1973 999 that I was finally able to get to the range again today for the first time in 20 years and had a lot of misfires. I was only loading 5 rounds at a time as was getting at least 2 misfires every time. I tried DA and SA and got the same results with two different types of ammo, Remington subsonic (to start the kids on) and Remington Golden. Misfires were the same on both. The rounds would fire on the second strike.
I got this gun as a gift over 20 years ago, back when I was young and foolish. If it did not hold at least 14 rounds or I could fit my finger in the bore of, I was not interested. It also was missing the rear sight, so shooting was not much fun. I had not put very many rounds through it then, but I don't recall any misfires.
I was hoping to teach my kids to shoot on it, but I don't want then to have to deal with misfires. I'm going to try a different brand of ammo, but I don't have a lot of faith that is the issue.
Any suggestions. My 999 has the firing pin on the hammer.
I got this gun as a gift over 20 years ago, back when I was young and foolish. If it did not hold at least 14 rounds or I could fit my finger in the bore of, I was not interested. It also was missing the rear sight, so shooting was not much fun. I had not put very many rounds through it then, but I don't recall any misfires.
I was hoping to teach my kids to shoot on it, but I don't want then to have to deal with misfires. I'm going to try a different brand of ammo, but I don't have a lot of faith that is the issue.
Any suggestions. My 999 has the firing pin on the hammer.