I was at the range yesterday with my M1, which I had had no problems with ever since replacing the op-spring some time ago. Yesterday, a couple times when the trigger was pulled the hammer could be heard releasing, but the round didn't fire and closer inspection revealed either a *very* light, or no firing-pin mark at all on the primer. It felt and sounded as though the hammer released properly, but the pin never struck the primer. After taking out the trigger group and cocking and releasing the hammer a few times, then putting it back together it worked fine for a few rounds, then had the same problem again.
I'm at a loss as to what could be the problem. The firing pin moves freely, things are properly greased/lubricated, the hammer spring doesn't seem weak, it sounded/felt like it released, but there just weren't any marks on the primer. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Greg
I'm at a loss as to what could be the problem. The firing pin moves freely, things are properly greased/lubricated, the hammer spring doesn't seem weak, it sounded/felt like it released, but there just weren't any marks on the primer. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Greg