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[HankC]

post #24 pictures show hammer spring is backward

 

[Ibmikey]

Noted, I'm new to rifle building.. I have another AR in 7.62 x 39 and have had AR in 9 mm, never had problems before.This one first actually in standard caliber .

Obviously your hammer spring is not installed correctly, reverse it and light strikes will vanish. I

 

[ny32182]

Yes, definitely hammer spring is backward. Note how the legs in yours are coming out over the top of the hammer axis pin, and the pictures of it correctly installed, the legs come out from under the bottom of the hammer axis pin.

 

[CZ-75BD]

Got it, thank you for pointing it out, definitively my fault.

 

[ar-newbie]

This is a very common mistake, Don't beat yourself up over it.
It is also why I posted the pictures earlier

 

[CZ-75BD]

Appreciated everybody for helping out, I believe this tread can be closed.

 

[Rudedog]

CZ-75BD: Looking at your pics your hammer spring is reversed. You need to double check the above photos.

 

[Coal Dragger]

Appreciated everybody for helping out, I believe this tread can be closed.

Wish I had explained it more clearly the first time.

You should find the hammer once fully tensioned with a properly installed spring will give very reliable ignition of primers. Report back if this clears up your issue. Good luck and good shooting!

 

[CZ-75BD]

Wish I had explained it more clearly the first time.

You should find the hammer once fully tensioned with a properly installed spring will give very reliable ignition of primers. Report back if this clears up your issue. Good luck and good shooting!

I sure will

 

[tbob38]

I assume you have turned your hammer spring around?

 

[Varminterror]

Cz-75bd's Spring is in backwards.

 

[CZ-75BD]

I assume you have turned your hammer spring around?

Yes, I reversed spring

 

[Robert]

The problem has been identified and corrected by the OP, I am closing this at his request.