So I got my new Hi Power (well new to me, its a 1992), great.. it was working well but it started have some problems with the hammer not staying cocked.
I notice this while practicing with the controls of the pistol
mag is finished slide is held open, put in a a fresh mag and hit the slide release/lock the slide goes forward and the hammer follows it into the half cocked position.
Now i don't normally load the pistol this way. I do the overhand style.
But sometimes I do it to a bit too hard, ala "slingshot". And again the slide goes forward and the hammer follows it into the half cocked position.
Then today on the range I was doing some rapid fire drills, and it started again,
after 2-3 quick rounds the hammer would fall into the half cock position. I would have to manually reach up and cock the hammer for keep firing. And after a few more rounds it happens again.. garrrr
I didn't have any problems with the ammo firing or ejecting etc...
I have 2 original mags and 2 new Mec-Gar ones.. no problems with them, issues happen with all the mags.
The pistol is clean and lubed. I didn't see anything that is broken or bent that could be causing the problems
Anyone here familiar with the Browning Hi-Power? I'm still new with it.
Anyone have clue whats wrong.. or know of a good gunsmith in the Hampton Roads area that's good with Hi-Powers?
Thanks..
