PF940C build - slide problem

echo6mike · Jul 28, 2018

Got my P80 compact build almost done here (waiting for a barrel to show up on a good sale), and have a problem.

I have everything assembled easily enough (went much more quickly than my full size a month or so ago), but when I mount the slide I can't remove it.

Slide goes on fine, but then won't come back off. It gets hung up somehow as the firing pin is trying to come forward of the trigger assembly, it seems. I have to remove the slide cover plate, pull the extractor and firing pin out, and then the slide goes right off.

I apparently have something assembled wrong, but no idea what - any ideas? I compare the internals to my fullsize and everything *looks* right, but something obviously isn't.

I can add a pic or two later on...

Thanks in advance!

sfmf

PYR · Jul 28, 2018

Probably going to need a photo to try and help but sounds like it would have something to do with trigger parts if removing the firing pin solves.

StantonCree · Jul 28, 2018

Trigger getting caught on your firing pin safety? Maybe the trigger isn’t set low enough in the frame

echo6mike · Jul 28, 2018

mpdc4511 said:
Trigger getting caught on your firing pin safety? Maybe the trigger isn’t set low enough in the frame

I think this is the problem. It’s a Lone Wolf trigger (not adjustable), looks from the right hand side like this:

Top view:

And the slide rear:

When the slide is installed, the trigger doesn’t activate normally, just feels like pulling a spring back and forth. Without the slide, it snaps and resets (manually moving the parts) normally.

So I may have that trigger assembled wrong or my firing pin is in the slide wrong.

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echo6mike · Jul 28, 2018

I’m also going to be offline for about a week, but if you have ideas please toss them in here. I won’t be ignoring you, just won’t be able to read and reply until probably August 3-4.

Thanks!

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PYR · Jul 28, 2018

Are these photos with the trigger reset cuz if not somethings def not right, here is mine right after pulling the slide off

PYR · Jul 28, 2018

With the trigger reset, still appears things are too far forward

echo6mike · Jul 29, 2018

I did have time last night to tear the trigger down all the way and make sure everything is seated properly. Still too high/forward.

I’ll order a stock OEM trigger when I get back and try that, or swap the one from my full-size. Maybe the P80 just doesn’t fit the Lone Wolf trigger?

We’ll see. Later, all!

sfmf

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erwos · Jul 29, 2018

I posted in another thread about some trigger problems I was having with the LWD frame kit that was resolved by swapping for a Glock OEM connector. Something to think about.

echo6mike · Aug 15, 2018

Quick wrap-up: I was finally able to swap parts today, put in a stock OEM trigger, and it fits and functions just fine. Lesson learned? P80 frames like factory-standard parts.

No real harm done, now I have a spare trigger kit and know better for the next one!

PYR · Aug 16, 2018

Take a gander at the ar15 thread on p80s n 50% of the posters with problems are caused by LW. Also crazy how many hack jobs were on there, some should not be allowed to touch tools.

DENWA · Aug 19, 2018

Had same issue with Lone Wolf trigger. I got the adjustable but real issues was the connector. I replaced it with a GHOST I bought at 50 West Armory in Chantilly(Those guys were AWESOME help).

I tried bending it but just couldn't get it right.

Funny thing is the second Lone Wolf set works just fine, but when I put that connector in it has problems...Must be a bad part.

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