Failure to Feed. Is this normal?
Posted by bfwead@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 10 comments
I was at the range specifically testing a .380ACP that was failing to lock back the slide on last round, which was determined to be an issue with certain magazines, when this happened for the first time. It only occurred once, but I do not know what could be the cause and would like to address it if it isn’t just an anomaly.
It failed to feed properly and when clearing the firearm, the round with the issue was stuck on the magazine vertically. This particular pistol has never encountered a failure to feed, so I am looking for information regarding what might be the cause in case I need to address it for safety reasons.
It’s cool if this just happens sometimes and the way the bullet stayed is normal, but ya know…..
YtnucMuch@reddit
Bersa group on Facebook has a gunsmith who works for their warranty company here in the states, really nice guy. He'd be able to tell you for sure what is causing it but I'd 100% say the magazine.
NinjaBuddha13@reddit
100% normal. Operating exactly as designed. Thats why it failed to feed.
NearbyZombie45@reddit
What is the gun, what is the ammo
bfwead@reddit (OP)
Winchester Defense, 95gr JHP. The pistol is a 1997 Bersa Thunder 380, only issue it has ever had was the slide lock back issue. This particular magazine is the original that came with it new. This occurred around the 20th round of the 50 rounds fired and only happened once.
NearbyZombie45@reddit
Ex wife had the same gun, albeit bought later than yours. It frequently did not lock to the rear as well.
bfwead@reddit (OP)
Decades ago, had the lock back issue and replaced a worn Slide Catch. Inspected that first thing this time around and it was good and didn’t show signs of wear. Rotated through the mags and found that it only occurred with two; a ProMag and one with no brand name stamped. Took those out of the rotation and tested with this failure being the only issue out of 250 rounds total (50 through each mag).
NthngToSeeHere@reddit
Put a fresh spring in the mag and a fresh recoil spring if you haven't already.
bfwead@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the suggestion, neither have been replaced yet.
AlarmingDetective526@reddit
Once in 50 sounds more like an anomaly than a real problem. Age is a hell of a thing on magazines, feeding issues usually have to do with the bent portion of the magazine being bent. I collect older 22 rifles and the detachable magazine models always seem to be the most finicky.
bfwead@reddit (OP)
Winchester Defense, 95gr JHP. The pistol is a 1997 Bersa Thunder 380, only issue it has ever had was the slide lock back issue. This particular magazine is the original that came with it new. This occurred around the 20th round of the 50 rounds fired and only happened once.