I bought this factory new from gunbroker. They are no longer in production. When I first took it out of the case I saw oil leaking along the slide and the frame which would be normal I would think. All oiled up from the factory. I shot a few rounds and noticed I'd get slapped in the face by powder about half the time. I had a gunsmith take a look and he said it looked fine. He cleaned up most of the oil. He said excess oil would cause powder spray back. I shot several rounds and it still shot back powder but not nearly as much, maybe a quarter of the time. I've since cleaned it, wiped off all the oil in the indentations on the slide. I shot about 130 rounds today and maybe 20 of those rounds I got spanked in the face with powder. So it is happening less and less. The area right behind the hammer is speckled with the black powder.
I would like to understand what is happening and how to minimize or remove this spray of powder completely. I have tried different brands and grain of 380 ammunition. No discernible effect.
I really like this gun. I have small hands and this gun feels just right in my hand. Working the same and slide release with one hand feels easy. I have to stretch my fingers on the 92fs. I'm really hoping there is a suitable remedy. If I can this will be my concealed carry primary weapon.
I would like to understand what is happening and how to minimize or remove this spray of powder completely. I have tried different brands and grain of 380 ammunition. No discernible effect.
I really like this gun. I have small hands and this gun feels just right in my hand. Working the same and slide release with one hand feels easy. I have to stretch my fingers on the 92fs. I'm really hoping there is a suitable remedy. If I can this will be my concealed carry primary weapon.
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