Just picked up my first R9s - Thanks Phil!!!

[gdavis2265]

wow - that is all I can say, what a beauty - Phil, you took real good care of her over the past few years -

I can't believe the fit and finish on the magazines - amazing.

I can break her down and assemble fairly easily. What seems to work best for me is to insert the guide rod first, compress and slide the barrel behind. My glock take down tool works pretty darn well for inserting and removing the barrel pin.

My FFL even had gold dots in stock. 124gr

I did chamber a round for the first time, loaded six in the mag, racked the slide and the bullet nosed dived into the feed ramp and sorta jammed. - I re-racked it (more like half racked - wiggled) and the cartridge went in. I removed the mag to top it off and noticed that it dented the case.  You could see how the first round nosed up the feed ramp and the tail dug into the cartridge below (the next cartridge in the mag)

Has anyone experienced this?

Any way, I am truly amazed at the quality and simplicity of this piece of hardware. I love the G-10 grips, I don't think I will change a thing. Possibly a little paint on the front sight.

[kjtrains]

Glad you like the Stealth.  Haven't experienced  the dented case.  Now, to the range!    

[tracker]

First round nosed up in the feed ramp is normal even though it doesn't look right.

[jetboater]

And you're right in saying "your first R9" --- they're very addictive!!!

[kjtrains]

I don't know why that is, but, 'tis true, for sure.            

[theirishguard]

now go enjoy some quality range time with your  new pup   Tom

[gdavis2265]

Thanks guys,

I just did another racking of the slide on a new round, it jammed and dented the cartridge in the mag.

I really just need to go shoot the thing to make sure it runs well.

[gdavis2265]

ok guys,

This was really bugging me, apparently I was being a wussy with the pupper. I went and did the "slingslot" method of racking the slide fast (like a live round would chamber) and it feeds just fine without leaving the dent. There of course is a mark on the case from the chambering round, but no dent when done fast.

[kjtrains]

Ah!  Glad that is cleared up.  Yes, racking the slide fast, does the job.  Excellent.  

[Phsimone]

Glen, I am glad you enjoyed receiving your Pup, I am sure it is in a good home. Wear it in health and peace.

Phil