Disassembly:I need help!

[turkeyhunter]

 I have never taken either of my R9 apart so I decided to do so. I followed the factory  instructions to remove the slide pan. I had no problem  removing the pin,  taking it apart and putting it back together on the first gun.  On the second, I had no problem removing the pin but the slide will not slide off. What do I do? What is the problem? Thanks for your help.

[PhilZ]

Did you remove the mag on the second gun? 

[turkeyhunter]

Mag removed.

[backupr9]

Have you ever fired the pistol?  Did the slide rack normally?  Was the pin intact?

[tracker]

Just a shot in the dark but I would reinsert the pin, rack the slide a few times, and start over. I have had problems in reassembly when I didn't have the pin in all the way and the slide would not move. Maybe Eric has some thoughts.

[turkeyhunter]

backupr9: I have not fired it. I believe it to be unfired except for factory rounds. I don't think it has ever been apart but I can't say any of this with absolute certainty. The slide does rack normally. The pin is intact. Does not look damaged. I don't think it has ever been out before.

Tracker: I will do that tonight, ie rack slide a few times and try again.

Thank you both for your help.

[kevinqjhps]

You Tube has some great videos on field stripping one.

[tracker]

Also, you may have a tight slide to frame fit--see my above post to Kevin regarding the use of 1200 grit silicone carbide valve lapping compound to improve the tight fit, if that is the case.

[turkeyhunter]

Tracker: your the man. It worked. Seems crazy but that's why I'm not an engineer. Thx for your help

[tracker]

You are very welcome. I am not an engineer, either, but having been a pilot for 37 years sometimes it is just a matter of resetting a circuit breaker--so glad it worked for you.