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04/27/2009: "A few updates"

This time I have a good excuse to my slacking off on entries. Aside from work, and training and conference speaking, I have published a book. It's about interactive design process, and not firearms in any way, so you can go ahead and not click the link unless you really do care about that topic.


Tonight as I try to catch up and answer email, there are a number of small tweaks, but here's two of note:

Reader Neil Bort informs me that the instructions for stripping the model F were wrong. I thought all the blowback Stars worked like Walthers and many others, with the stripping lever allowing the slide to overtravel into the stripping position. Instead, you just pull back 1/2" and the pull the slide up. So, everyone look at your various model F series (as there are many) and your other blowbacks and tell me which ones work which way so I can make sure each series has accurate stripping instructions.

Reader Ray Dumontier reminded me, basically, that the PD is aluminum. If the slide starts battering the frame, you will not have a gun for very long. Besides being scrupulous about changing springs, they have a buffer that also has to be changed out regularly. If yours does not have one, stop right now and get a new one. If you have not changed it for years, you also will need a new one. These are sold by Jack First, Inc.. They used to advise replacement on the spring replacement schedule, but newer materials may allow a longer interval. Check instructions or call the manufacturer of the part for advise on this.