When things are working properly, a small tab on the top left side of the magazine follower engages the portion of the slide lock protruding into the interior of the frame. Although it is easy to clear this malfunction, it is very frustrating and can cost precious seconds in a live engagement or competition.
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Since we are starting this discussion from the point of full rearward slide movement, the first thing that can prevent the slide’s movement forward is an unanticipated slide lock engagement. This discussion will cover the majority of possible malfunctions or interruptions of the first three elements in the cycle of operations. To be more specific on the definition of failure to feed, we will look closely at a semi-automatic pistol’s operation from the point of full slide recoil through the forward motion that strips the cartridge from the magazine, chambers the round, and locks into battery. Internal Ballistics Part I listed detailed descriptions on each of the elements in the cycle of operation, which are: Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, and Cocking. I chose failure to feed since it is arguably the start of the cycle of operations. This first article: “Diagnosing Pistol Malfunction – Part I” will provide an in-depth discussion on failure to feed.
In general, there are three main types of malfunctions: (1) failure to feed (2) failure to fire and (3) failure to extract/eject. There is a lot of material to cover in regard to diagnosing pistol malfunctions, so I’ll break the topic into a three-article series.
They are geared more toward understanding “what” makes their pistol malfunction and what can be done to prevent the malfunction, rather than just relying on corrective actions alone. These questions go beyond discussing the skills required to clear malfunctions. Whether on the range or via e-mail, I receive a lot of questions regarding pistol malfunctions. By Howard Hall MaDiagnosing Pistol Malfunctions – Part I: Failure to Feed
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