I got my P3AT last night. Of course, I had to field strip it and look inside. Then I pulled the trigger. Oops! The hammer slammed forward and jammed on top of the hammer block. I tried to pull it back with light pressure, then heavier pressure - won't budge. Now I am worried about forcing/breakage or sending the gun to KT or going boldly where no man (in my house has gone) - teardown!
I searched the boards for "jammed hammer", etc. No dice. Then I found the frame removal video from Beach. EXACTLY what I needed to do, removing the frame. It gave me the confidence to tackle the problem. The job was easy. A moderate hammering on a wooden dowel and the gun's hammer was free. This gun is very simple and easy to work on.
Thanks to Beach and all you contributers who helped me decide on a KT, and are helping me maintain and enjoy it. You really are a GREAT community. I value your insights.
I searched the boards for "jammed hammer", etc. No dice. Then I found the frame removal video from Beach. EXACTLY what I needed to do, removing the frame. It gave me the confidence to tackle the problem. The job was easy. A moderate hammering on a wooden dowel and the gun's hammer was free. This gun is very simple and easy to work on.
Thanks to Beach and all you contributers who helped me decide on a KT, and are helping me maintain and enjoy it. You really are a GREAT community. I value your insights.