Slide jammed, live round in chamber

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And now from the "I TOLD YOU SO" files:

Against more than one recommendation from those here I have a Diamondback DB9 that I would carry on occasion either as deep concealment or when my sciatica would prevent carrying anything of discernable weight on my belt (it is tiny). So the other day I got it out and the slide will only retract less than 1/2 inch. I had left it in the holster, loaded and chambered as usual. I know I have racked the slide since shooting it so it's not shooting induced. A long time ago when I was just getting into guns the first pistol I ever owned was a Glock 26 and the same thing happened. I took it to PDHSC and the guy behind the counter (not the gunsmith) was able to remove the slide, not sure how. I had placed the recoil spring guide on the wrong ledge of the barrel, not sure now if it was too high or too low, but that's what caused it. I expect the same has happened here. Any suggestions as to how to safely get this thing unstuck?
 
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I would recommend that you remove the striker assembly from the slide before proceeding any further. You should be able to do that with the slide still mounted on the frame. This will ensure no possibility of a negligent discharge. Use this as your guide:

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You will now be able to inspect it more closely and work on it more safely.

Terry
 
That is a great idea and thanks for the diagram, but I attempted to remove the back plate (G11) a while back to attach a clip holster and was unable to do it.
 
Flashpoint said:
I have a vice mounted in the basement next to an exterior concrete block wall, so if I'm going to do anything at all to it myself it will be wrapped in something non-skid and tight in that vice pointing at the wall.
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Be very careful! Wear safety glasses at least along with a full face shield if you have one. Heavy leather gloves would also be smart. If the slide will still go fully into battery it would be better if you took it to the range and, wearing the aforementioned protection, fire off the round before working on it any further. If it damages the gun and it's still under warranty then send it to DB and let them fix it. Good luck and be safe!

Terry
 
With the slide only moving a 1/2" reward, I do not know if you can safely remove the striker without damaging some parts. Needs to be enough space to press part G3 down taking pressure off the striker plate.
 
Flashpoint said:
That is a great idea and thanks for the diagram, but I attempted to remove the back plate (G11) a while back to attach a clip holster and was unable to do it.
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It looks similar to a Glock slide. Try a small punch and depress the keeper behind G11 in the slot (green arrow), then see if it slides down.
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When mine did that it was because the recoil spring had slipped over something it shouldn't, put the slide against a table and smack the grip with everything you have, enjoy the sharp edges. Back then, pre Taurus they sent me a redesigned rsa, they knew they'd gone too far chasing weight, but no recall.
It might be upstairs, if so I'll check, but I don't think the rear cover can come off with the slide on.
 
I shooted mine…worked out fine

slide stuck closed (Sig P365)

this is one of my edc guns. last manipulated (unloaded and loaded for travel) in February. was going to practice some draw from concealment and when i went to unload the slide is completely stuck shut with a round in the chamber! won’t budge. even tried with a vice on the slide. it’s like...
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When I thought about a bolt action, lever action or revolver being shot without a slide going back it made me think it would be fine. No reason to think it would be a double charged round etc
 
Burt Gummer said:
problem will fix itself
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Depends on what's causing the jam. It will probably unjam but , in the process, shrapnel may follow which is why I advised the face shield and gloves. You can always buy another gun but eyes and hands are a lot more expensive.

Terry
 
specops56 said:
Depends on what's causing the jam. It will probably unjam but , in the process, shrapnel may follow which is why I advised the face shield and gloves. You can always buy another gun but eyes and hands are a lot more expensive.
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Button Pusher said:
Use a rope to pull the trigger with the gun in a vise.
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Take a novice Democrat shooting. ;)
 
Had that happen at a range. Range had a smith in the building. RSO took gun to smith and came back 3 minutes later. Smith had put slide in a vise and smacked the grip with a rubber mallet. Popped right open.
 
Timfoilhat said:
Had that happen at a range. Range had a smith in the building. RSO took gun to smith and came back 3 minutes later. Smith had put slide in a vise and smacked the grip with a rubber mallet. Popped right open.
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Somebody has been peeping through my window!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Jeppo said:
Can you drop the magazine, make sure the slide is in battery, and fire the round into the grounod?
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Wrote this yesterday but never posted for some reason:

I thought about that, but was a bit scared to try it. I could rig up something with the vice, a ream of printer paper to shoot into and a coat hanger to pull the trigger. Or just take it outside with some heavy gloves and say a prayer. :)

I checked it again and it's actually moving less than 1/4".
 
Success! Thanks all. I just hooked the top of the slide under the front site to the edge of my deck and whacked the back of the grip real good with my other hand and presto, it cycled. Now it's like nothing ever happened. Even the stuck round cycles through the chamber now and I saw no rifling marks on the bullet, so who knows what the culprit was but thanks for all the great suggestions!
 
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