Bearcat1212
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- Edmonton, AB
Hi,
I have never owned one of these before and apparently neither has almost anyone else as the available maintenance info was almost nil. I was provided a basic "manual" that contained, at best, an exploded-view parts chart, but little else. Online was pretty much the same story as it seems there are not many of these particular pistols out there.. The vendor I bought this from suggested a place called: Blueline Solutions that was supposed to have some experience with these Alphas.. http://blsolutions.ca/ What they told me was that they, in fact, had limited exposure to these and the guys at CGN might have a few helpful suggestions before I pursue the paid-repair route.
Using my S&W 686 as a breakdown comparison proved to be a bad plan as awaiting me under the rather harmless-looking side cover, were a few nasty surprises in the way of loose parts attempting to leave the area. According to the chart, I BELIEVE I have all of them. There were several "gotchas" in what looked like an easy re-assembly, but I was able to carefully position all the parts and gently replace the cover - just as gently checking the action as I eased the corner screws into position.
The action quickly began to stiffen, then become almost completely locked before I ceased my efforts and backed off the cover again.
... and this is pretty much where I am now.. I am uploading these images in the hopes that someone may be of some assistance. Thanks in advance!!
I have never owned one of these before and apparently neither has almost anyone else as the available maintenance info was almost nil. I was provided a basic "manual" that contained, at best, an exploded-view parts chart, but little else. Online was pretty much the same story as it seems there are not many of these particular pistols out there.. The vendor I bought this from suggested a place called: Blueline Solutions that was supposed to have some experience with these Alphas.. http://blsolutions.ca/ What they told me was that they, in fact, had limited exposure to these and the guys at CGN might have a few helpful suggestions before I pursue the paid-repair route.
Using my S&W 686 as a breakdown comparison proved to be a bad plan as awaiting me under the rather harmless-looking side cover, were a few nasty surprises in the way of loose parts attempting to leave the area. According to the chart, I BELIEVE I have all of them. There were several "gotchas" in what looked like an easy re-assembly, but I was able to carefully position all the parts and gently replace the cover - just as gently checking the action as I eased the corner screws into position.
The action quickly began to stiffen, then become almost completely locked before I ceased my efforts and backed off the cover again.
... and this is pretty much where I am now.. I am uploading these images in the hopes that someone may be of some assistance. Thanks in advance!!
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