Steyr L9-A1
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steyr l9-a1 slide question
I bought one of these last week and just got it the other day.
I have a question and am hoping someone who owns one of these can answer it.
Is it normal for there to be a gap (~2mm) between the slide and body at the front of the gun, compared to no gap at the back.
There seems to be some spring to the slide and body and I can squeeze the two together, but thought this was unusual. I've tried to illustrate what I mean in the attached pictures. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45542178@N08/with/9324083216/
I bought one of these last week and just got it the other day.
I have a question and am hoping someone who owns one of these can answer it.
Is it normal for there to be a gap (~2mm) between the slide and body at the front of the gun, compared to no gap at the back.
There seems to be some spring to the slide and body and I can squeeze the two together, but thought this was unusual. I've tried to illustrate what I mean in the attached pictures. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45542178@N08/with/9324083216/
Yes, it's normal. I had an M9-A1 and had the same gap.
If you google for images you'll see plenty of L9A1s with that gap.
Mine had that gap as well, as seen here:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?943135-Steyr-L9A1-Review-and-Range-Report
As far as I can tell, it is intentionally designed that way, though I am unsure of the purpose.
