[itr674]

I've notice that the gap between the receiver and the slide about 1.5" from the front of the slide opens up as you move forward. In other words the lines between the slide and receiver aren’t parallel for about 1.5“?



Did Smith not get the receiver mold correct?

 

[Jester]

All the pistols are like that, thats the only part that isn't reinforced with metal.



Its really difficult to get that perfect with plastic, warpage happens when cooling takes place.

 

[itr674]

Jester--thanks. It just that my eye picks up that angle difference more so than on the Glocks.



Plus we got keep Smith tightening it up so they become king again...

 

[Captain Ray]

I found a good graphic of this.. If I understand your question correctly, what you are describing is the "tilt" action of the modern automatic pistol. The barrel is allowed to "tilt" as the slide blowsback, accepts a fresh cartridge, and readies itself to be shot again.



Here is the animation:

I am sure that David Bowie, or Dan Burwell can better explain how this works... but the graphic tells quite a tale.



Raymond

 

[Jester]

he is talking about the light rail drop in the front, on the frame.

 

[itr674]

they must get this gap under control...

 

[windhund]

they must get this gap under control...

"Mr. President, we must not allow a frame-barrel gap!" The General from Dr. Strangelove.



Sorry.. I couldn't resist.

 

[raz-0]

Man the H&K in that picture looks like a baby ate something funny and pooped out the frame.

 

[G56]

Man the H&K in that picture looks like a baby ate something funny and pooped out the frame.

H&K's just look funny, that seems to be normal for them. :wink:

 

[MP4ME]

It looks like the spring is pushing the slide up rather than warpage.