Issue 2nd day at the range

[EMTDrexler]

first let me say that I am still hight impressed with the PT709, however today I had an issue, I did not have any failure to ejects or failure to fires, instead the slide would stay open and I would have to manually release the slide to put the bullet in the chamber, I asked the guy at the range what he thought he said " it prob needs more oil" well I used break free clp to clean the gun and it still had mild discharge of oil coming through the crevasses so I dont think its an oil issue. I was using federal ammo from walmart (the maroon box). Any help would be appreciated.

[Lance0812]

Just a thought: If you had oil leaking from crevasses, you may have overlubed it - which would help in trapping unburned powder and other shooting debris, thereby gumming up the works.
Not saying this is the cause of your problem, just that it could be.

[Laker]

What gun are you talking about?

[EMTDrexler]

I am sorry I thought I put it in there, it is a PT709

[MilProGuy]

Just a thought: If you had oil leaking from crevasses, you may have overlubed it - which would help in trapping unburned powder and other shooting debris, thereby gumming up the works.
Not saying this is the cause of your problem, just that it could be.

It's a very strong possibility that this may be a contributing factor.

[EMTDrexler]

It's a very strong possibility that this may be a contributing factor.

you guys are the pros, this is the first time I have used the clp, and it is very.... oily so I will re clean it and let it air dry before assembly

[sian]

yeah, the magazine needs to be bone dry. you only need lube on the rails, the trigger pivot, and the barrel.

[EMTDrexler]

I have nothing on the mag however it seams that it catches, I think its catching on the mag release but I am not sure, sometimes I have to slam it in but then its not promised to lock into place.

[Lmstncwby]

Yeah, you don't need a lot of lube. One drop on the rails, and any wear points you see. Work the slide to distribute the lube and wipe off ALL excess. These things don't need run wet like an AR-15.