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Failure to clear on Full size PDP with Holoson 509T.

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Purchased my PDP 2 months ago and am really enjoying it. Fitted a Holosun 509T last week and fired 150 rounds. Suffered multiple failure to eject episodes. I was unable to cycle the Holosun through circle dot, circle and dot so I returned it. Fired another 300 rounds and suffered no failure to eject episodes. Fitted the replacement 509T today and suffered multiple failure to clear. The 509T is not the lightest red dot but is it possible the mass affects the 5" slide causing the failure to clear. The gun is clean and correctly lubed, I am not firing cheap ammo. I called Walther and was advised 'never heard of that'. Question, is it just me?
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What kind of ammunition are you shooting? How many rounds do you have through this pistol? How much experience do you have shooting pistols?

What is "failure to clear"? Please describe the malfunctions you are experiencing without using these phrases. A picture would help a lot here.
Purchased my PDP 2 months ago and am really enjoying it. Fitted a Holosun 509T last week and fired 150 rounds. Suffered multiple failure to eject episodes. I was unable to cycle the Holosun through circle dot, circle and dot so I returned it. Fired another 300 rounds and suffered no failure to eject episodes. Fitted the replacement 509T today and suffered multiple failure to clear. The 509T is not the lightest red dot but is it possible the mass affects the 5" slide causing the failure to clear. The gun is clean and correctly lubed, I am not firing cheap ammo. I called Walther and was advised 'never heard of that'. Question, is it just me?
The conclusion would be the weight of the Holosun changed the cycle time if removing it solved the issue. Are you gripping the pistol the same with and without? (not sure that would matter. Just asking in case you are doing something unique and different like choking up on the slide with the Holosun and not doing so without it? Just an idle thought is all.
The conclusion would be the weight of the Holosun changed the cycle time if removing it solved the issue. Are you gripping the pistol the same with and without? (not sure that would matter. Just asking in case you are doing something unique and different like choking up on the slide with the Holosun and not doing so without it? Just an idle thought is all.
Thanks Gairman,
Appreciate your reply. No change in grip etc. No interference with the slide. Your description of the cycle time makes sense however the folks at Walther customer service dismissed it. They did suggest I could replace the recoil spring with an aftermarket version and confirmed the manufacturers warranty would not be voided.
I’m pretty new to owning a pistol and willing to learn. It just seems too much of a coincidence the failure to clear occurred when the Holson was used.

Thanks again
What kind of ammunition are you shooting? How many rounds do you have through this pistol? How much experience do you have shooting pistols?

What is "failure to clear"? Please describe the malfunctions you are experiencing without using these phrases. A picture would help a lot here.
Hi Balance,
Appreciate the response.
It’s my first pistol. I have fired approx 3,000 rounds of CCI Blazer and PMC Bronze (both 115Gr)
Sorry, don’t have a picture, I believe it is referred to as a ‘stovepipe’
Stovepipe malfunctions, also known as failure to eject, can be caused by a few things. Mostly it comes down to a new pistol with stiff springs, a weak grip, or weak ammunition. Those three are the most common causes with new shooters and/or new pistols.

Three thousand rounds is more than enough than what is needed to break in all the springs in the pistol, so we can leave that out for now.

I'd imagine that it is some issue between a weaker grip and/or weaker ammunition. My suggestion next time out would be to have someone else, like range staff, shoot the pistol and see if the issue presents itself there. I'd also take some heavier rounds like 124gr or 147gr ammunition and run that through the pistol.

Use Google or YouTube to research what a correct grip looks like before going to the range again. Normally you want to press your palms together as hard as you can, and then loosen the grip slowly until they stop shaking. That amount of grip strength is a good place to start here.

The first step is to pinpoint the issue.
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Hi Balance
Thank you for taking the time. Appreciate your comments and suggestions. Ammunition may be the key here so we will look at that. Ha I g someone else fire the pistol is a good idea too.
In case anyone else out there is experiencing any similar issues I will post an update after my next visit to the range.
Thank you
Quick update on the stovepipe issue. Field stripped the pistol and lubed it once again after a thorough cleaning. Fired 200 rounds and suffered just one stovepipe today. I also had another person fire the pistol to see if he could replicate the issue. In conclusion I don't think its ammunition related, I marked my magazines and don't think that is the issue. I am pretty much left with my stance. I will try to avoid flexing my elbows and follow Newtons third law of motion. To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction.
Thank you again to those who kindly offered their advice.
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Not sure if this is allowed but credit where credit is due. Jonny @ Holosun provided excellent advice and feedback. I'm an old fashioned guy who craves and appreciates great customer service.
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