Hossbreed45 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) On my brand new TM1 I had to use a rubber mallet to separate the frame from the receiver. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this and what did you do about it? Thanks in advance... Edited January 9, 2019 by Hossbreed45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter kohler Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 did you pull the trigger and slide the lower back then lift the latch button with screw driver? theres a great youtube video on the disassembly of the semi autos mine was a bit stiff at the beginning and had to lightly tap it I also used a fine flat file to remove some left over burrs on the upper and lower like I said , watch the video its not a difficult or complicated procedure. always make sure the safety is off and the gun is empty and uncocked before you start. oh yeah, another thing, don't ever cock you gun when the safety is on read you instructions its in big red letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossbreed45 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) Yes, I did all that. It would not separate by pulling on the grip. It took a few pretty good blows with a heavy rubber mallet to get them to even begin to separate at all. I'll look for burrs and go at it with my fine flat files and report back. Thanks! Edited January 9, 2019 by Hossbreed45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adg105200 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 I would also check for any warp/twisting with a straight edge. I'm sure you could also use lapping compound after stripping the receiver and trigger frame to improve the fit as well. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious6 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 I think it is a common issue. I happen to live about an hour from the Tommy Gun Warehouse. I had to take my M1SB in for a sear issue - while I was there their armorer worked on the upper and lower to make it easyier to break them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 yep, common, I oiled the groove and slid it on and off a couple of times and it finally loosened up. It is still tight, but don't need a mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpune Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 My AO tommy I got a few months back was a tight fit. Would not even go back together once I got them apart. It turned out to be a burr on each side of the rails on the lower frame. A couple passes with a file and it fits like a glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hossbreed45 Posted January 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 After a few hours of careful filing and honing my frame & receiver now glide together like glass. No sloppiness. Very happy now. Heading for the range soon. Thanks all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter kohler Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 keep reading and searching on this site, lots of great information on how to tweak your tommy gun. the more ive shot mine the better its gotten... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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