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February 21, 2022
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Hey Y'all, new Dan Wesson ECP owner here in Texas. While it is one of the nicest pistols I have had the pleasure of shooting, the slide lock has failed to engage 100% of the time. I went out and bought two Wilson Combat mags to see if it was a magazine issue. No such luck. Before I send my new baby back to the factory, is there an easy fix for this issue?
Thank you in advance for thoughts and advice.
Dans Club
February 24, 2013
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Sorry I don’t know, but welcome to the 
from central IL!!
DWF Supporters
July 12, 2020
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Welcome to the forum from PA! This is probably the most commented on failure in a new DW. Most have shot them for a bit and the problem worked itself out by cycling the slide stop/plunger combo. If not a little tweaking of the follower or a slide stop change. 9mm?
February 21, 2022
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Thank you Dart! So far I have put almost 600 rounds through it. I like to torture test a new gun to see how it works under less than optimal conditions.
It is chambered in 9mm. I called customer service and they suggested I make a warranty claim. While I am certainly willing to let the experts look it over, I was thinking there might be a simpler solution.
February 21, 2022
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KurtB said
Sorry I don’t know, but welcome to the
Thanks! I am sure it will get figured out.
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Dans Club
February 9, 2009
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A man cannot have too many SuperMags
DWF Supporters
July 12, 2020
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On the one forum a persons Specialist had this happen and it was that his slide stop wasn't inserting 100%, It looked like it was but it had a little gritty feeling when being inserted. Keith said it's not unusual especially on 9mm Duty Treat guns. May take a little more break-in or some dressing up of the slide stop. Or waiting for it after a trip back to the mothership.
February 16, 2016
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June 11, 2016
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Welcome to the Forum from Wisconsin.
February 8, 2014
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Welcome to DW madness from KY.
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May 10, 2021
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Welcome, from the Tulsa, OK area!
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