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=== Troubleshooting Failures ===

* Watch this video to better understand how the parts in the gun are supposed to function: https://youtu.be/y2fMRqFEEZI

* Print an Armorer's Backplate (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3591065) so you can actually see what's going on with the trigger mechanism. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting firing pin engagement and trigger reset issues. '''''WARNING: NEVER FIRE LIVE-AMMUNITION WITH AN ARMORERS BACKPLATE INSTALLED!'''''

* Print an Armorer's Backplate (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3591065) so you can actually see what's going on with the trigger mechanism. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting firing pin engagement and trigger reset issues. '''''WARNING: NEVER FIRE LIVE AMMUNITION WITH AN ARMORERS BACKPLATE INSTALLED!'''''

=== Live-Fire Testing ===

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# Remove the magazine. Release and remove the slide. Inspect the frame carefully (magnification is recommended) and verify there are no cracks or other damage. Pay particular attention to the areas around the locking block and the magazine release.

# Repeat the single round test 10 - 20 times, inspecting after each shot. If any frame damage is observed, stop immediately. If there are any failures (failure to fire, failure to feed, failure to eject, etc.) stop immediately and troubleshoot using dummy rounds. If testing is successful to this point, it should be safe to fire aimed shots from a normal stance in subsequent tests.

# Manually lock the slide in the rearward position using the slide release. Remove the magazine (if inserted).

# Load two rounds into the magazine. Insert the magazine and release the slide to chamber the first round. Press-check to verify the round was chambered.

# Fire one round. Take care to manage the recoil in case there is an uncommanded discharge of the second round. Verify the slide fully returns to battery and that the trigger resets. Press-check to verify the second round was chambered.

# Fire the second round. Verify the slide locks back on the empty magazine.

# Repeat the two-round test a few times to develop confidence in the gun's correct operation.

# Repeat the two-round test sequence but gradually increasing the number of rounds in the magazine. Watch for miss-feeds -- especially as the magazine starts to get near its full capacity.

# Upon completion of the sequence with a full magazine, remove the magazine and release and remove the slide. Inspect the frame carefully and verify there are no cracks or other damage.

# Mount the slide, load a full magazine and chamber the first round. Fire all rounds in succession at about a 1 - 2 second/round cadence. Do not exceed the pace that allows you to reacquire your sight picture after each shot. Verify no malfunctions and the slide locks back on the empty magazine.

# Repeat the full magazine test a few times. Verify no malfunctions.

# It should now be safe to use the gun for normal recreational shooting. Perform a fame inspection every 50 rounds for at least the first 200 rounds. After that, inspect every 200 rounds or after each range session (whichever comes sooner).

== Common Problems ==

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 === Troubleshooting Failures ===
 * Watch this video to better understand how the parts in the gun are supposed to function: https://youtu.be/y2fMRqFEEZI
-* Print an Armorer's Backplate (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3591065) so you can actually see what's going on with the trigger mechanism. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting firing pin engagement and trigger reset issues. '''''WARNING: NEVER FIRE LIVE-AMMUNITION WITH AN ARMORERS BACKPLATE INSTALLED!'''''
+* Print an Armorer's Backplate (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3591065) so you can actually see what's going on with the trigger mechanism. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting firing pin engagement and trigger reset issues. '''''WARNING: NEVER FIRE LIVE AMMUNITION WITH AN ARMORERS BACKPLATE INSTALLED!'''''
 === Live-Fire Testing ===
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 # Remove the magazine. Release and remove the slide. Inspect the frame carefully (magnification is recommended) and verify there are no cracks or other damage. Pay particular attention to the areas around the locking block and the magazine release.
 # Repeat the single round test 10 - 20 times, inspecting after each shot. If any frame damage is observed, stop immediately. If there are any failures (failure to fire, failure to feed, failure to eject, etc.) stop immediately and troubleshoot using dummy rounds. If testing is successful to this point, it should be safe to fire aimed shots from a normal stance in subsequent tests.
+# Manually lock the slide in the rearward position using the slide release. Remove the magazine (if inserted).
+# Load two rounds into the magazine. Insert the magazine and release the slide to chamber the first round. Press-check to verify the round was chambered.
+# Fire one round. Take care to manage the recoil in case there is an uncommanded discharge of the second round. Verify the slide fully returns to battery and that the trigger resets. Press-check to verify the second round was chambered.
+# Fire the second round. Verify the slide locks back on the empty magazine.
+# Repeat the two-round test a few times to develop confidence in the gun's correct operation.
+# Repeat the two-round test sequence but gradually increasing the number of rounds in the magazine. Watch for miss-feeds -- especially as the magazine starts to get near its full capacity.
+# Upon completion of the sequence with a full magazine, remove the magazine and release and remove the slide. Inspect the frame carefully and verify there are no cracks or other damage.
+# Mount the slide, load a full magazine and chamber the first round. Fire all rounds in succession at about a 1 - 2 second/round cadence. Do not exceed the pace that allows you to reacquire your sight picture after each shot. Verify no malfunctions and the slide locks back on the empty magazine.
+# Repeat the full magazine test a few times. Verify no malfunctions.
+# It should now be safe to use the gun for normal recreational shooting. Perform a fame inspection every 50 rounds for at least the first 200 rounds. After that, inspect every 200 rounds or after each range session (whichever comes sooner).
 == Common Problems ==