HS Supermatic Trophy Barrel Release Tight

[lambdapro]

The barrel had never been removed on my High Standard pistol. Have had the pistol since 1978. I could not push hard enough on the barrel release to make it move. Was able to use a rubber mallet on the button and got it to go in so that I could remove the barrel. Used WD-40 and worked the button a lot. Put barrel back on and took to the range. After I came back, tried to remove the barrel again and the button is still too tight to move with my thumb.
Any suggestions for working on this?
David

 

[Grand]

Re: HS Supermatic Trophy Barrel Release Tight

Check for burrs, properly grease (WD40 is not grease) and be careful what you ask for. I'll take a tight lock-up on a target pistol over a loose fit every time.

 

[sinister]

Re: HS Supermatic Trophy Barrel Release Tight

High Standards will always tighten as you shoot them.

The dismount technique to press in the button is to push in on a hard, non-mar surface (say the edge of a wooden work bench).

As psoted above a light, white grease can help. WD-40 can lacquer up and harden over time.

 

[lambdapro]

Re: HS Supermatic Trophy Barrel Release Tight

I was only using the WD-40 to try to get it to break free. As you mentioned, WD-40 is a penetrant, and I need a lubricant. I then used a gun lubricant on those parts. But I will work on this again. The work bench is a good idea. My thumb just is not strong enough. I just wondered if I was dumb or something for having trouble getting the barrel off.

David