[Jim Martin]

I have to dis-agree w/some of the suggestions on altering the hand & other parts,shortening the secondary ledge on the hand may cause the cyl.to not come to full battery @ full cock,I'd suggest the 1st thing to do is turn the gun upside down so u can see when & where the bolt falls in relation to the lockslot,cock the gun SLOWLY & observe where the bolt is falling in relation to the lockslot,it sounds to me like the bolt is falling way late & may need to be timed properly.If you'll PM me I'll give u my phone # I can walk u thru it better than on this "evil machine"