FAS model 603 S&W L feeding issue

Paul ?

My guess id magazine spring strength...as it empties, there's less upward force

We have a 603 and a 602. The last parts I got were from Australia (Potter?). I did contact FAS in Italy. They stated they have parts and seemed very helpful. I could not find a US source for anything. Great guns but tough to maintain in the US. Please keep us posted if you find a source as I am interested as well. The 602 is getting light strikes so I only use it to practice with as it misfires too much.

Greetings,

When is the last time you replaced the recoil spring?

I do not know if Raffaele is still at this address; but, he was most helpful regarding parts.

Raffaele Mencarelli DOMINO S.r.l. <lele@dominoguns.com>

Raffaele is Massimo's son.

Forgot to ask, what ammunition are you having difficulty with? Commercial or hand loads?

Cheers,

Dave

Thanks for response Dave,
Not sure if / when the previous owner ever replaced recoil spring. If I had to guess never.
That said, I looking to find a source for parts. - Saleen322 mentioned potter in Australia. I will try them.
I will also try Raffaele
Regarding loads, currently my friend has a 32 and has supplied me with ammo. loading , 1.7 gr. Bullseye.

I sourced parts directly from Raffaele in 2019. I used the email address:

domino6002@gmail.com

Greetings,

Just remembered.

There are at least two variations of the FAS 603. The early one had an upper with two large chamfers on each side and a bolt with rather large "ears".

The later models had a rectangular shaped top cover and the bolt "ears" were smaller.

I received some recoil springs from Raffaele and one was different in length and wire diameter.

If I know which model you have, I can offer the dimensions of new springs so you can determine if yours is getting shorter/weaker.

I do have a temporary fix for the tired springs. Once I know what I am working with I will post the process.

Cheers,

Dave

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