DAR DAR Gen 3 problem

[JRW911]

I apologize in advance if this has already been discussed here, but for some reason I'm not able to search the forum using my phone. Every time I click on the search bar, my keyboard freaks out and goes away after glitching for a second.

Anyway, I recently ordered a DAR Gen 3 from AD. Upon arrival, I checked the side lever (very smooth) and familiarized myself with the magazine by inserting it several times. Well, I decocked it last night with the magazine inserted. This morning, I mounted a scope and filled it with air. When I attempted to remove the magazine, I couldn't. It was stuck. I then attempted to dry fire it thinking that maybe it has to be fired first (again, I'm unfamiliar with the gun) but quickly found out the trigger couldn't be pulled back. I engaged and disengaged the safety several times but still couldn't get the gun to dry fire. I then removed the scope and scope rings. The magazine is still stuck and I still can't pull the trigger. I didn't want to force anything, so I put the gun down and came here to ask for advice.

Anyone have a clue how to fix this issue?

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

Have you tried to pull the cocking lever back? The bolt probe is inside the mag and holding it in. The trigger won't fire if the hammer isn't cocked and sear engaged.

 

[JRW911]

I have. The cocking lever can still move freely like it did when it first arrived. Still silky smooth.

That being said, when cocking it, I don't remember feeling any resistance, so maybe the sear didn't engage this morning after decocking it last night.

 

[JRW911]

But surely that wouldn't also explain why the magazine can't be removed now, right?

 

[WorriedMan]

First suspect is partially fed pellet that "locks" magazine in place. Most PCP owners will have a means, usually a long wood dowel, to insert in muzzle and gently tap pellet back into magazine. Some use fiber rods, I use tape-coated .177 metal cleaning rod, have to be careful not to damage crown at end of barrel. WM

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

Can you cock the lever back and take a picture with it open? Maybe the linkage pin came off and the bolt is stuck in the forward position.

I had a 22 G3 when they first came out. Had no issues, but I only had it a couple months.

 

[JRW911]

First suspect is partially fed pellet that "locks" magazine in place. Most PCP owners will have a means, usually a long wood dowel, to insert in muzzle and gently tap pellet back into magazine. Some use fiber rods, I use tape-coated .177 metal cleaning rod, have to be careful not to damage crown at end of barrel. WM

I never loaded the magazine, so it's 100% not a stuck pellet.

 

[WoodWelder]

Something in the mag pulled apart and has it stuck in place?

Leave the rifle cocked and use a rubber band or something to keep the bolt out of the mag. Insert a dowel rod down barrel and gently tap onto the mag while gently pulling the mag out.

 

[WoodWelder]

I think the Dar is the same rifle as my JTS Standard?

Degas the rifle and take the barrel off.

This video will help?

The dimples on the barrel were not centered properly during assembly?......This would make the mag bind as well?

 

[JRW911]

Ok, I figured out what problem was.


I'm an idiot.


Like I said earlier, I'm unfamiliar with this gun, and it's actually my first side lever PCP. The issue was, I wasn't cocking it back all the way. 80% but not 100%

Nothing to see here, folks! Move along now!

 

[WoodWelder]

Ok, I figured out what problem was.


I'm an idiot.


Like I said earlier, I'm unfamiliar with this gun, and it's actually my first side lever PCP. The issue was, I wasn't cocking it back all the way. 80% but not 100%

Nothing to see here, folks! Move along now!

You're not an idiot!

You were just too careful......Glad you got it fixed!

 

[JRW911]

Now, the fun part begins. I get to shoot it a bunch to see what pellets it prefers!

 

[JRW911]

Here she is