Tradition Vortek locked up

[David270]

Dry fired it then put a fired primer in, pulled trigger clicked but now locked up. Can't open breach nor slide safety or striker slide. I reckon the firing pin will not bounce back. Has anyone experienced this?

 

[deermanok]

You should call Traditions.

 

[David270]

I talked to a local smith, he suggested to drift hinge pin out, BRILLIANT! It works again.

 

[deermanok]

Good deal that you're back in business.
Don't know if dry firing the gun was a factor in having it jamb up?

 

[David270]

I'm sorta glade it happened at home while dry firing, I didn't charge it. Reading owner's manual, need to remove butt stock to get at lock in receiver and clean. Will take it to smith because I filled the stock with wood to get 15.5" lop. Have him drill hole to access connecting bolt. Dirt in receiver is thy enemy.