How to Assemble a 9 mm Cobra
- 1). Slide the recoil spring over the barrel, then place both the spring and the barrel into the slide. Push the barrel all the way forward.
- 2). Place the slide onto the pistol frame and push it forward until it locks into the "Open" position.
- 3). Push the barrel back into the slide until the retaining slot in the barrel is lined up with the retaining hole on the slide. Once the two are aligned, push the retaining pin through the hole until it clicks into place.
- 4). Rack the slide action back several times to ensure all the parts have been put together correctly.
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