{"id":19723,"date":"2026-05-07T03:37:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/troubleshoot\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T12:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T18:54:24","slug":"troubleshoot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/troubleshoot\/","title":{"rendered":"Troubleshoot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"af-hero\">\n  <div class=\"af-container af-hero-grid\">\n    <div>\n      <p class=\"af-kicker\">Troubleshoot<\/p>\n      <h1>Fix the problem without playing parts roulette.<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"af-lead\">Start with symptoms, simple causes, and repeatable checks before you start replacing parts. Tiny gremlins hate process.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"af-actions\">\n        <a class=\"af-btn af-btn-primary\" href=\"\/troubleshoot\/\">Stay In This Hub<\/a>\n        <a class=\"af-btn af-btn-secondary\" href=\"\/resources\/\">Browse Resources<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"af-card af-dark-card\">\n      <a class=\"af-feature-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/advanced-ar-15-troubleshooting-guide\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-1024x577.webp\" class=\"af-feature-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Advanced AR-15 Troubleshooting Guide\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-2048x1153.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n      <p class=\"af-label\">Troubleshoot<\/p>\n      <h2>Start here.<\/h2>\n      <p>Use the cards below to pick the right lane, then follow the guides, videos, tools, and related resources from there.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"af-router\">\n  <div class=\"af-container af-router-scroll\">\n    <a href=\"\/start-here\/\">Start Here<\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/troubleshoot\/\">Troubleshoot<\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/tools\/\">Tools<\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/cleaning\/\">Cleaning<\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/disassembly-reassembly\/\">Disassembly<\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/reviews\/\">Reviews<\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/resources\/\">Resources<\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/podcasts\/\">Podcasts<\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/playlists\/\">Playlists<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"af-section af-troubleshoot-jump-section\">\n  <div class=\"af-container\">\n    <div class=\"af-section-header\">\n      <p class=\"af-kicker\">Troubleshooting<\/p>\n      <h2>Explore This Section<\/h2>\n      <p>Jump to the problem area you need, then choose the tab that matches your firearm type or issue.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"af-grid af-grid-4\">\n      <a class=\"af-tax-card\" href=\"#handgun-troubleshooting\">Handguns<\/a>\n      <a class=\"af-tax-card\" href=\"#rifle-troubleshooting\">Rifles<\/a>\n      <a class=\"af-tax-card\" href=\"#shotgun-troubleshooting\">Shotguns<\/a>\n      <a class=\"af-tax-card\" href=\"#troubleshooting-tools\">Tools<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"handgun-troubleshooting\" class=\"af-section af-handgun-troubleshooting-section\">\n  <style>\n    .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tabs {\n      margin-top: 2rem;\n    }\n\n    .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tabs input[type=\"radio\"] {\n      position: absolute;\n      opacity: 0;\n      pointer-events: none;\n    }\n\n    .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels {\n      display: flex;\n      flex-wrap: wrap;\n      gap: .65rem;\n      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);\n      padding-bottom: .85rem;\n    }\n\n    .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label {\n      display: inline-flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      justify-content: center;\n      padding: .85rem 1.1rem;\n      border-radius: 999px;\n      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);\n      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);\n      cursor: pointer;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      line-height: 1;\n      transition: .2s ease;\n    }\n\n    .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label:hover {\n      transform: translateY(-1px);\n      background: rgba(255,255,255,.11);\n    }\n\n    .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-1911:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-1911\"],\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-glock-style:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-glock-style\"],\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-a-d:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-a-d\"],\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-e-j:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-e-j\"],\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-k-p:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-k-p\"],\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-q-v:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-q-v\"],\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-w-z:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-w-z\"] {\n      background: var(--af-brass, #c8a24a);\n      color: #111;\n      border-color: var(--af-brass, #c8a24a);\n    }\n\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-1911:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-1911,\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-glock-style:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-glock-style,\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-a-d:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-a-d,\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-e-j:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-e-j,\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-k-p:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-k-p,\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-q-v:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-q-v,\n    #af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-w-z:checked ~ .af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-w-z {\n      display: block;\n    }\n\n    .af-tab-intro {\n      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div class=\"af-container\">\n    <div class=\"af-section-header\">\n      <p class=\"af-kicker\">Handgun Troubleshooting Index<\/p>\n      <h2>Find the pistol problem before you start chasing ghosts.<\/h2>\n      <p>Use the style tabs for major handgun families, or use the alphabet tabs to browse by manufacturer. Some guides may appear in more than one place because platform and manufacturer do not always line up cleanly.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-1911\" name=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tabs\" checked>\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-glock-style\" name=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-a-d\" name=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-e-j\" name=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-k-p\" name=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-q-v\" name=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-w-z\" name=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n\n      <div class=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Handgun troubleshooting index tabs\">\n        <label for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-1911\">1911 Style<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-glock-style\">Glock Style<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-a-d\">A-D<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-e-j\">E-J<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-k-p\">K-P<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-q-v\">Q-V<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-w-z\">W-Z<\/label>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-content\">\n\n        <div class=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-1911\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>1911 Style Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Use this tab for 1911 feeding problems, extraction issues, magazine problems, slide timing, and reassembly-related malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"af-grid af-grid-2 af-shortcode-grid\"><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/1911-troubleshooting-why-is-my-1911-not-working-and-how-to-fix-it-fast\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"1911 troubleshooting\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-205x115.jpg 205w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-277x156.jpg 277w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-407x229.jpg 407w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-565x318.jpg 565w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">1911<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/1911-troubleshooting-why-is-my-1911-not-working-and-how-to-fix-it-fast\/\">1911 Troubleshooting: Why Is My 1911 Not Working and How to Fix It Fast.<\/a><\/h3><p>Trouble with your 1911? Learn how to diagnose and fix common issues fast\u2014feeding, ejection, accuracy, and reliability problems.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-glock-style\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>Glock Style Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Use this tab for Glock and Glock-pattern pistol problems, including feeding issues, extraction failures, trigger reset problems, magazine issues, and slide behavior.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"af-grid af-grid-2 af-shortcode-grid\"><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/the-ultimate-glock-troubleshooting-guide-for-gun-owners-who-want-peace-of-mind\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Glock Troubleshooting Guide\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-205x115.jpg 205w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-277x156.jpg 277w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-407x229.jpg 407w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-565x318.jpg 565w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">Glock Style<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/the-ultimate-glock-troubleshooting-guide-for-gun-owners-who-want-peace-of-mind\/\">The Ultimate Glock Troubleshooting Guide for Gun Owners Who Want Peace of Mind<\/a><\/h3><p>Fix Glock feeding, stovepipes &amp; trigger problems with advice from 40+ years firearms experience. This guide shows exactly what to do<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-a-d\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>A-D Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse handgun troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with A through D.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"af-grid af-grid-2 af-shortcode-grid\"><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/beretta-92-96-m9-troubleshooting-guide\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Beretta 96 and 92\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-205x115.jpg 205w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-277x156.jpg 277w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-407x229.jpg 407w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-565x318.jpg 565w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">Handgun A\u2013D<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/beretta-92-96-m9-troubleshooting-guide\/\">Beretta 92\/96\/M9 Troubleshooting Guide<\/a><\/h3><p>The Beretta 92 series has been in service with military and law enforcement worldwide since 1976, with over 3 million produced. This&hellip;<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-e-j\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>E-J Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse handgun troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with E through J.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-k-p\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>K-P Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse handgun troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with K through P.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-q-v\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>Q-V Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse handgun troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with Q through V.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-handgun-troubleshooting-panel-w-z\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>W-Z Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse handgun troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with W through Z.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"af-card af-dark-card\" style=\"margin-top:2rem;\">\n      <p class=\"af-label\">Latest Handgun Troubleshooting Guides<\/p>\n      <h2>Fresh from the bench<\/h2>\n      <p>Use the tabs above to find a handgun platform or manufacturer, or browse the newest handgun troubleshooting guides below.<\/p>\n\n      <div style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n        <div class=\"af-grid af-grid-2 af-shortcode-grid\"><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/beretta-92-96-m9-troubleshooting-guide\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Beretta 96 and 92\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-205x115.jpg 205w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-277x156.jpg 277w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-407x229.jpg 407w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-565x318.jpg 565w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240421_073704-1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">Handgun A\u2013D<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/beretta-92-96-m9-troubleshooting-guide\/\">Beretta 92\/96\/M9 Troubleshooting Guide<\/a><\/h3><p>The Beretta 92 series has been in service with military and law enforcement worldwide since 1976, with over 3 million produced. This&hellip;<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/the-ultimate-glock-troubleshooting-guide-for-gun-owners-who-want-peace-of-mind\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Glock Troubleshooting Guide\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-205x115.jpg 205w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-277x156.jpg 277w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-407x229.jpg 407w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-565x318.jpg 565w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Glock-Troubleshooting-Guide.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">Glock Style<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/the-ultimate-glock-troubleshooting-guide-for-gun-owners-who-want-peace-of-mind\/\">The Ultimate Glock Troubleshooting Guide for Gun Owners Who Want Peace of Mind<\/a><\/h3><p>Fix Glock feeding, stovepipes &amp; trigger problems with advice from 40+ years firearms experience. This guide shows exactly what to do<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/1911-troubleshooting-why-is-my-1911-not-working-and-how-to-fix-it-fast\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"1911 troubleshooting\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-205x115.jpg 205w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-277x156.jpg 277w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-407x229.jpg 407w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-565x318.jpg 565w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SD-4721.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">1911<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/1911-troubleshooting-why-is-my-1911-not-working-and-how-to-fix-it-fast\/\">1911 Troubleshooting: Why Is My 1911 Not Working and How to Fix It Fast.<\/a><\/h3><p>Trouble with your 1911? Learn how to diagnose and fix common issues fast\u2014feeding, ejection, accuracy, and reliability problems.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"rifle-troubleshooting\" class=\"af-section af-rifle-troubleshooting-section\">\n  <style>\n    .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tabs {\n      margin-top: 2rem;\n    }\n\n    .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tabs input[type=\"radio\"] {\n      position: absolute;\n      opacity: 0;\n      pointer-events: none;\n    }\n\n    .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels {\n      display: flex;\n      flex-wrap: wrap;\n      gap: .65rem;\n      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);\n      padding-bottom: .85rem;\n    }\n\n    .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels label {\n      display: inline-flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      justify-content: center;\n      padding: .85rem 1.1rem;\n      border-radius: 999px;\n      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);\n      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);\n      cursor: pointer;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      line-height: 1;\n      transition: .2s ease;\n    }\n\n    .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels label:hover {\n      transform: translateY(-1px);\n      background: rgba(255,255,255,.11);\n    }\n\n    .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-panel {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-ar-style:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-ar-style\"],\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-bolt-action:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-bolt-action\"],\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-ak-style:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-ak-style\"],\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-rimfire:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-rimfire\"],\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-a-d:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-a-d\"],\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-e-j:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-e-j\"],\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-k-p:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-k-p\"],\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-q-z:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-q-z\"] {\n      background: var(--af-brass, #c8a24a);\n      color: #111;\n      border-color: var(--af-brass, #c8a24a);\n    }\n\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-ar-style:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-ar-style,\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-bolt-action:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-bolt-action,\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-ak-style:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-ak-style,\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-rimfire:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-rimfire,\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-a-d:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-a-d,\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-e-j:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-e-j,\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-k-p:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-k-p,\n    #af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-q-z:checked ~ .af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-q-z {\n      display: block;\n    }\n\n    .af-tab-intro {\n      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div class=\"af-container\">\n    <div class=\"af-section-header\">\n      <p class=\"af-kicker\">Rifle Troubleshooting Index<\/p>\n      <h2>Find the rifle problem before you blame the ammo, the optic, and your life choices.<\/h2>\n      <p>Use the style tabs for major rifle families, or use the alphabet tabs to browse by manufacturer. Some guides may appear in more than one place because platform and manufacturer do not always line up cleanly.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-ar-style\" name=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tabs\" checked>\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-bolt-action\" name=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-ak-style\" name=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-rimfire\" name=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-a-d\" name=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-e-j\" name=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-k-p\" name=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-q-z\" name=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n\n      <div class=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-labels\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Rifle troubleshooting index tabs\">\n        <label for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-ar-style\">AR Style<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-bolt-action\">Bolt Action<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-ak-style\">AK Style<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-rimfire\">Rimfire<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-a-d\">A-D<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-e-j\">E-J<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-k-p\">K-P<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-q-z\">Q-Z<\/label>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-content\">\n\n        <div class=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-ar-style\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>AR Style Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Use this tab for AR-pattern rifle problems, including feeding issues, extraction failures, gas system problems, bolt carrier group issues, magazine problems, and cycling failures.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"af-grid af-grid-2 af-shortcode-grid\"><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/the-ultimate-ar-15-troubleshooting-guide-for-gun-owners-who-want-their-rifle-to-run-right-every-time\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"AR-15 rifle displayed on a blue background with text reading \u201cAR 15 Troubleshooting guide\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-205x115.jpg 205w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-277x156.jpg 277w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-407x229.jpg 407w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-565x318.jpg 565w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">AR-Style Rifles<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/the-ultimate-ar-15-troubleshooting-guide-for-gun-owners-who-want-their-rifle-to-run-right-every-time\/\">AR-15 Troubleshooting Guide<\/a><\/h3><p>AR-15 not feeding, firing, or ejecting right? This no-fluff AR-15 Troubleshooting Guide breaks down common failures. <\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-bolt-action\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>Bolt Action Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Use this tab for bolt action rifle problems, including feeding issues, extraction problems, bolt lift, accuracy concerns, scope mounting problems, and chassis or stock fitment issues.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-ak-style\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>AK Style Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Use this tab for AK-pattern rifle problems, including feeding issues, extraction failures, magazine fitment, cycling problems, and maintenance-related malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-rimfire\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>Rimfire Rifle Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Use this tab for rimfire rifle problems, including light strikes, feeding issues, extraction trouble, magazine problems, dirty chamber issues, and ammo sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-a-d\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>A-D Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse rifle troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with A through D.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-e-j\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>E-J Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse rifle troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with E through J.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-k-p\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>K-P Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse rifle troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with K through P.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-rifle-troubleshooting-panel-q-z\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>Q-Z Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse rifle troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with Q through Z.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"af-card af-dark-card\" style=\"margin-top:2rem;\">\n      <p class=\"af-label\">Latest Rifle Troubleshooting Guides<\/p>\n      <h2>Fresh from the bench<\/h2>\n      <p>Use the tabs above to find a rifle platform or manufacturer, or browse the newest rifle troubleshooting guides below.<\/p>\n\n      <div style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n        <div class=\"af-grid af-grid-2 af-shortcode-grid\"><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/advanced-ar-15-troubleshooting-guide\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-768x432.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Advanced AR Troubleshooting Featured Picture\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Advanced_AR_troubleshooting-2048x1153.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">Rifle Troubleshooting<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/advanced-ar-15-troubleshooting-guide\/\">Advanced AR-15 Troubleshooting Guide<\/a><\/h3><p><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/the-ultimate-ar-15-troubleshooting-guide-for-gun-owners-who-want-their-rifle-to-run-right-every-time\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"AR-15 rifle displayed on a blue background with text reading \u201cAR 15 Troubleshooting guide\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-205x115.jpg 205w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-277x156.jpg 277w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-407x229.jpg 407w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-565x318.jpg 565w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AR-Troubleshooting-Guide.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">AR-Style Rifles<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/the-ultimate-ar-15-troubleshooting-guide-for-gun-owners-who-want-their-rifle-to-run-right-every-time\/\">AR-15 Troubleshooting Guide<\/a><\/h3><p>AR-15 not feeding, firing, or ejecting right? This no-fluff AR-15 Troubleshooting Guide breaks down common failures. <\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/ak-akm-troubleshooting-guide\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/psa-ak-gf3.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">Everything<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/ak-akm-troubleshooting-guide\/\">The Ultimate AK\/AKM Troubleshooting Guide: Fix Every Common Problem Fast<\/a><\/h3><p>Your AK Just Stopped Running. Here Is How to Bring It Back. It ran fine for 500 rounds, then it stopped extracting.&hellip;<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"shotgun-troubleshooting\" class=\"af-section af-shotgun-troubleshooting-section\">\n  <style>\n    .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tabs {\n      margin-top: 2rem;\n    }\n\n    .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tabs input[type=\"radio\"] {\n      position: absolute;\n      opacity: 0;\n      pointer-events: none;\n    }\n\n    .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels {\n      display: flex;\n      flex-wrap: wrap;\n      gap: .65rem;\n      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);\n      padding-bottom: .85rem;\n    }\n\n    .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label {\n      display: inline-flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      justify-content: center;\n      padding: .85rem 1.1rem;\n      border-radius: 999px;\n      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);\n      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);\n      cursor: pointer;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      line-height: 1;\n      transition: .2s ease;\n    }\n\n    .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label:hover {\n      transform: translateY(-1px);\n      background: rgba(255,255,255,.11);\n    }\n\n    .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-pump-action:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-pump-action\"],\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-semi-auto:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-semi-auto\"],\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-break-action:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-break-action\"],\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-a-d:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-a-d\"],\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-e-j:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-e-j\"],\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-k-p:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-k-p\"],\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-q-z:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels label[for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-q-z\"] {\n      background: var(--af-brass, #c8a24a);\n      color: #111;\n      border-color: var(--af-brass, #c8a24a);\n    }\n\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-pump-action:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-pump-action,\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-semi-auto:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-semi-auto,\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-break-action:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-break-action,\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-a-d:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-a-d,\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-e-j:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-e-j,\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-k-p:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-k-p,\n    #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-q-z:checked ~ .af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-content #af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-q-z {\n      display: block;\n    }\n\n    .af-tab-intro {\n      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div class=\"af-container\">\n    <div class=\"af-section-header\">\n      <p class=\"af-kicker\">Shotgun Troubleshooting Index<\/p>\n      <h2>Find the shotgun problem before you start blaming the shells, the gun, and possibly gravity.<\/h2>\n      <p>Use the action-type tabs for common shotgun families, or use the alphabet tabs to browse by manufacturer. Some guides may appear in more than one place because action type and manufacturer do not always line up cleanly.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-pump-action\" name=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tabs\" checked>\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-semi-auto\" name=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-break-action\" name=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-a-d\" name=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-e-j\" name=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-k-p\" name=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n      <input type=\"radio\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-q-z\" name=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tabs\">\n\n      <div class=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-labels\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Shotgun troubleshooting index tabs\">\n        <label for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-pump-action\">Pump Action<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-semi-auto\">Semi-Auto<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-break-action\">Break Action<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-a-d\">A-D<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-e-j\">E-J<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-k-p\">K-P<\/label>\n        <label for=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-q-z\">Q-Z<\/label>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-content\">\n\n        <div class=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-pump-action\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>Pump Action Shotgun Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Use this tab for pump shotgun problems, including feeding issues, extraction trouble, shell carrier problems, action bar issues, short-stroking, and reassembly-related malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"af-grid af-grid-2 af-shortcode-grid\"><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/troubleshooting-your-mossberg-500-common-issues-and-solutions\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mossberg 500\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-205x115.jpg 205w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-277x156.jpg 277w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-407x229.jpg 407w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-565x318.jpg 565w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755.jpg 1613w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">Pump Action Shotguns<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/troubleshooting-your-mossberg-500-common-issues-and-solutions\/\">Your Mossberg 500 Just Stopped Running. Start Here.<\/a><\/h3><p>Experiencing issues with your Mossberg 500? This guide offers solutions for common problems like feeding failures, ejection issues, misfires and more<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-semi-auto\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>Semi-Auto Shotgun Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Use this tab for semi-auto shotgun problems, including cycling failures, gas system issues, recoil system problems, feeding trouble, extraction failures, and ammo sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-break-action\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>Break Action Shotgun Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Use this tab for over-under, side-by-side, and single-shot shotgun problems, including stiff opening, extraction issues, ejector problems, firing problems, and basic fitment checks.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-a-d\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>A-D Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse shotgun troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with A through D.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-e-j\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>E-J Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse shotgun troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with E through J.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-k-p\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>K-P Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse shotgun troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with K through P.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-tab-panel\" id=\"af-shotgun-troubleshooting-panel-q-z\">\n          <div class=\"af-card\">\n            <h2>Q-Z Manufacturer Troubleshooting Guides<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"af-tab-intro\">Browse shotgun troubleshooting guides by manufacturers starting with Q through Z.<\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"af-empty\">No posts found yet.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"af-card af-dark-card\" style=\"margin-top:2rem;\">\n      <p class=\"af-label\">Latest Shotgun Troubleshooting Guides<\/p>\n      <h2>Fresh from the bench<\/h2>\n      <p>Use the tabs above to find a shotgun action type or manufacturer, or browse the newest shotgun troubleshooting guides below.<\/p>\n\n      <div style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n        <div class=\"af-grid af-grid-2 af-shortcode-grid\"><article class=\"af-post-card af-post-horizontal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/troubleshooting-your-mossberg-500-common-issues-and-solutions\/\" class=\"af-post-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-768x432.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mossberg 500\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-205x115.jpg 205w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-277x156.jpg 277w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-407x229.jpg 407w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-565x318.jpg 565w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-636x358.jpg 636w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20240521_143755.jpg 1613w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><p class=\"af-label\">Pump Action Shotguns<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trb.fyi\/trbstage\/troubleshooting-your-mossberg-500-common-issues-and-solutions\/\">Your Mossberg 500 Just Stopped Running. Start Here.<\/a><\/h3><p>Experiencing issues with your Mossberg 500? This guide offers solutions for common problems like feeding failures, ejection issues, misfires and more<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"troubleshooting-tools\" class=\"af-section af-troubleshooting-tools-section\">\n  <style>\n    .af-troubleshooting-tools-tabs {\n      margin-top: 2rem;\n    }\n\n    .af-troubleshooting-tools-tabs input[type=\"radio\"] {\n      position: absolute;\n      opacity: 0;\n      pointer-events: none;\n    }\n\n    .af-troubleshooting-tools-tab-labels {\n      display: flex;\n      flex-wrap: wrap;\n      gap: .65rem;\n      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);\n      padding-bottom: .85rem;\n    }\n\n    .af-troubleshooting-tools-tab-labels label {\n      display: inline-flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      justify-content: center;\n      padding: .85rem 1.1rem;\n      border-radius: 999px;\n      border: 1px solid 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