I picked up a El Patron new a few weeks back. I took it to the range to check loads and had some trouble with it locking up. The range was a bit dark and I was in a hurry so I let it go. Last week I tried the pistol outdoors and it refused to cycle if held more than 5 degrees over level, such as the gun will be orientated while pulling the hammer back.
I noticed the gun cycled fine as long as the barrel was pointed downward while being cocked.
Closer inspection at the home led me to discover there is a sharp step in the frame, and the cartridge cases are catching on that step and locking up the action. I looked at my rugers (new Vaquero and Vaquero) and noticed the step on their frames was ramped, not squared off like the Uberti.
The question I have for the board is what should I do? I called Uberti and am waiting for a reply. I'd like to get them to fix the step, as in bevel it. I suppose I could take a diamond file to the frame and bevel it myself, but its a new gun, and the finish may get ruined.
Is this a problem I should just accept, or was this gun not properly detailed to allow it to function correctly?