Hi there, I'm relatively new to the 320 (new operator of an X5 Legion), but I think your issue is the your recoil spring assembly was inserted in the wrong orientation (longer dimension horizontal on the barrel end). (forgive, if I am wrong).

I think you need to force the slide forward (with some force) while manipulating the take down lever.

P.S. Inserting a magazine and tapping it hard from the bottom, may also help.

good luck.

 

but I think your issue is the your recoil spring assembly was inserted in the wrong orientation (longer dimension horizontal on the barrel end). (forgive, if I am wrong).

No, if you have the recoil spring sideways, the slide won't go far enough back to engage the slidelock and also preventing the takedown lever from beging to turn.

If I apply some significant force to the takedown lever in an attempt to return it to the 6 o'clock position the slide moves a fraction forward as much as the takedown lever moves down. I dont dare apply more pressure not knowing what has happened.

Are you trying to rotate the take down lever with the slide forward?

 

1) Make sure that the takedown lever is fully inserted.
I have one that takes a light tap to get it to go the last bit.

2) Make sure mag is out.

3) Don't try to rotate the takedown lever clockwise with the slide closed.
Slide must be locked back to turn the lever clockwise.

 

What's up with your TakeDown Lever?
It should either be Horizontal perpendicular to the Slide or at 6:35

NOT where yours is...

Are you putting the Recoil Spring Assy. in correctly?
The correct orientation of the Recoil Spring is the difference between a functional X-Carry and a Non Functional X-Carry.

 

So within two minutes of coming down and picking it up this morning I moved the slide forward that fraction of an inch and it dawned on me to try and depress the sear that was exposed at the base of the rear of the slide and grip module. Not only getting old but apparently unable think past 9PM. Slide came free. Moved takedown lever back to 6:30, replaced the slide and now working as intended. Maybe I can find some time to sneak away and adjust the laser this weekend.

No idea how the takedown lever ended up at the 4 o'clock position. I must have moved it in replacing the slide assembly.

Thanks for the replies!

 

Hi, I'm new to this forum, but have the exact same issue as the gentleman above with my Lima320 laser grip. I never got as far as removing the recoil sprung because the assembly/disassembly manual that came with item says to remove the slide with spring and barrel intact.
While reassembling I had the same issue with the takedown lever getting stuck in the same exact position as shown in the photos above.
After reading the comments and replies listed in this forum, but it still will not move more than an 8th of an inch in either direction. Any other suggestions you might have for me to try?

 

Welcome from the Badger State.
Glad you figured it out.

 

Wait till you put the Slide on with no Takedown Lever inserted.
I've done that a couple of times in my rush to assemble the gun.

In those instances just remove the Slide's back plate..remove the striker and slide the slide off of the FCU.
That feels like a real Dumbo Moment!

Here is a Video by Sig Sauer Guy that shows a easy way to remove the FCU if you assembled and forgot to put the Takedown Lever in..
Just Sayin' since we are talking about the Takedown Lever.

 

Wait till you put the Slide on with no Takedown Lever inserted.
I've done that a couple of times in my rush to assemble the gun.

In those instances just remove the Slide's back plate..remove the striker and slide the slide off of the FCU.
That feels like a real Dumbo Moment!

I have never done this ^ (yet), but if I do, I hope that I remember this informative post.

 

did the same thing once. I had to remove the side and FCU out of the module. Push the spring back and it came off. Thats video helped me.

My m17 almost got stuck yesterday too. But a little more push on the takedown lever worked. Take your time putti there lever back in and slide on next time. Easy to mess up.

 

I have painfully learned that the magazine must be removed BEFORE removing the take down lever.

 

i have a p320 while putting the slide on the pistol grip after cleaning the takedown pin rotated to the 5 oclock position the pistol is jammed cant get to go fwd or back takedown is stuck as well any suggestions

 

New owner. The slide will not travel far enough to engage side release. The guide is positioned correctly. When I put the takedown lever horizontal, I can lift the side release and the mag safety clicks in. Have tried many suggestions but when takedown lever is moved back to 7 o'clock position, about five o'clock the safety for mag disengages. The takedown lever is a beast. Am disgusted, never have I had such a contrary fubar.