Carter release won't cock

[Kbhillhunter]

I have a Carter first choice that was working perfectly a few days ago. When I picked it up this morning it won't cock. With my other hand I have to move the sear closed as im pressing the button. Anyone run into this issue before?

 

[targetpanic]

The internals on many of the carters are the same (springs, gates and sears). Dirt or grime can get in there or you could have a broken spring. You can usually take them apart and see if a spring is broken or has come out of place and give it a good cleaning while you are in there. WHATEVER YOU DO>>>MAKE SURE YOU TAKE IT APART IN A GALLON ZIPLOC BAG!!!! Otherwise you will have springs shooting everywhere.
There is a maintenance section on their website with pictures and an explanation.
PS I have found it easier to take the screws out and separate the 2 halves of the release using a flathead screwdriver rather than their smack it on the table method.

 

[Kbhillhunter]

I'm back in business. For those who experience this as well, this video helped me out:

 

[Kbhillhunter]

The internals on many of the carters are the same (springs, gates and sears). Dirt or grime can get in there or you could have a broken spring. You can usually take them apart and see if a spring is broken or has come out of place and give it a good cleaning while you are in there. WHATEVER YOU DO>>>MAKE SURE YOU TAKE IT APART IN A GALLON ZIPLOC BAG!!!! Otherwise you will have springs shooting everywhere.
There is a maintenance section on their website with pictures and an explanation.
PS I have found it easier to take the screws out and separate the 2 halves of the release using a flathead screwdriver rather than their smack it on the table method.

That zip lock bag tip is key! Definitely would have lost a spring