What is the fix for failure to eject?

• A. Immediate action drill
• B. Replace the barrel
• C. Adjust sights
• D. Check magazines

Answer: (D)

Failure to eject is usually tied to how the firearm cycles and feeds cartridges. The magazine is the source of ammunition that the slide must strip from and chamber, and if the magazine is damaged, dirty, not seated fully, or worn, the slide may not cycle properly, preventing the spent casing from ejecting cleanly. Checking the magazines—inspecting for wear, dirt, or misalignment, and testing with a known-good magazine—addresses the most common cause of this malfunction and often resolves the issue quickly. If the magazine checks out, you can then proceed with other stoppage-clearing steps, but this is the most direct first check for failure to eject.