Deployment malfunction?

[FlyPenFly]

I picked up a used ALT-1C and I can't seem to get one part of it to lock down:


Untitled by jaetography, on Flickr

It keeps propping back out instead of locking down. Am I not applying enough force or is there another problem here?

[NEMO]

I compared the photo to my ALT1Z and that looks correct. Mine snaps down into place but takes a bit of pressure to do so. On each side of the small piece that pokes through the hole in the band, there is a bit of raised steel that provides the pressure to hold it locked. I suppose if the clasp has been put on and taken off a band many times, those could get worn down. Seems that would take a long time though. You might return it to Bremont if you know it is not working properly. They probably would like to see it as a means to improve their product.

[Whiz Wheel]

I was somewhat flustered with my deployment as well. To make it work for me, instead of forcing the issue, I ended up compressing the spring bar ends and then sliding it along the recessed groove. Good Luck and congratulations on your purchase

Regards,

Jerry

[FlyPenFly]

Thanks guys


Untitled by jaetography, on Flickr

[Noodlefish]

Excellent. Glad you managed to get it sorted.

Nice shot of the Cream ALT1-C too!

M