{"id":4506,"date":"2017-02-05T21:09:15","date_gmt":"2017-02-05T20:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/?p=4506"},"modified":"2026-11-03T00:20:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T23:20:40","slug":"the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sterling pistol 302 in 22 Lr"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p>In this new article, we will discover the Sterling pistol chambered in .22 LR. I wanted to introduce you to this small pistol because it offers a useful comparison with the Bernardelli Baby pistol, which was described in a previous article. This will be an opportunity to look at a similar pocket pistol equivalent, but in a different caliber and with distinct design choices.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8216\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8216\" class=\"wp-image-8216 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_22-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"View of the right face of Sterling 302.\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_22-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_22-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_22-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_22-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_22-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_22-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_22-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_22-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_22-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sterling 302 pistol.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Sterling firm did not exist for very long, and the company&rsquo;s strategic choices were probably the cause. This can be seen through the firearms they marketed, notably a compact version of the High Standard pistol. It is hard to believe that it actually sold. The 302 pistol seems to represent a genuine effort to market a true compact pistol, rather than just a shortened version of an already existing model. You can find more information on the following page: <span class=\"R78TQ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><a class=\"gQWhZ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/goto?url=CAESTQHrOzAVwKyRXlPqsC6kHDVrdvaahlEdtrR-lZZj_GronxwX56pVT4T8br7IV39RmdfDB7o2SEW34-kaPsn9H4wG7chqy2QhRorKkk7R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiUgJ3fm-eXAxXZFlkFHeHROEoQy_kOegYIAAgREAE\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">weaponsman.com<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8217 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_46-2.jpg\" alt=\"Logo of Sterling \" width=\"287\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_46-2.jpg 287w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_46-2-63x60.jpg 63w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_46-2-94x90.jpg 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Specifications of the Sterling 302<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_1-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_1-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The right face of Sterling 302 pistol.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_1-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_1-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_1-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_1-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_1-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_2-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_2-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The left face of Sterling 302 pistol.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_2-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_2-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_2-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_2-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_2-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_2-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_2-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_2-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Overall length : 140 mm ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Overall height : 90.5 mm (with magazine), 88 mm (without magazine) ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Overall thickness : 25.5 mm ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Weight : 421 grams (with an empty magazine), 442 grams with a magazine loaded with 6 rounds ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Barrel length: 59.5 mm ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Caliber: 22 Lr ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Capacity : 6 rounds in the magazine + 1 in the chamber ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Action type : single action ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Safety lever on the left side of the frame ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The grip is good, the weapon sits relatively high on the hand for its small size ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The weapon is entirely made of steel (except the grip panels) ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Number of parts: 43.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Field Stripping the Sterling 302 (User Disassembly)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Field stripping this firearm does not require any special tools. The various steps to accomplish this task are detailed below :<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<div class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" style=\"text-align: center\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<p>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Point the firearm in a safe direction before any handling.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Remove the magazine from the weapon ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Verify that the chamber is empty ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Press the button that unlocks the slide assembly lever ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8220 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_3-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"View of the rear of the Sterling 302 frame.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_3-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_3-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_3-1-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_3-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The assembly button pops out of its housing ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8221 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_4-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The unlocked assembly lever.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_4-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_4-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_4-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_4-1-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_4-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Once unlocked, the slide lifts out through the top ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8222 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_5-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 pistol slide during disassembly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_5-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_5-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_5-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_5-1-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_5-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">Field stripping is now complete ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8223 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_6-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The disassembled Sterling 302 pistol\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_6-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_6-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_6-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_6-1-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_6-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Sub-assemblies of Sterling 302<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The pistol is composed of the following sub-assemblies :<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The slide sub-assembly ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The frame\/barrel sub-assembly ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine sub-assembly.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The slide sub-assembly<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_10-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_10-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The ejection port of the Sterling 302 pistol.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_10-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_10-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_10-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_10-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_10-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_10-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_10-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_10-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_10-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_11-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_11-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The left side of the slide.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_11-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_11-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_11-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_11-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_11-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_11-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_11-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_11-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_11-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">This sub-assembly is composed of 8 parts :<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The slide ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The extractor ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The extractor spring ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The extractor pin ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The recoil spring ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The firing pin ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The firing pin spring ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The firing pin spring guide.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p class=\"result-shield-container tlid-copy-target\"><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">The <strong>slide<\/strong> is made of steel. It appears to be produced by investment casting (micro-fusion) and then machined. Casting and machining marks are visible. The slide alone is rather heavy and massive. The weight of this part is 136 grams. The dimensions of the raw block envelope are: length = 119 mm, thickness = 20.4 mm, height = 20.1 mm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_15-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_15-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"View of the inside of the slide.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_15-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_15-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_15-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_15-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_15-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_15-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_15-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_15-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_15-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_16-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_16-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"View of the inside of the slide.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_16-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_16-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_16-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_16-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_16-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_16-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_16-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_16-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_16-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p class=\"result-shield-container tlid-copy-target\"><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">The distance between the barrel axis and the top of the frame is 6 mm. This is significant because comparing this dimension across several firearms can give us an idea of the overall volume, the height of the sight line over the hand, the barrel diameter, and insights into the choices made by the designers&#8230;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_13-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_13-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The forward slide stop.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_13-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_13-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_13-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_13-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_13-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_13-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_13-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_13-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_13-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_14-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_14-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The disconnector slot.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_14-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_14-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_14-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_14-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_14-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_14-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_14-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_14-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_14-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p class=\"result-shield-container tlid-copy-target\"><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\">The diameter of the breech face (the recess for the cartridge case rim in the slide) is approximately 8 mm (not easy to measure precisely), with a depth of 1 mm. The breech face is highly critical. Indeed, you will notice the presence of two holes: one for the firing pin tip and the second for the ejector.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_12-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"The relationship between the firing pin channel and the ejector channel.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_12-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_12-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_12-1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_12-1-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_12-1-68x90.jpg 68w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_12-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIMxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The slide travel (the same with or without the recoil spring) is 30.6 mm, whereas a live round measures about 25 mm.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<p data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIMxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8231 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_9-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The muzzle extending from the slide in relation to the size of a .22 LR cartridge.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_9-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_9-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_9-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_9-1-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_9-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p tabindex=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The <strong>sighting system<\/strong> is machined directly into the mass. There is no front or rear sight strictly speaking, but a simple groove. Much easier to implement, this machining provides sufficient reference points to take aim. In any case, this is not a precision weapon intended for 25-meter target shooting.<\/p>\n<p tabindex=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8232 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_17-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"View of the sighting rib.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_17-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_17-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_17-1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_17-1-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_17-1-68x90.jpg 68w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_17-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAINxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Gunsmith disassembly for the slide consists of removing the <strong>extractor<\/strong>. A pin holds it in place; drive it out, and you will gain access to the extractor and its spring.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_7-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_7-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The disassembled Sterling 302 extractor.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_7-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_7-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_7-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_7-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_7-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_7-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_7-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_7-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_7-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_8-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_8-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 extractor housing.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_8-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_8-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_8-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_8-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_8-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_8-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_8-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_8-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_8-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIOhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The <strong>recoil spring<\/strong> measures 73 mm. The wire diameter is 0.9 mm. The outer diameter of the spring is 11.6 mm. The reader can count the number of spring coils themselves on the photo below.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<p data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIOhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8235 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_21-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 recoil spring.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_21-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_21-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_21-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_21-1-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_21-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although the slide retains some machining marks, the <strong>firing pin<\/strong> is perfectly machined. Its diameter is 7 mm. The tip of the firing pin has a diameter of 1.5 mm for a length of 2.7 mm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_19-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_19-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 firing pin.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_19-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_19-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_19-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_19-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_19-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_19-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_19-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_19-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_19-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_18-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_18-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 firing pin assembly.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_18-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_18-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_18-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_18-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_18-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_18-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_18-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_18-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_18-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIPRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">With an almost identical mechanism, one can compare the firing pin of the Sterling pistol (rimfire) and that of the Bernardelli Baby pistol (centerfire) to contrast the designers&rsquo; choices. Two small bevels are present on the firing pin tip; they are there to provide better penetration into the cartridge case rim during ignition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIQBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The firing pin rests back on its sear notch after the slide travels 26.7 mm backward.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_25-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_25-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The firing pin channel.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_25-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_25-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_25-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_25-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_25-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_25-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_25-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_25-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_25-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_26-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_26-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The firing pin in its channel.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_26-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_26-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_26-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_26-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_26-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_26-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_26-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_26-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_26-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_28-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_28-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The breech face.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_28-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_28-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_28-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_28-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_28-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_28-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_28-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_28-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_28-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIRBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">Ejection occurs via the extension of the firing pin spring guide rod. A hole runs through the firing pin to allow this extension to pass through so it can fulfill its role as an ejector.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_23-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_23-2-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The forward firing pin stop in the slide.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_23-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_23-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_23-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_23-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_23-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_23-2-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_23-2-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_23-2-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_23-2-68x90.jpg 68w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_23-2.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_24-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_24-2-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The breech face.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_24-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_24-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_24-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_24-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_24-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_24-2-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_24-2-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_24-2-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_24-2-68x90.jpg 68w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_24-2.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_27-5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_27-3-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 breech face.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_27-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_27-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_27-3-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_27-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_27-3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_27-3-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_27-3-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_27-3-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_27-3-68x90.jpg 68w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_27-3.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The frame \/ barrel sub-assembly<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8272 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_37-3.jpg\" alt=\"Exploded view of Sterling 302. \" width=\"768\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_37-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_37-3-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_37-3-600x424.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_37-3-85x60.jpg 85w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_37-3-127x90.jpg 127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAISxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong>This sub-assembly is composed of 29 parts. Here is the list :<\/strong><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The frame ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The Canon ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The barrel pin ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The safety lever ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The sear ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The sear pin ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The sear lever;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The sear lever pin ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The sear lever plunger ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The sear lever spring ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The slide assembly lock ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The slide disassembly button ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The disassembly button spring ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine catch ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine catch pin ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine catch spring ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The safety lever spring plunger ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The safety lever spring ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The trigger ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The forward trigger stop (pin not disassembled) ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The trigger pin ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The trigger bar \/ disconnector ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The trigger bar disconnector pin ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The trigger bar disconnector spring plunger ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The trigger bar disconnector spring ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The right grip panel ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The left grip panel ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">2 grip screws.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8245 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_50-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Left side view of the bare frame, Sterling 302.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_50-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_50-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_50-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_50-2-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_50-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIThAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The <strong>frame<\/strong> is a massive part; it weighs 179 grams (bare component). Its dimensions are: height: 79 mm, thickness: 13.5 mm, length: 106.5 mm.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_39-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_39-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 barrel housing.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_39-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_39-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_39-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_39-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_39-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_39-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_39-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_39-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_39-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_38-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_38-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 barrel housing.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_38-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_38-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_38-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_38-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_38-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_38-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_38-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_38-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_38-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_40-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_40-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 barrel housing.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_40-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_40-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_40-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_40-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_40-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_40-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_40-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_40-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_40-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8249 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_41-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"View of the frame without the barrel.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_41-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_41-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_41-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_41-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_41-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_41-2-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_41-2-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_41-2-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_41-2-68x90.jpg 68w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_41-2.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIVRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The <strong>barrel<\/strong> is particularly thin. The external dimensions of the barrel are 9.4 mm, and 11 mm for the rear section. It is held in place on the frame by a tenon measuring 11 mm in diameter and 12.7 mm in length.<\/p>\n<p data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIVRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8250 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_45-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"View of the disassembled Sterling 302 barrel.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_45-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_45-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_45-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_45-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_45-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_45-2-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_45-2-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_45-2-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_45-2-68x90.jpg 68w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_45-2.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIVRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Removing the barrel is achieved by driving out the pin and tapping lightly near the muzzle with a piece of wood&#8230; or using a press, though it is difficult to quantify force with a press. In any case, this disassembly does not require significant force&#8230; at least not for the Sterling 302.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-10' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_43-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_43-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Profile view of the disassembled barrel.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_43-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_43-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_43-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_43-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_43-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_43-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_43-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_43-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_43-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_44-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_44-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The rear reinforcement of the barrel.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_44-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_44-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_44-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_44-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_44-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_44-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_44-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_44-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_44-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_42-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_42-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 barrel.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_42-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_42-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_42-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_42-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_42-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_42-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_42-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_42-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_42-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIWRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The rifling is not very well defined; it appears to be worn.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div id='gallery-11' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_48-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_48-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Side view of the Sterling 302 barrel.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_48-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_48-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_48-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_48-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_48-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_48-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_48-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_48-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_48-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_49-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_49-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A chambered round.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_49-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_49-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_49-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_49-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_49-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_49-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_49-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_49-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_49-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <strong>trigger mechanism<\/strong> includes the following parts :<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8256 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_47-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The parts of sear mechanism.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_47-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_47-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_47-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_47-2-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_47-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As seen above, the force applied by the shooter&rsquo;s finger pressure on the trigger is transmitted via the trigger bar\/disconnector to the sear lever. The latter pivots around its axis and drives the sear, causing it to drop and release the firing pin. The springs provide the necessary force for the parts to return to their original positions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">As it moves backward, the slide uncouples certain parts of the chain formed by the fire control mechanism. This design principle is present on the majority of automatic pistols to prevent potential full-auto firing. On the Sterling 302, the slide must travel a minimum of 7 mm backward to uncouple the trigger bar\/disconnector from the sear lever.<\/span><\/div>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div id='gallery-12' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_53-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_53-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Left side view with the grip panel removed.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_53-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_53-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_53-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_53-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_53-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_53-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_53-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_53-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_53-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_54-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_54-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\u2022 Left side view with the grip panel removed.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_54-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_54-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_54-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_54-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_54-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_54-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_54-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_54-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_54-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>The magazine sub-assembly<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine consists of 6 parts :<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine body ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine folower ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine folower spring ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine follower stop pin ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine floorplate lock ;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine floorplate.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine capacity is 6 rounds.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-13' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_29-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_29-1-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\u2022 The right side of the Sterling 302 magazine.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_29-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_29-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_29-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_29-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_29-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_29-1-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_29-1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_29-1-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_29-1-68x90.jpg 68w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_29-1.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_30-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_30-1-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The left side of the Sterling 302 magazine.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_30-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_30-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_30-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_30-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_30-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_30-1-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_30-1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_30-1-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_30-1-68x90.jpg 68w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_30-1.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIahAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Instead of utilizing a single piece of sheet metal, the manufacturer used two pieces which were then spot-welded together with three points on each side. The two metal sheets used do not have the same thickness (0.8 mm for the rear sheet forming the magazine lips, 0.6 mm for the front sheet).<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-14' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_32-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_32-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 magazine feed lips.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_32-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_32-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_32-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_32-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_32-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_32-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_32-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_32-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_32-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_34-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_34-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Inside view of the magazine.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_34-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_34-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_34-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_34-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_34-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_34-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_34-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_34-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_34-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_33-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_33-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Sterling 302 magazine feed lips\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_33-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_33-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_33-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_33-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_33-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_33-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_33-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_33-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_33-1-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIbhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Separately, the parts are very easy to manufacture, which reduces complexity. The thickness of the magazine is 9.2 mm (at its thickest section). The length is 27 mm. The metal sheets overlap, and an angled section serves as a feed ramp for the cartridge during feeding.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<div tabindex=\"0\" data-os-fs=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div id='gallery-15' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_36-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_36-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"View of the magazine feed lips and its interior.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_36-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_36-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_36-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_36-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_36-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_36-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_36-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_36-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_36-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_31-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_31-1-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"View of the components making up the magazine.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_31-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_31-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_31-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_31-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_31-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_31-1-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_31-1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_31-1-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_31-1-68x90.jpg 68w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_31-1.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_35-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_35-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The bottom of the Sterling 302 magazine.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_35-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_35-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_35-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_35-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_35-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_35-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_35-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_35-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_35-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"tlid-translation translation\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\" title=\"\">The magazine slides perfectly into its well.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Live Fire Testing the Sterling 302<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIdRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The first shooting session did not go very well. It was impossible for me to fire a complete magazine without a malfunction. The recurring issue was cartridge feeding\/chambering. With every shot, extraction and ejection were fine, but the next round failed to chamber properly.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-16' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_51-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_51-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A round waiting to be chambered.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_51-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_51-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_51-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_51-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_51-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_51-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_51-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_51-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_51-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_52-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_52-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A cartridge facing the chamber.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_52-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_52-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_52-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_52-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_52-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_52-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_52-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_52-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_52-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>To feed the next round, I had to close the slide by pushing it forward by hand. When feeding manually (directly into the chamber, without the slide or magazine), the cartridges had difficulty fully seating into the chamber.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-17' class='gallery galleryid-4506 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_55-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_55-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\u2022 The feed window showing a round being chambered.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_55-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_55-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_55-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_55-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_55-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_55-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_55-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_55-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_55-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/index.php\/2017\/02\/05\/the-sterling-pistol-302-in-22-lr\/sterling-302_56-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_56-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_56-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_56-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_56-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_56-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_56-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_56-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_56-2-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_56-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/gunsmithdesigner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Sterling-302_56-2-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIexAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">The second session took place after polishing the chamber. Now, the ammunition chambers smoothly, and there are no further issues. I was able to complete a shooting session without any malfunctions.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<div class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"><!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIfhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Simple in design and execution, the Sterling 302 pistol is a relatively crude and robust weapon. The number of parts is limited; there is no superfluous detail.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIfxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The Sterling 302 pistol could have benefited from greater care during the chamber finishing stage (at least for the specific model I had in hand). This is, after all, the most critical aspect\u2014why buy a defense weapon if it jams with every round fired?<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIgAEQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Even though it is a low-cost firearm, one must keep in mind the sheer number of manufacturing steps required to yield a finished frame, slide, and all the other components. Add to this initial calculation the time spent on hand-fitting and finishing, and the profit margins must not have been very significant.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIgQEQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">It could be interesting to see an aluminum frame variation to lighten the overall weight of the weapon. Given that the slide is massive, it is possible it might create an imbalance in the firearm, which remains to be seen.<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/p>\n<p class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIggEQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">With a significantly larger volume than the Bernardelli Baby despite its smaller caliber, the Sterling 302 pistol also sits higher on the hand. On the other hand, the grip ergonomics are more pleasant on the 302, as there is more room available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this new article, we will discover the Sterling pistol chambered in .22 LR. 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