Interesting comments on the '97. I've had several of them and they cycled as easy as model 12s for me. You ARE aware that they have Browning's idea of the slide needing to go forward slightly before going to the rear, aren't you? If you hold tension to the rear it will appear hard to cycle. Lighten up on the slide handle and recoil will unlock it. Just a maybe. And of course, keep it clean and properly lubed.

> Jim Legg <