Looks like you nailed the problem. If I may suggest, without seeming like a know-it-all, you might want to try a couple of synthetic washers. You can pick them up at any hardware store, and they will reduce or eliminate any drag that the steel washers may add when coming in contact with the trigger tang(Blade). I add the synthetic washers whenever I can/ need to, and a little bit of lube on the sides, which may come in contact with the trigger tang. An overtravel set screw for the trigger tang will help also. I hope my suggestions help.
Is that the new P-3 copy? I haven't seen one yet, and they don't have them at my local Wally World yet. What do you think of it so far? I'm thinking about getting a couple for a little bit of back yard plinking with my daughter.
Thanks,
Kai
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