I seem to now have two Slingerland snare drums, one stamped 1963, the other a vintage Hollywood Ace. On both of them the snare throw off tends to "stick" in the lowered position. To get the snares back on, I have to pull up the strainer til I can get smooth action on the lever.

Is this customary? Is there a fix?

The bottom isn't catching on the hoop (like some Ludwigs) -- it's a mechanical glitch inside the lever/lift mechanism.

Normal? Is there a fix?