HK USP compact cracked lower. Repair or replace?
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dogtown tom
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And it took less than two hours for someone to jump in and add nothing substantive to the thread.
If you have information that shows SOB carry is a good idea then post it. Otherwise you are just adding noise to a thread.
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I believe you need to send that in and have it replaced, glad that was the gun and not some part of you, sadly we humans aren't as easy/simple to replace. Sorry if this is out-of-line because I'm just basically reiterating what others have said. But I really like the USP which is what made me click on this to begin with, I won't go into detail or anything like that, but its the only HK made pistol I'd carry everyday. I'm glad others think the same way. Send that broken beauty in and have it replaced.
Gunsmiths can do amazing things, I don't need to elaborate. But I wouldn't feel 100% confident 100% of the time packing that USP even if a smith was able to satisfy you to the point you believed it was just as before. That might sound awkward but I'm an awkward person so if you don't understand what I said just glance over it.
One last thing, I would like to add an additional reason that I believe it should be replaced and not fixed as best as possible via a smith. I do not know if someone has stated this before, I haven't read every entry so sorry if this is just repeating something, I'm new here and this is my first post anyway. But a great person in the Firearms world said that "A pistol is very different than a rifle in many ways, one of those ways is that a pistol must function perfectly every single time it operates". I believe that too. With that being stated I thus believe that is only one more reason that you should have the pistol replaced as seen fit by the manufacturer. I wouldn't allow my life and the lives of the ones I love depend on something that was fixed instead of replaced in this case. Obviously all situations are different, but that is how I feel with this situation and why I believe you should take the action I suggested. Sorry for the loss of your bike by the way, and my father rides a BMW F650 and carries his in the same position, I say that because others have noted that is an awkward or even that its a bad way to carry. He's never had any problems. Anyway I hope everything turns out alright I'll try to keep track of this so give an update when you can if you want to.
I believe you need to send that in and have it replaced, glad that was the gun and not some part of you, sadly we humans aren't as easy/simple to replace. Sorry if this is out-of-line because I'm just basically reiterating what others have said. But I really like the USP which is what made me click on this to begin with, I won't go into detail or anything like that, but its the only HK made pistol I'd carry everyday. I'm glad others think the same way. Send that broken beauty in and have it replaced.
Gunsmiths can do amazing things, I don't need to elaborate. But I wouldn't feel 100% confident 100% of the time packing that USP even if a smith was able to satisfy you to the point you believed it was just as before. That might sound awkward but I'm an awkward person so if you don't understand what I said just glance over it.
One last thing, I would like to add an additional reason that I believe it should be replaced and not fixed as best as possible via a smith. I do not know if someone has stated this before, I haven't read every entry so sorry if this is just repeating something, I'm new here and this is my first post anyway. But a great person in the Firearms world said that "A pistol is very different than a rifle in many ways, one of those ways is that a pistol must function perfectly every single time it operates". I believe that too. With that being stated I thus believe that is only one more reason that you should have the pistol replaced as seen fit by the manufacturer. I wouldn't allow my life and the lives of the ones I love depend on something that was fixed instead of replaced in this case. Obviously all situations are different, but that is how I feel with this situation and why I believe you should take the action I suggested. Sorry for the loss of your bike by the way, and my father rides a BMW F650 and carries his in the same position, I say that because others have noted that is an awkward or even that its a bad way to carry. He's never had any problems. Anyway I hope everything turns out alright I'll try to keep track of this so give an update when you can if you want to.
As to m/c carry, a close leo friend rides all the time, and he'll carry crossdraw about 10/11 o'clock and dang near parallel to the ground.
Myself, like a previous post or two, will carry in a zipped inner pocket or zipped outer pocket. I'm also leo, so I don't worry about where I'm going. Both of us are usually carrying a j-frame, or sub compact auto, when we ride.
Ankle carry saved a trooper friend when he was grabbed in a bearhug from behind, and was able to get to his ankle gun and advise said bad guy of his situation.
Just a thought here as well, are you claiming the damage to the firearm during the insurance process? Seems to me that it should be covered by the at fault's insurance company and if nothing else reimburse the cost. When I had an vehicle run a stop sign and forced me to lay down my Night Train, her insurance reimbursed the cost of replacement leathers.
Myself, like a previous post or two, will carry in a zipped inner pocket or zipped outer pocket. I'm also leo, so I don't worry about where I'm going. Both of us are usually carrying a j-frame, or sub compact auto, when we ride.
Ankle carry saved a trooper friend when he was grabbed in a bearhug from behind, and was able to get to his ankle gun and advise said bad guy of his situation.
Just a thought here as well, are you claiming the damage to the firearm during the insurance process? Seems to me that it should be covered by the at fault's insurance company and if nothing else reimburse the cost. When I had an vehicle run a stop sign and forced me to lay down my Night Train, her insurance reimbursed the cost of replacement leathers.
That $200 that he was quoted is not for a warranty repair. Had the firearm cracked due to a defect the frame replacement would be free. They'll also go over every part and replace anything that is worn or has been updated. He'll also receive new springs.