Kimber, 1911, Springfield, call them what you like their still 1911’s with a fancy new name. Funny thing is they jam just the same as they did 25 years ago, and require the same amount of gunsmithing.

You need not believe me, just take a Kimber, or any other 1911 out of the box and run 1000 rounds of factory ammo through it. Do the same with a USP.

BTW the USP I used to shoot bullet holes through bullet holes have never been worked on, never seen a gun smith, hell, I've never even adjusted the sights.

Enjoy your 1911’s (Kimbers), I do hope you can also afford the gun smith bills that go along with them.

TS

I don't own anything I can't fix and I do agree that the USP is the best out of the box. I wouldn't own 3 different variations of them if I had any issues (USP45, USP40c and USP45 Tactical). 1911's are popular and as such the parts for them are readily available. H&K parts are hard to track down and pricey. Customization of the 1911 is the primary reason why I have them. I own 2 1911's and think that they fit my need for fun.

On another note, I understand that you are a H&K supporter, I meant no disrespect TS, I just know that you'd jump on the oppurtunity to put forth your much appreciated wisdom on the topic.

I do plan on giving you a heads up when I come out so you can show me what I can do with my USP's. :D

The point about HK parts availability is valid, but it's easy to make too much of this. I've got a buddy who put 60,000 rounds through his USP .45, without replacing so much as a single spring. Understand, I'm not recommending this, simply pointing out that the USPs and at least some of the other HK systems are hell for stout. The parts may be hard to come by, but you're not likely to have to replace many either.

Damn, 60K :eek: I need some more range time. :D

Bet your Sig doesnt look like this http://wackyiraqi.com/piece/sigmod.jpg

Stay safe.

I've seen some "Ninja-fied" guns that will rival that in reality. Thanks for sharing that. :D

"Damn, 60K I need some more range time."

Actually, he's well over 70k from that weapon now, but he did replace the recoil spring and, I think, a couple of other parts. I had a catastophic failure in a BHP that I told him about, I think a couple of others had similar tales, and eventually he got to the point where his need to feel confident about the reliability of the weapon overcame his desire to see how long he could go w/o replacing any parts. Or, at least that's my read of the situation.

Blah Blah Blah....Just cuz you cant shoot one doesn`t mean it`s a bad weapon. :D

Scotty

Not a bad piece if all one desires to do with it is hit the barn door.

Or if you have to outfit 3000 police with the cheapest auto pistol on the market, not to mention the least amount of range training requirements. :rolleyes:

You can keep it, I've fired enough rounds through a glock to know I'll not be betting my life on one.

TS

It is most likely your mags. Could also be a combo of your mags and recoil spring

Did you put +2 baseplates on them? If so you will need to get the extra power Wolff Magazine spring or eqivalent---It is recommended that you put the xtra power spring in factory high caps as well, as your mags will tend to function more reliably, long term. Your weak mag spring is not pushing the follower up firmly/sharply enough to engage the slide stop. Also if you replaced the recoil spring and or recoil spring guide rod with a heavier version, you will see these problems too. A more forceful return to battery because of a xtra power recoil spring in combination with your weak mag springs will not reliably allow the slide stop to be engaged.

I would first work with your mags.

If you send it back to Glock, they will fix it free. Phone number for an RMA is in the
paperwork or can be found online. That being said, it sounds like a worn
slide release to me. If you do not/cannot send it back to Glock for
repair, replace this part (or have a local Glocksmith do it). If all
else fails, I will fix it for you.
Regards,
whit