HK P2000 - problem with inserting backstrap

[yrs]

Hi, I recently got a HK P2000. Of course, it has the interchangeable backstraps. So last night I tried to change the backstrap. I had no problem taking it out. But when inserting the backstrap, it does not go all the way in. The design of the P2000 is that the backstrap pushes the hammer strut and spring. I got to about a quarter inch from the end, then the backstrap won't budge. I was pushing by hand. Is there some trick or tool needed to do this? The manual just says to slide and push all the way. I looked around the internet and don't see anyone mention this problem. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? I'm still a newbie with handguns, so I'd appreciate any help. Thank you.

[MontClaire]

I would take it to the shop you bought it from. Generally, you have to push it all the way and hold it then insert the pin. It's on the spring and it shouldn't be too hard. But if you're stuck - don't push it then. Let someone at the store do it.

[gumby]

I'm sorry I can't help, mine went in easily. I changed from the medium to the large back strap by pressing the hammer strut and spring and then pushing up on the large back strap. You might want to call HK or stop by the LGS you bought it from, they should be able to help you.

[yrs]

Thanks MontClair and gumby, good to know it should go in by hand. The thing is I didn't buy this gun new, got it from the marketplace here, so I'll give it another shot tonight when I get home. I definitely won't push too hard. If it's still no good, I'll check out my LGS.

[Gauss]

Have you looked on Youtube? Ive found vids there for all sorts of odd gun stuff. Theyve been very helpful.

[yrs]

Have you looked on Youtube? Ive found vids there for all sorts of odd gun stuff. Theyve been very helpful.

Yeah, I did, though it was very late last night and I was so sleepy. Found one on changing backstrap for P30, no P2000 though. The P30 backstrap was a different design, the hammer strut and spring was held in place separately, not by the backstrap itself.

[Smoothie]

Insert it without the spring just to check for proper fit.

Mine replaced without problem...

[uberexuberant]

Make sure the hammer is forward, in the decocked position, that way the hammer strut can go all the way up into the frame. Then try pushing the backstrap all the way up. If you can still not push the backstrap all the way up, make sure that the hammer spring is sitting correctly on the hammer strut and backstrap, also, make sure you're aligning the backstrap to the frame correctly.

[yrs]

Thanks guys, I figured out last night. It was more of my inexperience than anything else. I have shot this gun just once, it was great. Now the grip fits even better, I'm sure I'll love it even more. Thank you all.