HK-first jam...dammit!

[ALCO HK]

My USP 40 compact jammed for the first time today. The last round of the mag didnt enter the chamber correctly blocking the slide from home. Does the fact that it was the last round in the mag play any part in the jam?? Or did i load it wrong? Any feedback would be appreciated.

[Black Majik]

Your magazine might be getting weak. HKs magazine springs are notoriously weak.

Wolff has +10% replacement magazine springs for USPcs. My USPc/P2000 magazines have also gotten weaker, just by keeping them loaded.

[HCz]

Did you load it like this by any chance?


I'm not sure what could be the reason, but if this problem happens more often, maybe magazine spring needs replacement.


edit: Black Majik beat me.

[Elucidus]

I agree with the recommendation above. Last round FTfeed is almost always the mag.

[SandDiegoDuner]

I can't believe that catalog... is that real?

[odesskiy]

Yes, it is. Been circulating on the interwebz for a while...

I can't believe that catalog... is that real?

[yasushi]

Did you load it like this by any chance?


I'm not sure what could be the reason, but if this problem happens more often, maybe magazine spring needs replacement.


edit: Black Majik beat me.

That's funny. Is it for real? Where can I get a copy of one? I need to frame it.

[J-cat]

Your magazine might be getting weak. HKs magazine springs are notoriously weak.

Wolff has +10% replacement magazine springs for USPcs. My USPc/P2000 magazines have also gotten weaker, just by keeping them loaded.

+1

I use Wolf as well.

[cineski]

All springs wear out in time and will cause problems if you don't replace them. Don't take this as an issue with your HK.

[l_Z_l]

how many rounds have u put through ur USPc? i have the same thing w/ over 1k rounds no malfunction yet...

[grunz]

How do HK mag feed-lips fare with keeping mags loaded?

[5hundo]

It won't be the last...

Buy a Glock!!!

[HK Dave]

Did you load it like this by any chance?


I'm not sure what could be the reason, but if this problem happens more often, maybe magazine spring needs replacement.


edit: Black Majik beat me.

No friggin way! Did the photographer REALLY load the mag like that? ROFL

[ianS]

Every handgun eventually fails for whatever reason. No exceptions. Shoot long enough and with enough different guns and it happens. Its better to accept that fact instead of living with any illusions. This is why we practrice proper weapons maintenance and failure drills. Still, stuff happens.