riceboy72
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Finally took the recently purchased Heckler & Koch P2000 9mm out for it's test run and overall, I'm very pleased with this pistol. Extremely accurate, comfortable to shoot in terms of ergonomics and recoil using various ammunition, and a dream to clean up (easier than my Glock). This pistol really impressed me, but there's a few things that are nagging at me. P2000 owners, please chime in.
First off, the slide wouldn't always lock open after the last shot. I've read that replacing the mag springs with Wolff springs does help, but I'm disgruntled with it being a brand new gun and of H&K quality. Anyone else have this issue?
Secondly, there were a few FTE's on the very last round where the casing would get caught up at a weird angle and not eject, causing the slide to seize and subsequently needed to be cleared to be ready for the new magazine. I was using 115 grain Remington UMC ammo, so I'm not sure if the lighter load was the issue or if it was the pistol itself. Overall, it flung brass religiously and never had a failure during the firing cycle, but only on the last round in the magazine. Mind you, this wasn't all the time, but my girlfriend had three FTE's so I'm not sure if she was limpwristing it or not. I'll try this pistol out tomorrow with different loads, but it was frustrating to see this from an H&K pistol.
Lastly, it seems that a weird wear mark has started on the right side of the barrel locking block where it mates with the ejection port, directly under the serial number. While I understand wear will occur as part of the lock up and mechanics of the slide as it mates with the barrel, this concerns me because the pistol is new and only had 126 rounds run through it. The wear mark has reduced the finish down the side of the locking block and even though it doesn't affect function, it's just irritating to look at. Anyone else have this issue with their P2000? If it's normal, I won't worry about it. While I do believe my pistols are meant to be shot, accelerated wear - especially in the infancy of the pistol - is less than desireable. I'll try to post pics if I can get a decent close up.
Overall, this pistol is great. Lightened LEM trigger, night sights, and good leather make this quite the handsome carry package. It's been a bit since I've had the 'wow' factor from a pistol, but the P2000 left me with a smile on my face and a target with a gaping hole punched out. The issues mentioned aside, I'm very happy with it and am strongly considering the 45c as my next purchase.
I know, I know, what's a post without pictures. Here's a few of my new fascination with Heckler & Koch pistols, fresh from the range without a bath. I look at it as a new sibling for my P7.
First off, the slide wouldn't always lock open after the last shot. I've read that replacing the mag springs with Wolff springs does help, but I'm disgruntled with it being a brand new gun and of H&K quality. Anyone else have this issue?
Secondly, there were a few FTE's on the very last round where the casing would get caught up at a weird angle and not eject, causing the slide to seize and subsequently needed to be cleared to be ready for the new magazine. I was using 115 grain Remington UMC ammo, so I'm not sure if the lighter load was the issue or if it was the pistol itself. Overall, it flung brass religiously and never had a failure during the firing cycle, but only on the last round in the magazine. Mind you, this wasn't all the time, but my girlfriend had three FTE's so I'm not sure if she was limpwristing it or not. I'll try this pistol out tomorrow with different loads, but it was frustrating to see this from an H&K pistol.
Lastly, it seems that a weird wear mark has started on the right side of the barrel locking block where it mates with the ejection port, directly under the serial number. While I understand wear will occur as part of the lock up and mechanics of the slide as it mates with the barrel, this concerns me because the pistol is new and only had 126 rounds run through it. The wear mark has reduced the finish down the side of the locking block and even though it doesn't affect function, it's just irritating to look at. Anyone else have this issue with their P2000? If it's normal, I won't worry about it. While I do believe my pistols are meant to be shot, accelerated wear - especially in the infancy of the pistol - is less than desireable. I'll try to post pics if I can get a decent close up.
Overall, this pistol is great. Lightened LEM trigger, night sights, and good leather make this quite the handsome carry package. It's been a bit since I've had the 'wow' factor from a pistol, but the P2000 left me with a smile on my face and a target with a gaping hole punched out. The issues mentioned aside, I'm very happy with it and am strongly considering the 45c as my next purchase.
I know, I know, what's a post without pictures. Here's a few of my new fascination with Heckler & Koch pistols, fresh from the range without a bath. I look at it as a new sibling for my P7.
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