I'm an experienced shooter that has many guns and I have been shooting a long time. I've never had any issues with guns breaking. I've had thumb safeties break and that's about it.
So I had an Open Gun custom built to my specifications. This is not about trashing the builder and I do not want to name any names. If you figure it out please don't ask or list the name of the builder.
My new open gun that is 6 months old with 15k rounds now has a cracked slide. Its an STI frame and slide.
9mm major. Major load of 124 grain JHP 6.7 WAC 1.145.
How often does this happen?
The gunsmith is fitting a new slide, barrel and comp. I'm paying for the parts and the labor is under warranty.
How does this sound to you guys?
Is this warranty typical for the industry?
I've heard about many cracked Limited and Open slides. What's the deal? Seems like it's happening a lot.
IMO that sounds like the warranty from an individual gunsmith which is normal. It is not typical for a major gun supplier Unless the gun has been modifies i.e. Extra slide lighting... I was surprised to see metal taken off around the ejection port looks cool but to each his own. I would have to ask the gunsmith why they are changing barrell and comp. Welcome to the fun and cost of open division.