G17raider Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 I was looking at my dad's P16 today, he hasn't shot it yet. I found what looks to be a crack on the frame. Here is a pic: Should I (or he) be concerned? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 I would be concerned since this is a new gun, but that being said, the dustcovers only functionality is what its name implies (and to add weight:D ). It should be ok to shoot, but if it got out with that crack quality control is not doing it’s job. I would check over the whole gun to make sure everything is good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 why not try calling PARA and inform them of this defect and maybe they'd replace it with a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 I agree with these guys - if its a new gun, send it back to Para w/ a letter stating "WTF?????". They'll hopefully replace the frame, though it may be correctable via welding and refinishing. This kind of defect isn't acceptable on a new firearm. I agree w/ wombat that you should check the whole gun over to make sure that there aren't any other problems, too.... Its hard to say if the crack will develop into something that will interfere with the functioning of the gun - if it can be handled under warranty, there's no reason to worry about it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwiz Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 A competent gunsmith can weld that up. I saw a Para once where the dust cover cracked completely through, so that the only thing holding it onto the rest of the frame was the scope mount. The dustcover was welded back onto the frame with no ill effects (except it is still a Para). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 The dustcover was welded back onto the frame with no ill effects (except it is still a Para). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ouch... ... but true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneet Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 It's actually not a crack but a casting flaw. Paras are all racked with them horribly. That's why there are normally extra charges for finishing them. We get calls from our platers all the time asking us if we want a flaw that they uncovered welded up prior to plating. Not sure what their response would be should you ask for warranty replacement. Can't hurt to try if it bothers you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingerjg Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 I agree with these guys - if its a new gun, send it back to Para w/ a letter stating "WTF?????". They'll hopefully replace the frame, though it may be correctable via welding and refinishing. This kind of defect isn't acceptable on a new firearm. I agree w/ wombat that you should check the whole gun over to make sure that there aren't any other problems, too.... I talked to Cameron(G17raider) this morning. He said this was a used gun w/ a bull barrel installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 I talked to Cameron(G17raider) this morning. He said this was a used gun w/ a bull barrel installed. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Then I'd say just keep a close eye on it, and save the piece if it cracks off If it starts to travel back towards the rails, take action. Either way, you can have it welded up and refinished, if it becomes a problem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 No crack. As Renee said, it is a casting flaw. Ignore it. If you can't, be prepared for lots of expensive cosmetic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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