StefVanHauwe Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Just shot an IPSC HG L2 match today with my primary open division race gun: the Bul Armory SAS 2 Bullesteros in 9mm major. During the last stage I noticed a strange recoil patern ... When I got back home I checked the gun and noticed the grip was moving slightly towards the frame link. I took the original Bul Armory metal grip off and yes, the frame link was broken in 2 pieces (see pictures below). The gun just has 8200 rounds through it and I have chrono'ed recently to PF165. This is now the 3rd time this happened. The previous 2 times was with my training gun Bullesteros. They had to re-weld the broken framelink back on. I check, clean and lube my open race guns after every training and match, to include the presence and tightness of the different screws. This cannot be a coincidence anymore! I reached out to my gun shop, who directed me to the same welder, who repaired my other gun. The metal grip and/or the framelink are clearly flawed. Bul Armory owners beware! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 The BSteros is poorly built. Cracked my slide at the breechface in less than 5k and they wanted money to repair under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefVanHauwe Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Rnlinebacker said: The BSteros is poorly built. Cracked my slide at the breechface in less than 5k and they wanted money to repair under warranty. Not OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 This seems to be common. The only bul I’ve seen in person has ate itself to the point of not being usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superkaratemonkeyfighter Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I know someone that just broke a safety at a no stress point and it looks like it white metal. Not even a good mim. I Noticed at the last match Tilley wasn’t wearing a Bul jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superkaratemonkeyfighter Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) With MPA making a really decent open gun for the money I’m not sure why anybody would go with Bul now. they really need to step up there support or quality to even maintain customers. Edited September 2, 2023 by Superkaratemonkeyfighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordManHammer Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 My Bullesteros cracked a frame rail at Area 5 this year and Bul Armory gave me a brand new 2023 model gratis. I was past warranty. Very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefVanHauwe Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 9 hours ago, LordManHammer said: My Bullesteros cracked a frame rail at Area 5 this year and Bul Armory gave me a brand new 2023 model gratis. I was past warranty. Very pleased. Indeed good service ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Many other 2011 frames break there at that loop too. Metal grips are generally the cause although not always. I find it doesn't matter much if you keep the main screws tight and there's a good fit on those and the frame tenons. One of my open guns has the loop broken off for at least the past few years. I'd guess there's a lot of 2011s out there with broken loops the owner doesn't even know about. But, if the OPs grip is sliding around without it, then that's probably what's breaking them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Mine was found broken when my smith took it apart for some work. I had put a Cheely steel grip on it, and went blasting. Guess it needed more fitting than I had done. Faxon in Cincinnati welded it up for him, and he fitted the grip correctly. It happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murzikrv Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 BUL is great gun when it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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