half inch groups Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Well my first break on the S_i ltd gun. broke the barrel link in half. I saw wilson combat makes 3 sizes. do any of them work? please tell me they do. I dont want to go to schueman to get one. at $5.00 a peice I cant really complain that bad, but it sure messed with practice today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 It all depends on how the barrel was fitted as to which link was used. A Wilson #3 is .278". That is the "standard" link size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 This would be a good time to seek out a good gunsmith. A link usually breaks because of improper barrel fitting/timing. Just putting in another is not the way to approach the problem. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 That's correct Merlin. I wonder how many rounds have been through the gun. I thought I was the only one that got up this early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half inch groups Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 about 10k through the gun. Don Kehoe built it, so I have to assume the barrel was properly fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Well why not have Don fix it? Broken links that early are usually associated with fit issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonub Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 (edited) curiously how long should links last? Edited January 9, 2007 by Jasonub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Longer than the barrel. There should be almost zero force on the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I think Briley Builds a gun with out a barrel link???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Longer than the barrel. There should be almost zero force on the link. I agree but had one break around 80-100K so it couldn't be a ill fit because it would bever have lasted that long and that was in 175PF days. I think it just plain wore out. When I replace a barrel of course a new link goes in. Most of my Open guns have had barrels and comps replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lombardo Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Is the link chromed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 If it looks like the link is cracked all around the center of the thin edge, that's normal for a lot of them-- it doesn't sound like that's your problem, since your gun quit working, but I had a friend run off and try to get a new link when they noticed it right before a big match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lombardo Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have seen and heard about more small chrome plated parts breaking due to hydrogen embrittlement than anything else. If its chromed, its probably that. Look for signs of link impact also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 If they're fit right they can last 11 years in an Open gun because mine has. The whole gun is blued, no chrome. Not sure if that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half inch groups Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 its chromed and don kehoe doesnt build guns anymore, so I'm just going to send it to someone local. the "ring" just snapped in half while I was shooting it. I started getting jams and the gun was firing 1 shot then jamming. it wasnt extracting either and there was this hollow feel in the grip. I did it three times, then took the gun to the car and stripped it. the link was a half moon after that and I knew I was in for trouble. I never saw link go before on any of my stockers, but these custom jobs are like performance cars. you never know whats going to happen from day to day. the gun ran flawlessly prior to this. thanks for all the advice. I do appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lombardo Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 its chromed Aha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 i wonder if the guy you brought it from gave you the actual round count.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half inch groups Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 well you know the guy... he's a member here, audiksputok or whatever he goes by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 oh well. no use crying over spilt milk . get it fixed and get back to shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adiksaputok Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 (edited) i wonder if the guy you brought it from gave you the actual round count.... it has around 4-5k rnds i believe i gave 1/2"grp full description of the gun and even testfired it before making any decision it is one of my limited back up gun. i feel your pain 1/2"grp.. the link size they usually use #3 Edited January 9, 2007 by adiksaputok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half inch groups Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 not since I bought it! I put around 5-6k through it already. I have no problems with you Adiksaputok. I'm thrilled to have it. I'm just trying to get to the easy quick fix here. I knew yoshi knew you, so I thought he might know the gun. That is all. not pissed at you. just pissed I cant shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 not sure i do know him. my comments weren't meant as an attack on your character, adiksaputok. My apologies if it came off that way. I don't keep good track of how many rounds has gone down my guns. If i ever decide to sell any of my guns (which will never happen), i will give a higher than normal estimate to the potential buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adiksaputok Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 not sure i do know him. my comments weren't meant as an attack on your character, adiksaputok. My apologies if it came off that way. I don't keep good track of how many rounds has gone down my guns. If i ever decide to sell any of my guns (which will never happen), i will give a higher than normal estimate to the potential buyer. no harm done no problem with me. its just my concience i feel guilty cause the sti came from me thats all and your comment was not taken as an attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 i would feel the same way. in fact, i had a wilson CQB which i owned but never shot (don't like guns i can't modify because of some uber expensive finish) i sold to a friend. It loaded and shot factory ammo with no problems. Reloads were a completely different story. Wouldn't feed worth a damn. He was getting frustrated and I felt bad since i sold him the gun. Just to prove its not the gun and it was the reloads, i loaded up around 4000 rounds of ammo for him (he paid for the materials) to shoot. My reloads fed perfect. Now he feels the purchase was well worth it. Its all about customer satisfaction. Sorry for the long thread jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half inch groups Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 I just want to reiterate that I'm not upset about my purchase at all. theres no buyers remorse. this gun is beautiful. the worksmanship is above par. It has nothing to with Adiksoputok. he even felt guilty enough to pm me and offer to fix the gun for me. that speaks bounds of his character. now if I could just get the gun fixed so the fun can continue.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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