Spare parts, for those of you super collectors out there...

[99999]

Hey BigBore and friends... Those of you guys that have growing collections of HK handguns. What items do you keep for long term maintenance of the guns? Do you tend to keep extra springs, bushings, etc? I am thinking of picking a few up as it is not always very easy to get parts directly from HK, and was wondering what the rest of you do. I would hate to think that by the time I would need a spare part (several years from now) that I wouldn't be able to get them very well from HK anymore, for whatever reason.

I don't, of course, have this concern with the 1911 models, as those are American born and will always be around, but for my USP's, PSP's, Mark23's, etc... i am a bit more concerned about it. I am hopeful with HK making some of there HK45's in the US now that there will be more of a movement to have parts, etc. readily available for the long haul here, but you never know.

[johnnfx13]

I would also like to know this little fact from the long time HK owners. Like how long mag springs last? And does any part on the USP40 mags wear out? Really wish they were made from some sort of metal...

But yea, what should I have a few of on hand?

[MaverickH1]

I started making a list of things... and just had to stop. Bottom line, the parts you need to get to be fully prepared would end up costing you as much as a new USP. So buy another one and keep it locked up in the safe.

Seriously, that's how I feel. For some sample pricing:

- Extractor - ~$50
- Firing Pin - ~$60
- Firing Pin spring - ~$5
- Extractor spring - ~$5
- Hammer spring - ~$7
- Firing pin block spring - ~$5
- Trigger return spring - ~$5
- Complete recoil assembly - ~$90
- A couple spare magazines - ~$50-$80
- Roll pins for extractor, firing pin, mag release - ~$12 for all
- Trigger bar - ~$30

Crap, I ended up remaking the list I had earlier. But that will bring you to $329-$359, and I think those are the "must have" parts. There are still plenty of parts not included in that list that could easily break over a long period of time and usage.

A couple hundred more and you can go ahead and purchase a very slightly used USP.

[99999]

I started making a list of things... and just had to stop. Bottom line, the parts you need to get to be fully prepared would end up costing you as much as a new USP. So buy another one and keep it locked up in the safe.

Seriously, that's how I feel. For some sample pricing:

- Extractor - ~$50
- Firing Pin - ~$60
- Firing Pin spring - ~$5
- Extractor spring - ~$5
- Hammer spring - ~$7
- Firing pin block spring - ~$5
- Trigger return spring - ~$5
- Complete recoil assembly - ~$90
- A couple spare magazines - ~$50-$80
- Roll pins for extractor, firing pin, mag release - ~$12 for all
- Trigger bar - ~$30

Crap, I ended up remaking the list I had earlier. But that will bring you to $329-$359, and I think those are the "must have" parts. There are still plenty of parts not included in that list that could easily break over a long period of time and usage.

A couple hundred more and you can go ahead and purchase a very slightly used USP.

Well, that sort of in essence is what I have done. Glad to know I now have an excuse for buying so many of these darned things.... =)

[99999]

I assume though, that people at least keep extra recoil springs and bushings on hand? or maybe no one even does that, I don't remember how long they really last.

[99999]

Seriously. No one keeps any springs or bushings around? Seems easy to find 1911 "parts kits" out there to make sure I will have all that I need for awhile, but for the HK USP type stuff, I am not sure what all I would need. Probably at least a few spare recoil springs at least I would think... No one has any imput?

[MaverickH1]

I would place priority on all springs. Heaven forbid that you experience rust in the next 100 years in an HK, but the springs will be the first to bite it. If you have the tools and know how to replace the recoil spring, definitely stock up on one. If you don't, I'd suggest just having a spare assembly.

After springs, I would look to replace the parts that can wear down over usage. Like the firing pin. Like the extractor. Like roll pins.

After those, I would look to replace any part that has broken on someone else's USP. And that would be a list I'd leave to you to start looking for over time. It might include a trigger bar, disconnector for an earlier USP, etc, etc.

Most of those parts were outlined in my previous list.

[99999]

How many rounds is the recoil assembly supposed to last?