Hk45c issue

[wingfoot]

****UPDATE**** 2-20-2009



I have a couple of issues with my hk45c.
1- With the slide to the rear, sometimes when putting the magazine in, the slide will come forward without the releasing the slide release lever. I don't feel as if I'm slamming the magazine in hard either.

2- I bought a new factory hk 10 round magazine for the same pistol and with it loaded with 10 rounds sometimes it will not fully seat and slide back down. If I take one round out it will install properly.

Has anyone had these issues with theirs? Anyone know what the problem could be?

Thanks and I do love my pistol it is my first and only HK, so far.

[Phalanx1]

I have the HK45 and the 45c. No problems with either.

[RyuNoKai]

No failures with mine at all.

[igcsteve]

No problems here either, in fact I shoot better with it than my other H&K's. Not sure what the problem could be, I just have the factory magazines.

[orfeo]

I have a couple of issues with my hk45c.
1- With the slide to the rear, sometimes when putting the magazine in, the slide will come forward without the releasing the slide release lever. I don't feel as if I'm slamming the magazine in hard either.

2- I bought a new factory hk 10 round magazine for the same pistol and with it loaded with 10 rounds sometimes it will not fully seat and slide back down. If I take one round out it will install properly.

Has anyone had these issues with theirs? Anyone know what the problem could be?

Thanks and I do love my pistol it is my first and only HK, so far.

#1 Fairly normal and not a problem. . . many people prefer this.

#2 The 10-round mag has a stronger spring than the 8-round mag, and with all ten rounds loaded, it will require more force to insert on a closed slide than with only 9 rounds in it, but if you say it doesn't seat correctly on an OPEN slide, that sounds strange. . . With a locked-open slide, it should snap right in pretty easily.

[DCCarper]

I have same experience with #1, and not just on HK45, My sig 226, G19 and CZ 75, all does this if I insert the magazine not soft enough

[AWD]

My HK45c does #1, as does my USPc9. Nothing wrong with it.

[hkmp5rocks]

All is well here with mine. Try loading your 10 round mags and let them sit a few weeks to set the spring. A full mag may be tough to seat on a closed slide.

[hkmp5rocks]

All is well here with mine. Try loading your 10 round mags and let them sit a few weeks to set the spring. A full mag may be tough to seat on a closed slide.

[quikz]

Prob #1: Is not an issue to me....It's a terrific value-add for sure.

Prob #2: CHECK the number of rounds you are inserting into the mag. Although it's a 10-rounder, you can actually fit 11-rds into the mag. If you put 11 rds in there, you may experience those probs you're having.

[CPshooter]

I don't have issue #1 on my USP .40 Compact. Some people prefer it because it can shave time off their reloads, but I would prefer to perform this function manually. I wouldn't be too happy if mine did this. (What is the actual cause of this, mechanically speaking?)

As far as issue #2..well I'm wondering where you got a 10 round magazine for your 45c! Is it a factory magazine for the HK45 by any chance?

[LCSO264]

Quikz beat me to it, regarding issue #2. I noted this problem when I first got my HK45. turns out I don't count as well as I thought I did? Anyway, I was doing this and not knowing it?

as for issue #1, have not had that occure with either my HK45 or HK45c? although, as stated above, it is not uncommon. I have had this issue with Sigs in the past... and I have witnessed it with Glocks (I don't own any Glocks)...

good luck

[wingfoot]

As far as issue #2..well I'm wondering where you got a 10 round magazine for your 45c! Is it a factory magazine for the HK45 by any chance?

Are you asking if HK makes a 10 round magazine for the hk45c? If so, the answer is yes.

[wingfoot]

Prob #1: Is not an issue to me....It's a terrific value-add for sure.

Prob #2: CHECK the number of rounds you are inserting into the mag. Although it's a 10-rounder, you can actually fit 11-rds into the mag. If you put 11 rds in there, you may experience those probs you're having.

Ok, I understand that issue #1 is common and that some folks like this for speed, but I'm wondering if that is by design or by flaw? Seems that it doesn't happen to everyone so I'm leaning towards it could be a flaw. My personal preference is to release the slide myself manually. It just kind of un-nerved me when it happened because I've put around 500 rounds through it and that never happened to me before until this past weekend. I guess I could give a HK a call and see what they have to say.

I didn't think I was putting 11 rounds in but I will keep that in mind.

[RyuNoKai]

if someone is not throwing the magazine in with substantial force when this happens, it must be considered a type of failure. Yes lotsa guys think it's great for speed, but what happens if it does it by jostling the gun about? then you need to rack the slide on a reload, not good. My M16A2 way back when went full auto on me, and my buddies thought it was great. But, that means something is broken, and could kaboom on me.

[wingfoot]

I sent HK an email a few minutes ago and I'll post what they tell me.

[wingfoot]

Ok, I talked with Travis at HK a few minutes ago and this is what he told me.

Issue #1 is normal and in fact he said on page 28 of my manual it talks about this. He asked which manual I had, apparently there are 2 different manuals, I have the all black one. I'm at work right now so I haven't had a chance to check it out.

Issue #2- He said due to the pressure of the springs that this will happen and to leave the slide locked back when inserting the 10 rounder.

Side note: He also said they're supposed to start taking delivery of the new MR rifles by mid-year to 4th qtr of this year.

Hope this helps some of you.

[AWD]

Travis is great... glad he's back with HK. Glad you got everything worked out.

AWD

[CPshooter]

Are you asking if HK makes a 10 round magazine for the hk45c? If so, the answer is yes.So is it actually made for the 45c? Or is it just a HK45 magazine that also fits the 45c?

[wingfoot]

So is it actually made for the 45c? Or is it just a HK45 magazine that also fits the 45c?
I believe it will also fit the USP.

[AWD]

So is it actually made for the 45c?

Yes

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=411627

[LSP 972]

I believe it will also fit the USP.

The Compact ONLY.

The ten round magazine made for the full-size HK45 will also fit/function in the HK45C and the USPc .45

There is a special floorplate designed to be used with the two smaller-capacity pistols, that flares out and up, blending into the shorter grip. This makes for one BIG-time bulky magazine, unsuitable (IMO) for carrying. It does make for a nice car or house gun addition, though.

This special floorplate does NOT have to be present; the magazine will fit fine as is, but will stick out the bottom of the 45C/USPc an inch or so.

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[STW]

Issue #1 I consider a non-issue. It won't happen without the insertion of the mag. If I reload and the slide comes down I start shootin', of not I rack it then start shootin'... If I've got a lull in the action I'm going to press check after a reload anyhow. I don't ever use the slide releases unless I'm doing one handed drills anyway.

[CPshooter]

Ahh, I didn't even know they made a 10 rounder. Like already mentioned, it's not ideal for concealed carry, but it does make the 45c a little more appealing to me. I'm thinking about picking up a HK45 or 45c sometime soon. At least I know I have the option of 10 rounds should I end up with a 45c.

[2nd2none]

I wish my HK45c had issue #1...it rarely does it, even if I slam the mag. in hard