M4 failure

[polskiogorki]

Wow... imagine spending all that money on something you would bet your life on due to its know reliability and that happens when you need it most !
I had an m4 that was nothing but reliable , hope they fix it quick for you

 

[Mildwood]

The only reason I can think of for silver solder to not flow is that the mating surfaces were not properly prepped/cleaned, or the temperature wasnt high enough.

 

[Big Bad]

The only reason I can think of for silver solder to not flow is that the mating surfaces were not properly prepped/cleaned, or the temperature wasnt high enough.

After firing nearly 100 rounds, I might guess heat had something to do with it coming apart as well.

 

[G.Mitchell]

After firing nearly 100 rounds, I might guess heat had something to do with it coming apart as well.

A gun as tough as the M4 should run 100+ rounds without coming apart... lol

 

[Trinimon]

100rnds of shot shouldn't get close to the melting point of the solder.

 

[Big Bad]

A gun as tough as the M4 should run 100+ rounds without coming apart... lol

Of course.

 

[Big Bad]

100rnds of shot shouldn't get close to the melting point of the solder.

No? Well it would be too hot to touch and that's for sure, I mean if fired in quick succession and then you would have the expansion of metals thing going on too.

 

[Turkinator]

No? Well it would be too hot to touch and that's for sure, I mean if fired in quick succession and then you would have the expansion of metals thing going on too.

It's no more heat suddenly applied to the barrel than when it was soldered. It is a #### soldering job that's to blame here

 

[dogzilla]

It's a mechanical device, and sometimes they fail. Anything mass produced will have the occasional failure. Even Porche's have the occasional breakdown. That doesn't make the whole brand bad

 

[Boomer]

Did you ensure the magazine cap was tight prior to shooting? Is it possible that the magazine cap came loose?

 

[lerch641]

Did you ensure the magazine cap was tight prior to shooting? Is it possible that the magazine cap came loose?

OP was banned so you may not see a reply any time soon.

That said, I've been pleased with how quickly Stoeger Canada returns emails, I was looking into M1 parts and they sent me a quote within 24 hours. Hopefully their warranty work is just as pleasant.

 

[9.3mauser]

... I had it out a couple times on the Lead Sledplaying around with the zero, and today was the day I really planned on putting it though its paces with 200 00 Buck shells.

I bet this is the clue, not that it matters with double-aught being in pink.