Pistol wear question

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How long does a well-built pistol last? I bought one second hand, and it has some cosmetic wear, but I am shooting it all day without problems. Maybe 1000+ rounds through it so far. But I don't know how many thousands previous to me. Is there any way to tell
1.) how many rounds it has had before (not exact but an educated guess based on wear)
2.) How many longer it's going to last
3.) Which parts usually "go" first or need replacing first?

Factor to consider;
I sometimes let friends shoot it who will squeeze off as many rounds as they can to where it gets hot. But I let it cool down.
 
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mr00jimbo said:
How long does a well-built pistol last? I bought one second hand, and it has some cosmetic wear, but I am shooting it all day without problems. Maybe 1000+ rounds through it so far. But I don't know how many thousands previous to me. Is there any way to tell
1.) how many rounds it has had before (not exact but an educated guess based on wear)
2.) How many longer it's going to last
3.) Which parts usually "go" first or need replacing first?
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It is very hard to say depends on the design and flame material. Aluminum may not lasting longer than steel flame and polymar flame with steel insert. But I don't think one can wear his pistol during his life for just target shooting. IPSC or PPC shooters may be worn out their pistol faster. I only shoot each of my guns three hundred rounds every other week and I don't think I can see they die before me:)

Trigun
 
I have broken every single pistol I have owned..EXCEPT my High Standard Supermatic Citation in .22lr, Colt New Service in .45lc. The other ones are auto loaders and just little parts busted...FYI I clean and maintain my guns almost to the OCD point. I guess stuff just breaks after 10-20k plus rds...lol


Any thing made of Zinc is crap. (ie. Sig Mosquito)
 
Jimbo if you're talking about your 220 don't worry about it. I've got a sh*t load more rounds through mine and I haven't had to change a thing.
 
Shoot it, thats what they are ment for. Keep it clean and oiled, replace warn parts when needed.

Springs etc. will wear out, name of the game. Replace warn parts as needed and it should last a very long time. If you are shooting it that much, time to order spare parts and keep them on hand and be familiar with changing them, even at the range.

:)
 
Good advice above... what pistol are you shooting?

I've got a Glock 22 .40 cal that has well over 25,000 rounds thru it. Still going strong without one hic-cup...
 
justin1628 said:
Jimbo if you're talking about your 220 don't worry about it. I've got a sh*t load more rounds through mine and I haven't had to change a thing.
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Good to know! They must be built very well. :cool:

NAA said:
Good advice above... what pistol are you shooting?

I've got a Glock 22 .40 cal that has well over 25,000 rounds thru it. Still going strong without one hic-cup...
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Holy sh*T! :eek:
It's a Sig p220 with unknown rounds. But she's going strong with no hiccups for me yet.
 
I have past 15000 rounds (at least) with my Walther P99 QA and it is still going strong. It has been abused and not cleaned for 7000-8000 rounds and it was still firing. take note that it was also used in tough conditions (duty use): Winter, hot and humid summer, rain,...etc)
 
I disagree with pitdog though. I own a Mosquito and it's been a terrific gun with a couple thousand rounds down the pipe so far. Zinc will wear faster than steel which is why I use a dry lube on the slide instead of oil. Dirt, dust, carbon, etc. all like to stick to oil and that ends up acting like sandpaper, but with continued proper care I doubt I'll ever wear out my Mosquito. For a rimfire pistol I think zinc is a perfectly acceptable slide material.
 
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