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Posted: 2/26/2007 8:14:41 PM EDT
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popcorn: check
OST this should be good. |
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Posted: 2/26/2007 8:25:35 PM EDT
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These things happen
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Posted: 2/27/2007 6:33:22 AM EDT
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Things do go wrong some times with certain production lots of parts, so I'm not out to break anyone’s balls, but having said that, the forum is open for discussion of the whole pistol verse gas tube or even the POF verses HK’s design as long as it stays reined to the spirit of the trouble shooting concepts. Myself, the idea of the pistol pressing against the bolt (receiver) and the FSB causes distortions in the barrel harmonics, requiring that the barrel be more of the heaver type to over come this, is a con item over the gas tube design. Also, in regards to the 416, the bolt fit to the carrier is on the loose side (read almost like a bb in a box car), and on some the POF units, the bolt to carrier fit is a bit too tight (may just be certain lot plating problem). |
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Posted: 2/27/2007 6:36:30 AM EDT
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So did you contact POF?
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Posted: 2/27/2007 6:40:57 AM EDT
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Pistons blow
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Posted: 2/27/2007 6:45:06 AM EDT
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+1 to the OP, how many total rounds downrange? what kind of ammo? And last, Have you contacted POF yet? |
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Posted: 2/27/2007 7:11:57 AM EDT
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shitstorm spotted on the weather map.
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Posted: 2/27/2007 7:17:25 AM EDT
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Damned right they do. But I suspect this is all made up because everyone knows that the piston design will run forever!! |
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Posted: 2/27/2007 7:21:48 AM EDT
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To add,
This thread is worthless without a photo!!!! |
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Posted: 2/27/2007 7:25:16 AM EDT
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Have you contacted POF yet?
Have you contacted POF yet? Have you contacted POF yet? Have you contacted POF yet? Have you contacted POF yet? Have you contacted POF yet? Have you contacted POF yet? Have you contacted POF yet? |
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Posted: 2/27/2007 7:36:00 AM EDT
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I saw a broken Ares at a gun shop two weeks ago. I am not sold on the benefits of the piston yet. The Future Weapons demo of the HK was nice, but I'll probably never have a full auto anyway.
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Posted: 2/27/2007 7:58:26 AM EDT
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Ive always thought that the pushrod seemed like the weak link in the system but this is the first time ive heard it happening. Never had a problem with mine but they do sell replacements, that is if nothing else went wrong to cause the break.
Please more info and pics. |
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Posted: 2/27/2007 11:27:55 AM EDT
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Of course I did, do think I'm a fucking retard or something? I think I understood your question the first time you typed it. POF is replacing the part, obviously. Here are pics. The round part of the piston op rod broke off while firing, causing the weapon to short stroke. The round disc on the end of the op rod is nowhere to be found. Round count on the upper is 3200 rounds, mostly Wolf 62 gr or Wolf 55 gr. Typical plinking ammo.  
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Posted: 2/27/2007 11:33:48 AM EDT
[#14]
Just one correction. It wasn't the piston that broke. It was the push rod.
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Posted: 2/27/2007 11:35:28 AM EDT
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Thats funny !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry your gun broke . My gas tube is blue but it aint broke. |
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Posted: 2/27/2007 11:36:29 AM EDT
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Or it's called an Op rod. Tomato Tomaaaaato.
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Posted: 2/27/2007 11:37:39 AM EDT
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Don't mind TopCrest. He's a sympathizer to the EVIL manufacturors!  I don't think anyone here doubts that POF will make it right. |
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Posted: 2/27/2007 11:42:56 AM EDT
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Looks like a taper design would work better , instead of the sharp transistion to the smaller rod ???? Beuller ????
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Posted: 2/27/2007 11:43:57 AM EDT
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Anyway, the point of this thread was to let you guys see a major malfunction that ocurred with my POF upper's piston system. I was very surprised by this part busting.
I am boxing up the part after I post this, I have already been assured by CHris at POF that I'll be getting a new push rod shortly, and everybody is happy. This incident is the first time I've heard of a problem of this type with the POF upper, that is why I posted up here. |
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Posted: 2/27/2007 11:49:15 AM EDT
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 A reference of what the push rod should look like and what mine looks like now. Got to get back to work now, talk ya'll in a few. |
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Posted: 2/27/2007 12:25:30 PM EDT
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I didn't sleep at a holiday inn express last night, but that makes sense. BTW, 3200 rounds of wolf ain't sheeit. 
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Posted: 2/27/2007 1:46:23 PM EDT
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Yeah man, this upper eats wolf and doesn't miss a beat, usually.
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Posted: 2/27/2007 1:55:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/27/2007 2:24:35 PM EDT
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I vote for the low restriction mufflers! '68 -383 CID w/S package Fastback, midnight blue W/ white interior, took delievery 10-5-67, oh to be young again. 
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Posted: 2/27/2007 2:55:26 PM EDT
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My user name always attracts the best of the best.  Move to Florida, we have no inspections!  ETA: Did I mention pistons suck? |
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