Help needed on a used P2000 - weak ejection issue

[konata88]

Thanks. Good tip.

Mostly my challenge was holding the extractor in place while also holding the roll pin punch with one hand while using a small hammer in the other hand to drive the punch. It was tricky holding the extractor and punch in place with a single hand.

[ptechjpjr]

You can inser the pin punch in from the bottom side to hold the extractor in place and just use the hammer only until the roll pin engages the extractor. After it engages the extractor you will no longer have to hold the extractor in place. Then you can use the pin punch in the normal fashion to install the roll pin the rest of the way. This should make it much easier for you.

[konata88]

Ahhh. Thanks. These little tips make these tasks easier.

[ptechjpjr]

No problem, glad to help. My P2000's are my favorite guns. I wouldn't want anything more than them, not even the P30.

[orfeo]

This "problem" is very common, and is almost always attributable to a very strong, fairly new recoil spring compared to the load you are running. As AWD said, try a hotter load, and you will see a much better ejection.

If you could buy a softer recoil spring, that would cure this issue instantly. Unfortunately, I don't think they are available. However, as the recoil spring wears, you will see an improvement. For now, keep your slide locked back as much as possible, and just shoot the snot out of it. The more you shoot it the better it will get.

[konata88]

This "problem" is very common, and is almost always attributable to a very strong, fairly new recoil spring compared to the load you are running. As AWD said, try a hotter load, and you will see a much better ejection.

If you could buy a softer recoil spring, that would cure this issue instantly. Unfortunately, I don't think they are available. However, as the recoil spring wears, you will see an improvement. For now, keep your slide locked back as much as possible, and just shoot the snot out of it. The more you shoot it the better it will get.

Thanks for the info. But, what if the previous owner indicated he put about 2000 rounds through it (he didn't mention buying a new recoil spring assembly)? I'd assume the problem would have resolved itself by now. How common is this -- unsurprising? Or fairly rare but not surprising when it does happen? I don't have a lot of guns, but I haven't seen this in any of my P226's and my P2ksk, when new or when the recoil spring is replaced.

If 2000 rounds have been put through it and the recoil spring should be acclimated, what would be your next guess of the problem?

I've cleaned the extractor / channel. I'll try hotter rounds as well. Still looking for ideas on what the problem might be if I continue to see it at the range -- I'd like to try to fix it while at the range so I can test it.

Thanks all.

[ptechjpjr]

I would just take it to the range with some quality, brass cased ammo and see how it does. Blazer brass should be fine. Stay away from the Blazer Aluminum until you have the issue resolved. You can not properly diagnose this issue with the Al brass. It will tell you right in your HK manual to fire only high quality, brass cased ammo in your HK's. I would also not try to diagnose this issue with WWB or any other cheap, target range type ammo. Fire it with some good quality ammo that you will be using for Self Defense and see how it does. If it still acts up you can always try putting a new "factory HK" recoil spring in it and trying it again. There might be a chance that the original owner installed a heavier recoil spring in it. Unlikely but possible.

Don't forget my original response about installing either new "factory HK" mag springs or +10% power Wolff mag springs.

[konata88]

I would just take it to the range with some quality, brass cased ammo and see how it does. Blazer brass should be fine. Stay away from the Blazer Aluminum until you have the issue resolved. You can not properly diagnose this issue with the Al brass. It will tell you right in your HK manual to fire only high quality, brass cased ammo in your HK's. I would also not try to diagnose this issue with WWB or any other cheap, target range type ammo. Fire it with some good quality ammo that you will be using for Self Defense and see how it does. If it still acts up you can always try putting a new "factory HK" recoil spring in it and trying it again. There might be a chance that the original owner installed a heavier recoil spring in it. Unlikely but possible.

Don't forget my original response about installing either new "factory HK" mag springs or +10% power Wolff mag springs.

Thanks, will do. I'll take some Speer GDHP or Rem Sabers with me.

Mag springs shipped :)

Thanks!

[ptechjpjr]

Thanks, will do. I'll take some Speer GDHP or Rem Sabers with me.

Mag springs shipped :)

Thanks!

Also try both of your mags and compare how the shells eject with each mag. Mag springs might not make a difference but if they are weak, they need replacing anyway. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

[konata88]

Also try both of your mags and compare how the shells eject with each mag. Mag springs might not make a difference but if they are weak, they need replacing anyway. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

I'll take some known good P2000 mags (tested with my P2ksk) with me as well.

I'll report back after the range.