[IDontHaveTheTrunkSpace]

I guess it didnt like some spray cleaner that I used because it immediately lost its tension/shape and snapped with the first cycle of the slide. I've ordered a few from HKP but is there any reason I cant use this thing until they arrive?

 

[gtmtnbiker98]

Use it, it will be fine and won't hurt anything. Didn't you get extras with the firearm?

 

[IDontHaveTheTrunkSpace]

It was some Hoppe's 'barrel blaster' spray, in a can, the type that comes out really cold and dries fast, almost like keyboard duster spray with a solvent added. Maybe the cold temperature did it? Maybe it was just a coincidence who knows. I dont recall there being extras in the case it came with but I dont know....its not with me at the moment anyway. Ive got a few on order, thanks for the info though guys

 

[AWD]

Here's a post about the lack of o-ring... http://www.hkpro.com/forum/hk-handgun-talk/143338-hk45-win-range-again-2.html#post1061180

 

[volcom312]

O-rings don't like temp changes, take it off next time I can send u a spare to get by with if u want

 

[ecsuser]

What color o-ring? That should never have happened to a green one. :wink:

 

[Apollo11]

Just take that thing off before you clean, and reinstall after lube.

 

[MPD179]

I haven't had any problems with my o-rings, while shooting or cleaning and was wondering how often they should be replaced.

 

[Apollo11]

...was wondering how often they should be replaced.

When they are broken.

 

[Garrett]

What is the purpose of the O-ring on the barrel?

 

[volcom312]

What color o-ring? That should never have happened to a green one. :wink:

+1. Well said , only green on my machines

 

[JR956678]

What is the purpose of the O-ring on the barrel?

There's a slight amount of clearance between the barrel and the slide - necessary to allow the breech to unlock as the action cycles. The o-ring takes up that clearance and makes for a slightly more consistent alignment between the barrel and the sight plane of the slide.

In practice it's been found to make only a slight improvement in accuracy because the tolerances are quite tight to begin with, but it's a step in a right direction for greater accuracy - no matter how slight.

 

[Garrett]

Thank you for the answer, apologies for taking post off topic.

 

[williamthewolf]

What color o-ring? That should never have happened to a green one. :wink:

Definitely wouldn't have happened with a green one haha. :100000: