Dang it! Marred up my Z5-P!

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Hulley

Discussion Starter · Feb 14, 2017

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Ugh, in an effort to reduce the charging effort, I removed the cocking tube support, polished it some and attempted to install an extended charging handle I got from hkparts.net, which I think is wrong (not for a "K" model). Once installed, it was a little difficult to pull back but when I did, it did not want to go forward. I had to tap it pretty hard and in turn, marred up the slot the handle rides in. Keep in mind, without the pin installed, the handle move forward and back easily and I know the pin was centered when I pulled back. Any suggestions for a fix? Should I just take a file and knock the edge off and put some black touch up paint? Ugh, I'm such a dumbass.

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K5GHOST

· #2 · Feb 15, 2017

I have no advice on the matter but wanted to extend my condolences. I would feel like an arse too! I promise you someone here on these forums has the perfect solution. Great community here.

AGG

· #3 · Feb 15, 2017 (Edited)

Welcome to the site--- no problem--- maybe you can send it to one of our Supporting Vendors for repair and refinish!!! :biggrin:

Tony

Dan HK

· #4 · Feb 15, 2017

I never saw the need for an extended handle on the K, but, YMMV. When you get the handle worked out, get your self
some Birchwood Casey super black, like a paint pen but better (flat or gloss, your choice) for a quick and cheap touch up. HTH

Hulley

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 15, 2017

Thanks for the replies, I guess I'll just knock the edges off and hit it with a paint pen.

bauerdb

· #6 · Feb 15, 2017

Try this from your local auto parts store or Home Depot https://www.amazon.com/Automotive-Scratch-Repair-Marker-Black/dp/B00F87S85E

I have used on AKs, ARs, and even a Scandium S&W revolver with great results. I believe its about half of Amazon's price locally.

usp9mm

· #7 · Feb 15, 2017

This stuff is great for little touch up jobs. I have both flat and gloss..... used them on non gun related repairs also.

Dan *HK* said:
I never saw the need for an extended handle on the K, but, YMMV. When you get the handle worked out, get your self
some Birchwood Casey super black, like a paint pen but better (flat or gloss, your choice) for a quick and cheap touch up. HTH

BravoSector1

· #8 · Feb 15, 2017

I agree. Apply the gun lipstick and press. It will acquire more character as it is used. The money you'll dump into correcting/refinishing the weapon would be better applied on the range/in the field.

MickeyD

· #9 · Feb 15, 2017

If you are having an issue with stiff cocking, check out this thread. Helped mine a lot.

SSgBunny

· #10 · Feb 16, 2017

Mine's a range toy, figure it will get scratched once in a while.

Hulley

Discussion Starter · #11 · Feb 16, 2017

MickeyD said:
If you are having an issue with stiff cocking, check out this thread. Helped mine a lot.

Yep, saw that earlier. Will need to do this as my bolt carrier has a 90 degree angle. Thanks!

Hulley

Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 16, 2017

SSgBunny said:
Mine's a range toy, figure it will get scratched once in a while.

Not really worried about scratches, the metal is in way that it has a very sharp edge and I want to treat the exposed metal to keep any rust from forming. I shoot all my guns and even try to do some shooting classes with them.

OlDirtyBastard

· #13 · Feb 16, 2017

looks like you could take a small bastard file, smooth it out and finish with a bluing pen to prevent rust . i've had good results with the casey bluing pen on some of my old S&W revolvers and MAK90's .

Hulley

Discussion Starter · #14 · Feb 16, 2017

OlDirtyBastard said:
looks like you could take a small bastard file, smooth it out and finish with a bluing pen to prevent rust . i've had good results with the casey bluing pen on some of my old S&W revolvers and MAK90's .

Thank you sir.

piglatinhater

· #15 · Feb 17, 2017

We've all done it. Kind of like a the first scratch on a new car. You either learn to deal with it and do you best to never repeat it or get used to paying to refinish after ever range trip..

Klaus Von Richter

· #16 · Feb 17, 2017

I wouldn't worry about it. To many people baby their guns. Shoot it, enjoy it, if you are actually using your guns they will get some character.

saki302

· #17 · Feb 19, 2017

Smooth the sharp edges with a small needle file, and touch up with a good cold blue (Oxpho blue, etc).

You won't even notice it after a while. Paint may scrape off there if it's not a hard paint like Alumahyde or ceracoat.

-Dave

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