One failure on my USP9

[GlockHoshang]

I shot 75 rounds yesterday, and on the 69:th round, the brass stuck between the nest round and the ejector. I had a FTF (i think its called so);g . A buddy told me its because of the cold weather out there. But my Glock have never jammed, even thought if shot it alot this winter, in extreme cold.

The ammo was S&B 115 g. Im worried that it happens next time i shoot the USP. I cant stand guns that FTF:s on me.;1

Could it be the mag? My Glock mags seems to have better quality than those of HK:S.

[TacticalShot]

FTF stands for either failure-to-feed or failure-to-fire, depending on the particular malfunction. What you had was an FTE --- failure-to-eject or failure-to-extract, depending on the exact malf.

I have 3 USPs (1 full-size and 2 compacts) and they are some of the best feeding and functioning firearms I own. If the spent shell was left in the chamber it means that it was not extracted properly. You may have a gunsmith check your extractor for tension or damage (if you don't know how to do that yourself). If the casing failed to eject by being caught in the ejection port (i.e., classic stovepipe) it may be your hold was a bit loose because of tiredness or the cold.

[GlockHoshang]

Yes, i fired offhand when it happened, but ive never limpwrist, at least not with my Glock. Is USP more limpwrist-sensetive than Glock?

[HAMMERHEAD]

Not necssarily.
Chances are the ammo is a little weak compered to what H&K designed their pistols around.
The round just didn't hit the ejector with enough authority. It's also probable that a firmer grip (like a vice) may have prevented it.
Hotter (better) would likely not have failed.
It would not bother me S&B ammo, if it had been premium JHP ammo, that would.
My USP's have always been on average more reliable than Glock.
Do you have access to different ammo?
Try to keep track of how far the brass is thrown from the gun.
USP's thrive on hot ammo.

[GlockHoshang]

Originally posted by HAMMERHEAD
Not necssarily.
Chances are the ammo is a little weak compered to what H&K designed their pistols around.
The round just didn't hit the ejector with enough authority. It's also probable that a firmer grip (like a vice) may have prevented it.
Hotter (better) would likely not have failed.
It would not bother me S&B ammo, if it had been premium JHP ammo, that would.
My USP's have always been on average more reliable than Glock.
Do you have access to different ammo?
Try to keep track of how far the brass is thrown from the gun.
USP's thrive on hot ammo.

Thats the answer! Magtech is hot and excellent ammo but costs much more...the thing is that S&B costs less for me, and gives me more bang for the buck. Is S&B 124 g hotter than 115g? Also, yes the brass dont fly away very far, as a matter of fact one case landed on top of my indexfinger (damn it felt hot).

115 g is perfect for my Glock, but sad to have experienced seems to weak for the USP.

Ill continue my shooting with S&B and will update you people, if the problem still occurs. Thanks for your replies#wav

[buddyRoland]

S&B is good ammo. But if you were firing reloads, things happen.