I recently sold a Spikes Punisher receiver to a friend. While he was attempting to install the trigger guard, the receiver broke due to user error. Posting this for future reference to hopefully help someone else.
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I recently sold a Spikes Punisher receiver to a friend. While he was attempting to install the trigger guard, the receiver broke due to user error. Posting this for future reference to hopefully help someone else.
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Did the receiver break at the ears where the roll pin is, or the other side? If it broke at the ears, I'm guessing your friend didn't support the lower correctly when driving in the roll pin.
So what I got from this was that your friend broke one of the ears off the lower and you want Spike to replace the lower? That sucks that it broke, but this is something that every assembly guide I have read has warned about. You should suggest that your friend be more careful or buy a preassembled lower next time.
I dont care for spikes, they are low tier and a plinker rifle at best.
That being said, THIS WAS YOUR FRIENDS FAULT. He didnt support the lower ears properly, ANY lower reciever will break like this if you dont support the ears properly.
Breakage of the ears is caused by improper supporting of the upper receiver during installation of the trigger guard. I'm not surprised Spikes did not cover this...as it is commonly and routinely seen as user error. Take your licks and buy another.
Not a fan of spikes but like already stated, not their fault.
Missed it. Sorry dude, but you shouldn't expect the manufacturer to cover user error. Breaking the trigger guard ears is well known potential issue and easily avoidable. Its been covered pretty thoroughly online.
You're friend has three options:
1. Use some JB weld to fix the problem, and install a trigger guard modified to attach with button head screws.
2. Install the Stark grip. It covers up that part of the receiver anyway.
3. Find a full Magpul MIAD kit or at least the one piece trigger guard/front strap.
IMO it shouldn't be up to the manufacturer to fix an installation error. Trying to install a trigger guard without supporting the "ears" is what resulted it the break. Sorry for the owner but it looks like a Gunsmith needs to come to the rescue.
If proper assembly procedures are not followed, this is indeed what happens. This is not a failure on the manufacturer's part. It's rather lame to even post that info here. :rolleyes: