[nitetrain]

After over 2000 rounds through my gen 2 9mm, had a first issue!! The charging handle literally broke while I was charging one in the chamber! The handle fell on the floor, and the small piece you see in the pic, stayed in the bolt! I got home and was able to take the bolt out with no issues!!! Look like a phone call to Keltec, to see if they can send a new one!! Also thinking of getting one of those Sumo heavy charge handle!! Does keltec respond quickly with parts???

 

[H2OMAN]

My guess is that they would send you a replacement right away.
Offer to return the broken one so they can inspect it.

 

[nitetrain]

My guess is that they would send you a replacement right away.
Offer to return the broken one so they can inspect it.

Hope so, I'll call in the morning, see what they say

 

[gbdeamer]

After over 2000 rounds through my gen 2 9mm, had a first issue!! The charging handle literally broke while I was charging one in the chamber! The handle fell on the floor, and the small piece you see in the pic, stayed in the bolt! I got home and was able to take the bolt out with no issues!!! Look like a phone call to Keltec, to see if they can send a new one!! Also thinking of getting one of those Sumo heavy charge handle!! Does keltec respond quickly with parts???

How were you able to get the broken piece out???

 

[Lowranger]

I too am wondering how you got that stub out.

Drill & tap ?

Screw extractor ?

 

[haugrdr]

I too am wondering how you got that stub out.

Drill & tap ?

Screw extractor ?

He probably took the bolt out and tapped it out with a punch. Or it just fell out.


This is a first for me anyways. Haven't seen a broken handle like that before.

 

[nitetrain]

He probably took the bolt out and tapped it out with a punch. Or it just fell out.


This is a first for me anyways. Haven't seen a broken handle like that before.

You are correct!! I had to make sure I charged the handle before disassembly, so I just stuck the handle in the hole and it was enough to charge the handle, then I took it apart and as I was sliding the bolt out, the piece dropped out! I was pretty shocked when the handle just dropped to the floor!! Crazy

 

[850sub]

The handle is only held in place by spring tension. Remove the spring; handle falls out.

 

[3wbdriver]

The handle is only held in place by spring tension. Remove the spring; handle falls out.

^^^This. Mine broke at about the 4,000 rd mark. I was shooting through a magazine and it broke at some point during the shooting. I discovered it after swapping mags and trying to recharge the bolt. Kel-tec had me a new one by the end of that week. There is some slight wear on the sides of the handle from recoiling in the slot. And I noticed wear marks on mine at around 2,000 rds. I also stopped slapping it out of the hold back slot after replacing it and so far so good.

 

[gbdeamer]

^^^This. Mine broke at about the 4,000 rd mark. I was shooting through a magazine and it broke at some point during the shooting. I discovered it after swapping mags and trying to recharge the bolt. Kel-tec had me a new one by the end of that week. There is some slight wear on the sides of the handle from recoiling in the slot. And I noticed wear marks on mine at around 2,000 rds. I also stopped slapping it out of the hold back slot after replacing it and so far so good.

Interesting.

I was considering a Sumo handle anyway, so maybe I'll order one as a backup...

 

[H2OMAN]

Interesting.

I was considering a Sumo handle anyway, so maybe I'll order one as a backup...

Is the shaft on the SUMO made of a stronger material?

Does anyone have a few thousand rounds on their SUMO?

Thanks.

 

[gbdeamer]

Is the shaft on the SUMO made of a stronger material?

Does anyone have a few thousand rounds on their SUMO?

Thanks.

According to their product description it's made of stainless steel.

http://twisted.industries/product/sub2000-operating-handle/

Would the stainless steel end up hurting the part of the gun that's wearing the handle?

 

[nitetrain]

So I called Keltec this morning. Wait time was about 2-3 minutes. They said to send them a few pics of the broken handle, and they will ship a new one out! First experience with customer service and give them A+!!! Spoke to Sean, very helpful.

 

[EB1911]

According to their product description it's made of stainless steel.

http://twisted.industries/product/sub2000-operating-handle/

Would the stainless steel end up hurting the part of the gun that's wearing the handle?

No, generally SS is softer than a hardened steel or at best on par with in high quality variations.

 

[gbdeamer]

No, generally SS is softer than a hardened steel or at best on par with in high quality variations.

Cool.

Sumo is on the way.

I'll leave the original in a drawer as backup.

 

[markw]

With that sharp radius in the handle, it creates a stress riser. If it's going to break, that's where it will do it. Probably a good idea to have a spare. And thanks to this thread I just ordered a sumo handle. Still researching what people do to my new to me Gen 1 .40 cal glock model.

 

[nitetrain]

I called Keltec last Monday, and received the new charge handle in the mail today! I'd give that quick service from Florida to Ohio

 

[Sam]

I have seen only broken original and broken double finger charging handles. The SUMO is good to go! Will also help not pinch your thumb as much!

 

[Brasky]

Anyone have issues with feeding using a sumo on the 9mm?

 

[Vireya]

After over 2000 rounds through my gen 2 9mm, had a first issue!! The charging handle literally broke while I was charging one in the chamber! The handle fell on the floor, and the small piece you see in the pic, stayed in the bolt! I got home and was able to take the bolt out with no issues!!! Look like a phone call to Keltec, to see if they can send a new one!! Also thinking of getting one of those Sumo heavy charge handle!! Does keltec respond quickly with parts???

THIS EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME, INCLUDING THE PICS YOU POSTED...

BUT

my experience was with the double charging handle from MCARBO. They sent a replacement, didnt want mine back, but told me that this was not a new situation. They had seen it before and were changing the handle material. They sent the new one and ever since, I have not let the bolt fly back into position from its holding notch. I hand control it back into place, letting it fly only a little bit. Using this approach, the bullet seats into place and the handle does not get any undue force upon it