Choosing the Right Gun Parts
When it comes to gun parts, there are many, many options on the market that makes it both easy and somewhat challenging to find the proper fixes. Yes, you have multiple choices, but with that many choices comes the issue of figuring out which one will fit your firearm. One way to take the guesswork out of shopping is to pick a branded product. Chip McCormick parts that come from the same model will fix your problem without any issues.
Which Parts of a Gun Can I Replace?
- Grips - Once your checkered, rosewood grip starts to look dull or becomes cracked it's time to replace it with one in better condition. A crack might not affect the way it fires, but it will change the way you look at it.
- Screws - Small, slim screws can become loose and fall out. It's an easy fix to purchase a screw and replace it to keep your Glock in working order.
- Magazine - Instead of thinking of a magazine as a replacement, think of it as an accessory. Even if your current magazine is working fine, you might want to buy a couple of extra ones just to have on hand so you can load, fire, and repeat faster.
- Barrel - As a hot bullet flies down and out, the barrel can suffer damage over time. Dropping your sidearm can also cause damage to the barrel. Since you want to fire straight, when you start to notice a slight curve, it's time to remove and replace.
- Trigger - No matter which type of gun you own, an essential component is a trigger. If it is hard to pull, you might lose critical time you needed to fire. If it's too loose and fires with the lightest of pressure, it might go off when you're not ready.
How Do I Know When to Replace a Part?
- Broken - Gun grips that are broken or cracked are uncomfortable to carry.
- Rusty - Rust is not your friend. When a trigger becomes rusty, it can affect the way the Colt fires.
- Unfireable - You'll find there are many reasons a Chip McCormick gun might become unfireable. If you find yourself with one that doesn't work, you should clean each and every part thoroughly and replace any broken, rusty, or cracked component.
Is it Better to Replace a Part or Buy a New Gun?
Looking at cost, it is always better to replace a part than to buy a new firearm. You already know how the pistol feels in your hands when you head out to shoot, so instead of having to get use to the small differences found in different products, merely take a small amount of time and fix the issue that has kept you from the firing range.
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