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.
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.
There is a pic of it in the attachment.
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:
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Use some JB weld to fix the problem, and install a trigger guard modified to attach with button head screws.
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Install the Stark grip. It covers up that part of the receiver anyway.
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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:
You friend has no business building ARs. He broke it, he should pay for it instead of trying to shift blame to Spike’s.
It’s not Spike’s fault.
As a note, Spike’s has good lowers - they source their receivers from reputable sources, such as LAR, Aero, and Mega.
Wow. Just wow. I would not warranty damage like that if I owned Spikes. I am all about brands taking care of customers, but jeez. That is absolutely not a warranty issue.
How is this a Spikes reciever Failure? You should change the title of your thread. Very misleading and not very proffesional. IMO
As stated several times. You can’t expect Spikes to fix this issue. All manufacturers are swamped right now. Yes, even Spikes, for those who think they are low tier. They can’t start making exceptions to policies already put in place. I have dealt with Spikes customer service several times and every experience has been proper and the way CS is meant to be.
With the general consensus here, I stand corrected. Title modified.
I find myself, once again, in 100% agreement with you.
How is it lame if it helps someone else not make the same mistake? Your condescension is duly noted. :big_boss:
That’s too bad about the lower, as stated not Spikes fault.
Heck, if your friend had simply read Spike’s guide to building a lower that they posted on their forum on ARFCOM, he wouldn’t have broken the ear.
I agree. I just apologized to Tom Miller.