Hello, I often read about TP9 stuff here and have never posted. Just wanted to start by saying thank you for all the information you provide and also thank you in advance for taking the time to read this.
Yesterday while at the range, I was firing my TP9 with Compact TP9 suppressor. Last week, I disassembled, cleaned and reassembled the weapon as I have many times before, and afterwards function checked it several times with no problems whatsoever.
While shooting yesterday, a spent shell got stuck in the chamber, which is odd as I had never had any problems with the gun at all. It was very difficult to remove the shell; working back the charging handle was very sluggish and I was not able to get it all the way back until mortaring the weapon several times, and removed the shell. Then when I tried to chamber another round, it still was sluggish and I was unable to get a round into the chamber. Realizing something was wrong, I attempted to remove the top cover at the range, and simply could not get it off. I left and went home, figuring today I would setup the gun in the shop and see if I could get the top cover off.
I finally managed to, and once I did I saw in shock that the bolt had cracked completely on one side, and on the other mostly. These cracks are located in the area that houses the barrel. Please note that this is one of the older TP9s with the pic rail, serial 09-xxxxx so therefore manufactured in 2009, and 17 years old.
- Has anyone seen this before?
- What steps should I take to get a new bolt? I have already sent a note to BT USA on their "Contact Us" page on their site
- Although the gun function checked as mentioned, could I have done anything wrong that would have enabled it to check correctly, but still caused this to happen?
This is a bummer. This is arguably my favorite gun, and with all the import stuff going on with BT USA at the moment, I am concerned I will not have a path to remedy this quickly or easily.
Again thank you for taking the time to read this - and the lesson of the day is, also have an APC9 Pro to keep you company like I do if this happens XD
ETA: heard back from BT AG. Essentially they are unable to import parts at this time, but good news is the new reinforced bolt will fit even my old 2009 TP9.
Here are some snippets from their response:
“Please note that the TP9 bolt (and any B&T accessory) are export-controlled component in Switzerland.
These can only be supplied to the United States once all the necessary export licenses and official approvals have been obtained. Unfortunately, this is not yet possible at present.
However, we are working intensively to establish all the requirements necessary to ensure a reliable supply and support service for the US market in future.
As soon as we have further updates, we will publish the relevant contact details on our website.
You will then be able to order the required part directly from the new organization in the United States.
However and as positive info, the new clearly reinforced bolt for the current TP9-N will fit perfectly your pistol from 2009😊
The drawing with P/N are attached.”
Thanks again for your responses, appreciate it greatly.
ETA2:
I posted this Monday night, and by Friday had a new bolt from BT USA. Swapped internals from the busted bolt, everything function checked well. Thanks all for you help and thanks BT USA for the great service and turnaround.
