K-22 binding up

[pmclaine]

I have a gold box K-22 that waspretty much NIB when I got it. I've fired about 3K rounds through it. Its a tack driver when it behaves problem is it wont behave. Just about every other load one of the trigger pulls will result in the cylinder binding up. Sometimes I can use my support hand thumb to reverse the cylinder and free it up. Other times I'll roll forward of the offending spot and just fire 5.

I'm shooting CMP surplus Remington .22 ammo. Possibly the specs on .22 ammo are pretty low and I'm catching a case. The cylinder chambers are recessed and it seems the cases are inset flush to avoid interference with the frame.

Any thoughts? Ammo issue or something mechanical I should check out?

 

[tjtoolbox]

Change your ammo. I use Federal with no problems.

 

[long colt frazier]

I have a 17-2 that started the same thing after a few thousand rounds. I suspect the center pin or yoke is bent but haven't been able the find a fix. It is worse in dbl action.
Looking forward to some experts chiming in.

 

[DGT]

As you know, the cylinders of the K-22 are recessed. Sometimes those recesses get built up with grime and don't allow the cartridge to seat properly. Have you given the recesses a good cleaning?

 

[climbcut25]

Had same problem with mine. It was ammo/dirt related. Switched ammo... Now I don't have the excuse of "Its the gun's fault."

 

[DCWilson]

Does the same problem occur when there is no ammo in the chambers? I'm not saying to dry fire it. Just do some DA trigger pulls and catch the hammer before it falls. In single action, you learn everything you need to know in the cocking action, so you can put your thumb on the hammer, release the trigger and lower the hammer, then move on to the next charge hole.

Like the others, I bet you have a grime or ammo brand problem.

 

[H Richard]

Dump the Remington ammo. It has been proven as the most unreliable rimfire ammo on the market by many people. Also, be sure you have cleaned under the extractor star. Often powder residue will accumulate and cause the revolver to bind up.

 

[Bluecoat76]

I've owned 4 k-22's since the 70's and they all did this except one. I had to force the ejection rod against a fence post to extract empties. I sent one back to the factory years ago and all they did was return the revolver and a piece of scotch tape they had pressed against the cylinder containing powder flakes. No explanation.
In my experience a k-22 requires a brush anytime you shoot it. They are good for around 12 shots before binding up. The cylinder star and flakes are the culprit. Their new Presentation .22's don't have this problem in my experience. I sold all the k-22's because of this.

 

[climbcut25]

#8-10 ribbed plastic anchors (drywall anchors) make great "snap caps" for 22s. Lowes has em for cheap.

 

[ma deuce]

I've owned 4 k-22's since the 70's and they all did this except one. I had to force the ejection rod against a fence post to extract empties. I sent one back to the factory years ago and all they did was return the revolver and a piece of scotch tape they had pressed against the cylinder containing powder flakes. No explanation.
In my experience a k-22 requires a brush anytime you shoot it. They are good for around 12 shots before binding up. The cylinder star and flakes are the culprit. Their new Presentation .22's don't have this problem in my experience. I sold all the k-22's because of this.

Sounds like this might have been a dirty ammo problem to me. I've had similar problems with feeding and extraction on several different .22 semis. I generally stick to Mini-Mags now, with zero issues. Cleanest, most consistent I've found.