M&P22 FTF from the git go

[Arctic Driver]

Bought the M&P22 on a black Friday deal, haven't even shot it yet... I'm new at this and all the training classes are full til mid January!...

The 'Nice Lady at the Gun Store' (NLatGS) asked if we needed ammo when we purchased the gun... I told her "probably a good idea... it would be like a really expensive hammer if we don't have anything to load into it..."

So the NLatGS pulled out a box of Remington Yellow Jacket HP (the only choice on the shelf) and said, "Here, these are good".

Anyway, I cleaned the pistol (as per directions from some helpful board members here) and decided today to load a few rounds into the mag (so I don't look TOTALLY inept at our first class).

When I went to chamber a round (I'm not even sure if I'm using the correct terminology here "FTF" and "chamber a round" ... but you get the idea... bear with me, thank you)...any way, when I went to chamber a round, the tip of the bullet got caught on the rear of the barrel and made a nice little 'smiley face dimple' in the nose of the HP (see photo...red arrow points to the indent made by the barrel)

Been reading here about how the M&P22 "eats anything you put into it" ... it doesn't eat my Yellow Jackets... also been reading about how to 'break in' the gun with some CCI Mini Mags...

I've got some CCI Mini Mags (40g) on order... hopefully they'll be here before the class starts... and hopefully they'll feed better than the HP's.

Another question... that round with the 'smiley face'... is it still good? Or am I just looking a a future jam when it's turn in the mag comes around?

 

[sharpshooterassassin]

When you chambered the round, did you rack the slide back and then immediately let the slide go or did you pull the slide back and walked the slide forward slowly? If you walk the slide slowly, there's more of a chance the round will get caught on the barrel ramp than if you pull back the slide fully and just let it go especially with HP's.

 

[handgunner356]

The Yellow Jackets are a "truncated cone" design and don't feed the best out of some semi-auto guns. Best to stick to a round nose style like the
CCIs', Remington Golden bullets and others. When hand operating the slide use the "sling shot" method and let the slide go home on it's own like it would under firing conditions.

 

[ozarker321]

Also make sure you push the magazine in gently. If you hammer it home the top bullet will pop up enough to catch and will stand straight up. I found that CCIs feed best (but aren't the cheapest).

 

[VictorSmalls]

When you chambered the round, did you rack the slide back and then immediately let the slide go or did you pull the slide back and walked the slide forward slowly? If you walk the slide slowly, there's more of a chance the round will get caught on the barrel ramp than if you pull back the slide fully and just let it go especially with HP's.

Remington's in my experience are not the best feeding options nor have they been all that reliable in my .22 guns. I do agree with the above post. Did you let the slide close with the release on the side or sling shot it from bulling the rear and releasing? Try a few times and see if you have the same problem.

 

[Arctic Driver]

Ok... I was kinda 'walkin' the slide forward... I'll try just 'letting it go' and see what comes about...

Thanks for the info guys...

 

[shield]

Remington's in my experience are not the best feeding options nor have they been all that reliable in my .22 guns. ...

I went through a box of Remington Golden Bullets value pack (525 rounds) without a hitch with my M&P 22. Got 3 more boxes, hope they are just as reliable.

 

[Arctic Driver]

You guys are amazing... I put a couple rounds in a magazine, inserted the mag slowly into the pistol, pulled the slide back and let it go... the round went into the chamber perfectly!

Thanks!

A related, follow-up question: I pulled the mag (with one round still in it) so I could remove the live round from the chamber... which is where the question lies... the correct method of removing a live round from the chamber.

I basically, tilted the pistol over to it's right side (mag removed), held it about 6" above a thick cloth laying on our table and pulled the slide back... the round came out and landed on the cloth... this method was 'effective' but is it a safe/preferred method?

 

[Bobbj22]

You guys are amazing... I put a couple rounds in a magazine, inserted the mag slowly into the pistol, pulled the slide back and let it go... the round went into the chamber perfectly!

Thanks!

A related, follow-up question: I pulled the mag (with one round still in it) so I could remove the live round from the chamber... which is where the question lies... the correct method of removing a live round from the chamber.

I basically, tilted the pistol over to it's right side (mag removed), held it about 6" above a thick cloth laying on our table and pulled the slide back... the round came out and landed on the cloth... this method was 'effective' but is it a safe/preferred method?

You got it. Release the mag, pull the slide back and always double check to make sure it's empty.


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[budrichard]

I do NOT recommend loading and cycling a new fire arm in your home or cycling a firearm with ammunition in the house other than loading for self defense.
That is somthing you want to do at a range where an accidental discharge can be safely handled.
There is a reason that Law Enforcement has bullet catchers installed where the muzzle of the firearm must be pointed for loading and unloading.-Dick

 

[wilkoi]

Loading live rounds, in the house just for practice is an accident waiting to happen.

 

[Arctic Driver]

Just one of many reasons I joined this board... getting some good advise here...

Thanks again... no more 'practice' here in the house...

 

[Rufus]

One other method you may want to try: With the mag out of the gun, pull the slide back and lock it in the open position. Insert the mag and then press the slide release. When the slide closes, the first round will be chambered. I, too, would recommend that you not do this in the house. When you get your CCI Mini Mags you will find the gun will operate very well. I have also had good luck with the Remington Golden Bullets.

 

[Keystone70]

I have also had good luck with Rem Thunderbolt; and they're cheap. CCI is the best and most expensive. My M&P22 does not like Federal at all. Many FTEs.

One other method you may want to try: With the mag out of the gun, pull the slide back and lock it in the open position. Insert the mag and then press the slide release. When the slide closes, the first round will be chambered. I, too, would recommend that you not do this in the house. When you get your CCI Mini Mags you will find the gun will operate very well. I have also had good luck with the Remington Golden Bullets.

 

[TFBruin]

Took mine out to the range for the first time last week. Loaded with Winchester M22. I had About 3 FTF per 12 round mag. This same load was flawless in my 15-22s. Tried my CCI Tacticals in the m&p22 and they worked great. No FTF.

 

[IFFV]

One other point is when loading the magazines you want to tap the side of the magazine to seat the bullets in the mag.
I just purchased a Standard M.&P. 15/22 Saturday & I'm waiting for the paper work to go thru.
I know all the mags. I have you have to tap the case head side to seat.
If I'm wrong please let me know.
Haven't got mine yet?