Has anyone run into a problem of the model 22A-1 with either rounds not firing and/or fired rounds not ejecting properly. I checked the unfired rounds and it appears that the firing pin is not striking the bullet completely. Fired rounds show a distinct small rectangular dent near the edge of the case. If anyone has come across this problem, please let me know. I am wondering if I have to take it to a gunsmith or is there a easier/cheaper fix. The pistol is not under warranty.
model 22A-1 misfires and jamming
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Has anyone run into a problem of the model 22A-1 with either rounds not firing and/or fired rounds not ejecting properly. I checked the unfired rounds and it appears that the firing pin is not striking the bullet completely. Fired rounds show a distinct small rectangular dent near the edge of the case. If anyone has come across this problem, please let me know. I am wondering if I have to take it to a gunsmith or is there a easier/cheaper fix. The pistol is not under warranty.
Usual steps with a .22 is to thoroughly clean and lubricate it per instructions, and try a different brand of ammo.
.22 pistols always like some brands better than others.
If you don't have a manual, S&W will give you one.
As to warranty, always call S&W with the serial number and ask before you assume.
.22 pistols always like some brands better than others.
If you don't have a manual, S&W will give you one.
As to warranty, always call S&W with the serial number and ask before you assume.
Mine is kinda ammo picky. But after finding what it likes no problems. It may be a weak spring. I don't know why it would not be covered under warranty. As mentioned call S&W cs. What ya got to loose. Also a good cleaning a lube. Just to be sure. How long have you had it, is this the first time out. Or has this just started after many rounds?
A .22 long rifle is a rimfire cartridge. Therefore the firing pin strike on the "rim" or edge of the case head is normal. As to the ammo I would try a few quality brands of higher velocity ammo, which will more than likely cure your feeding and extraction problems provided your gun is cleaned and lubed properly.
Lee in Quartzsite
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Mine does the same thing with a particular brand of ammo. First suggestion is to try a different brand of ammo.
gpe55bud
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You might want to check the recoil spring buffer. That's the little white plastic piece attached to the end of the recoil spring and guide rod. When mine was jamming and misfiring the fix was as simple as replacing the spring and buffer. Both are available from S&W or Brownells. I think the recommended replacement interval is around 1000 rounds.
Lee in Quartzsite
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Could the firing pin be damaged? A .22A, or any rimfire weapon, should never be dry fired as it will damage the firing pin. I bought my .22A used and had problems with light strikes on the cartridge cases. I replaced the firing pin and spring and it made a world of difference.
Just a thought....
Just a thought....
SharpshooterOPD
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I had a problem with misfires last summer while using Remington bulk-packed ammo. This is the only ammo that I've ever used in my .22A that was not completely reliable (although, keep in mind with any rimfire ammo, you will get the occasional misfire). The misfires were occurring once or twice per 10 round magazine. Once I switched to Federal ammo, the problem went away. Incidentally, I even got some misfires with box of ammo in my Marlin 39A which is extremely unusual. I think as the ammo companies try to churn out enough product to meet current demand, they are letting quality control slip a little bit.
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jeepjeepwhat
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Not to re-iterate, but it is probably the ammo. In a nutshell and my opinion remmington ammo sucks.
My 22a is very ammo picky. But a few boxes of different brands and try them out.
Also I notcied after a few rounds of "dirty" ammo there was some gunk build up on the bolt behind the extractor. If there was too much gunk it could def effect the extracting process.
My 22a is very ammo picky. But a few boxes of different brands and try them out.
Also I notcied after a few rounds of "dirty" ammo there was some gunk build up on the bolt behind the extractor. If there was too much gunk it could def effect the extracting process.
+1 for changing the buffer. There were a few extra in the box when I got my 22A. I concur with everyone on ammo choices. I try to stay away from bulk packs, but if you have to, then Federal works for me. I hope this helps.
shot through over 500 rounds of different brands and many old shells found in the attic and had no mis-fires or jams.....no problems at all.
Gun was clean and after the above days shooting I broke it completely down and found the buffer pretty worn out.
mine shoots perfect
Thanks Capt Steve for the 4" barrel!
Gun was clean and after the above days shooting I broke it completely down and found the buffer pretty worn out.
Thanks Capt Steve for the 4" barrel!
jeepjeepwhat
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Hey 66cal what kind of red dot are you using? And can you give me a quick review on the scope and the scope with your 22?
That red dot on mine is a Simmons for around $30-$35., I won it on eBay for a bit less than that shipped. Works great, I shot groups in the quarter size once I got it pegged in. Nice addition especially for my fuzzy eyes.
I'm considering one like a UltraDot or Aimpoint for my SBH.44.
I finally had two rounds to hang up in my 22A that did not chamber, they were both CCI Stingers.
Picked of a box of 550 Remingtons and 550 Federals for under $14.ea at WallyWorld today, sure beats the price of those .44mags.
I'm considering one like a UltraDot or Aimpoint for my SBH.44.
I finally had two rounds to hang up in my 22A that did not chamber, they were both CCI Stingers.
Picked of a box of 550 Remingtons and 550 Federals for under $14.ea at WallyWorld today, sure beats the price of those .44mags.
I recently purchased a used S&W model 22s-1. It is jamming at least once each magazine, much the same as described above for the 22A. Was wondering if replacing spring and plastic recoil spring buffer is the solution? Also, magazine clip pressure seems week compared to my Ruger magazine. Do the magazine springs need replaced periodically as well? Any help would be appreciated
I recently swapped the 22A I had for a Model 41 (along with a good bit of cash), so I'm familiar with them. As discussed above, try several brands of high velocity ammunition to see if that irons it out (except Remington: it is trash). Stay with bullets 36 grains and up; mine worked good with Federal bulk back HP's from Wally and CCI Blazer. Your gun may not have been broken in; it takes a few hundred rounds to get the rough spots smoothed off.
You might also try replacing the recoil buffer but I don't recall in the manual that S&W recommended a particular round count before doing so. That buffer seemed to compress to a point and then no further; I probably had 2000 rounds on the buffer when I swapped the gun and it worked fine. I kept a couple of spares on hand after losing the first one when it and the spring/guide rod launched into space at the first disassembly
.Before getting a new recoil spring, you might polish the guide rod with extra fine sandpaper followed up with some emery cloth or something similar. A small drop of BreakFree or some such spread around on the guide rod doesn't hurt. After some use when normal wear patterns began to show up on the slide or frame, I used to carefully polish these by hand with emery paper wrapped around something. If you have access to a Dremel, carefully polish the feed ramp with some of the polishing compound on one of the little cone-shaped polishing heads.
Also, before replacing mag springs I think I would disassemble the magazines and thoroughly clean them. They accumulate crud now and then and it needs to come out.
To get OT a little, I found Aguila Match Rifle to be very accurate in mine. I had a dot sight and it tore out one ragged 50 round hole about an inch across at 20 yards, off the bench of course. It was smelly stuff but awfully good shooting for that last little bit of accuracy when it was wanted. Most of my shooting was with the above mentioned Federal bulk pack, and I would brush off the breech and bolt face along with the feed ramp about every 50 shots. Malfunctions became almost non-existent.
Hope this helps, and good luck with it. For the money, they are pretty good little pistols but need a little tweaking to get running right.
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