Model 22A-1

[jimwils48]

I have a 22a-1 that is broke. With the barrel removed part of the frame just in front of the rear barrel latch is broken completely off. Is this a common problem with this pistol? Is this repairable or?????

 

[john323]

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Frame is broken, then send it back to factory and let them repair under warranty.

 

[tacreload]

Jim my daughter's father-in-law has had 3 of those in the last year.I know people are going to say it is him but I can tell you that's not true.Smith just keeps replacing them with no questions asked,which I guess is as it should be but I can't help but think there is an issue with that model.The last one didn't even last 500 rounds.I am not a Smith basher and have never had any issues with any Smith I've ever owned.I am at a loss.

 

[jimwils48]

Thanks guys.

 

[jimmy.jet]

"Jim my daughter's father-in-law has had 3 of those in the last year.I know people are going to say it is him but I can tell you that's not true."

It's not him.Mine's on the way to Maine for repair. Upper barrel assembly snapped at rear sight mount point.

Maybe upper barrel assembly should be stainless instead of aluminum?
Looks like a lot of stress is focused at the rear sight mount point
especially during barrel removal . - JP