Model 22A

[EXERCISINGTHE2ND]

Was at the NRA range today and talked with range guy about the FTL. It appears the slide is not going back far enough to cleanly eject the spent shell and pick up the next round. He suggested, based on the .22 he had, that:

1) It may take 300 or more rounds to break-in the recoil spring. At 340 rounds, still having challenges.

2) Try high velocity rounds to overpower the recoil spring. Tried the high velocity rounds I had with same result of FTL.

Has anyone else had issues with the recoil spring being too strong?

Did it take time to break-in?

Did you replace it?

Does S&W have lower strength springs?

Good news, the Sigma .40 cal still rock'n strong!

 

[Tony S45]

EXERXISINGTHE2ND:

Call S&W Customer Service and ask that it be sent back to them on their dime! Detail your problems and tell them that you have tried multible types of ammo (give the names). Did you test your extractor with a snap-cap or empty shell casing?

I assume that your problems occur (1) with more than one mag, (2) the gun is clean and well lubed each time you go to the range, and (3) your sample rounds have included many solid point 40 grain HV. Sigmas and other polymer framed guns usually don't require much lube ... your 22 A is metal on metal ... lube it well!!! I use Rig +p slide grease on my semi-autos becuase Rem oil and others like it just drip off of the gun. IMHO, you recoil spring is not too strong. Don't start streching or cutting any springs. Lube it, shoot it, send it back if it doen't work.