I shoot a S&W 22A, and it's probably the most fun thing I've ever shot. I got the long barrel, and with that much metal pointed down range, there's almost no felt recoil at all. However, I have had two remarkable problems with it.
First, when the ten-round clip is filled up, the magazine is hesitant to lock into position. Often, I have to wiggle it around and re-insert it to get it to click in properly. Is there something I can do, or should I just push harder?
Second, I have occasional misfires with it. Not more than one every thirty rounds or so, but that's still way too many clicks where there should be bangs. I've tried a variety of ammo, and there's very little difference in performance. What can I do about this? I bought the gun used, but it looked to be in terrific shape. I am pretty friendly with the gun shop owner I bought it from, and he thought it was in fine condition. Should I have a gunsmith take a look?
Yes, it's a Smith & Wesson. If you'd like to comment on my decision to own it, or to shoot it, or to talk about it in public like this, please direct your remarks to my previous post, at http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=66257 which has already been showered with advice about the moral worthiness of the manufacturer. Thanks.
Paladin
First, when the ten-round clip is filled up, the magazine is hesitant to lock into position. Often, I have to wiggle it around and re-insert it to get it to click in properly. Is there something I can do, or should I just push harder?
Second, I have occasional misfires with it. Not more than one every thirty rounds or so, but that's still way too many clicks where there should be bangs. I've tried a variety of ammo, and there's very little difference in performance. What can I do about this? I bought the gun used, but it looked to be in terrific shape. I am pretty friendly with the gun shop owner I bought it from, and he thought it was in fine condition. Should I have a gunsmith take a look?
Yes, it's a Smith & Wesson. If you'd like to comment on my decision to own it, or to shoot it, or to talk about it in public like this, please direct your remarks to my previous post, at http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=66257 which has already been showered with advice about the moral worthiness of the manufacturer. Thanks.
Paladin
) non gunsmith based thoughts are that you're looking at some major $$$ to get a sub $200.00 gun back in shooting shape.