ExMachina
Member
Very frustrating...I'm having major ignition problems with my S&W 22-4 45ACP.
The failures all look like light primer strikes and the rounds will generally go BANG with a second strike.
Ignition failure:
1)occurs with and without moon clips.
2)occurs with both Winchester and CCI primers
3)occurs with all types of brass
4)is not limited to one or two chambers
5)can even occur in single-action firing
6)occurs with a frequency of about 1 in 6 or 1 in 7 rounds
The gun is running a full power mainspring with a standard length firing pin.
Thus far I have only used my handloads and have fired ~200-300 rounds. I will be trying 100 rounds of factory ammo next, but am suspicious that there's something wrong with the geometry of the gun.
I know I need to try out some factory ammo but these same 45 acp handloads always run 100% in my autos.
Other than ammo, any ideas as to what could be causing this (like could the cylinder be too far forward?) This is a brand new gun and has never run reliably (which is too bad because it is really fun to shoot)
I'd appreciate any experience you guys have had with this sort of thing
Thanks
The failures all look like light primer strikes and the rounds will generally go BANG with a second strike.
Ignition failure:
1)occurs with and without moon clips.
2)occurs with both Winchester and CCI primers
3)occurs with all types of brass
4)is not limited to one or two chambers
5)can even occur in single-action firing
6)occurs with a frequency of about 1 in 6 or 1 in 7 rounds
The gun is running a full power mainspring with a standard length firing pin.
Thus far I have only used my handloads and have fired ~200-300 rounds. I will be trying 100 rounds of factory ammo next, but am suspicious that there's something wrong with the geometry of the gun.
I know I need to try out some factory ammo but these same 45 acp handloads always run 100% in my autos.
Other than ammo, any ideas as to what could be causing this (like could the cylinder be too far forward?) This is a brand new gun and has never run reliably (which is too bad because it is really fun to shoot)
I'd appreciate any experience you guys have had with this sort of thing
Thanks