Bring 3

greener · Post by **greener** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:57 pm

I usually take at least two .22 handguns to the range. Today it took 3 so I could shoot.

The Walther P22 decided after 5 rounds that it would either not eject rounds or load the next round. The better non-ejections were stove pipes. Fired three mags before I gave up.

The Buck Mark Standard did well for about 20 rounds. Only one stovepipe. Then one casing stuck in the chamber. The base mushroomed out a bit and it took a cleaning rod to persuade it to come out.

The S&W 22A fired, ejected, loaded about 150 rounds with one failure to fire.

The ammo was Federal Champion 40 gr lead. I cleaned the Buck Mark and P22 when I got home. They didn't seem particularly dirty and have been cleaned since the 22A. All I can think of is that they certainly didn't like the ammo on a damp day below 50F.

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:45 am

I have had some problems with ammo on my Browning 11 auto this summer. I had 3 boxes of bulk that fed and shot just fine, and 1 box that would not feed with out jamming. All fired OK in my MKIII.

My guess is the ammo, but normally 510 are good in most every thing.

greener · Post by **greener** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:03 pm

I'm about half-way through 4 bricks of 510 I bought last spring. First time I've had trouble with any of it.

Post by **Bullseye** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:51 am

I typically start seeing feeding problems when the temps dip to around, or below 40f. Then I have to be clean and be extra careful to not over lube the firearm. While the temp wasn't that low, the environmental conditions could be partially to blame for your feeding issues.

R,
Bullseye

KAZ · Post by **KAZ** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:16 am

Like most of you I believe that ammo is the direct cause of most semi auto pistol problems. With dirty actions/magazines next in line. Smith & Wesson uses CCI Standard Velocity for function/accuracy testing, and so do I. If, I don't have the CCI then I go to Federal AutoMatch which is a HV round, but seems to work in anything. I urge everyone to try one 4 oz container of Eezox. Not at all trying to start another best cleaning/lube discourse, but Eezox does in fact leave a dry film that you will be able to feel. It also doesn't care what the temps are, and 22 LR crud either doesn't stick to it or, is easy to wipe off. It also has superior rust prevention ability. I don't own any $$$ interest in this product, but wish that I did. I would be particularly interested in the opinions re Eezox of Greener,bearandoldman, and Bullseye after they give it a try. Regards [/list]

Hakaman · Post by **Hakaman** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:52 am

Like most of you I believe that ammo is the direct cause of most semi auto pistol problems.

When I purchased my SIG Mosquito, I found that it was the most "picky" semi-auto that I have ever wanted to experience. The "ONLY" ammo it fires reliably is CCI. I started using the somewhat expensive CCI mini-mags (high velocity), and now use the "standard" velocity CCI's. I am finding them around lately at various stores anywhere from $21 to $25 a brick/500rds. IMO, they are well worth the money because they never fail. All my 22 pistols just eat them up and spit them out without "any" failures". Just a great round of ammunition !
Haka

Ripsaw · Post by **Ripsaw** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:19 am

Just a thought, but coupled with Bullseye's comments about dipping temperatures, could dirty magazines be part of the problem??

Cooler temps coupled with dirty magazines could be contributing.
Dis-assemble and clean.

Ripsaw

greener · Post by **greener** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:31 pm

Could be be mags. Took the malcreants out today and they did better. The P22 fired Fed 510, Win T22 and Fed value pack without problems. The Buck Mark did very well with Fed value pack and stovepiped a few Fed 510's. Will do a mag cleaning. But the best bet seems to be shooting the cheaper ammo.