My pistol keeps jammin'.

[Sparky Kronkite]

At a rate of about one out of 10 rounds.

It clears with a rack but 1 our of 10 failed shots is no good.

It could mean death - the death of me.

I need a gunsmith and I need one bad.

 

[Lost Cause]

Specifically what's the malfunction? Fail to feed? Stovepiping? Any of those can be fixed by smoothing the feed tray, or a stiffer recoil spring. Check on the web for any tech talk pages on your piece. I only recommend Colt Gov't model forty-five, or a Glock forty, or forty-five.
**Don't shoot till you see who's behind those Foster Grants!"**

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

The subject in question is......

A very old (but all matching numbers) Melior 22LR semiauto, made in Blegium. It's got to be over 50.

The only rounds I can find that will cycle are Remington "target" rounds. Anything hotter and the spent shell won't get out of the way of the incoming round. The cycles too fast on the hotter "normal" rounds.

So what happens is - the less expensive "target" rounds simply don't fire (I think this is what's happening) the rim shoes evidence of the pin striking it - it just won't go pop.

So once the dud is ejected - we're poppin' again until the next dud.

Also - about half the time - upon initial cock - putting the first round in the chamber. It, that first round - does not seat properly and the hammer won't make contact. I know this because when that happens that first round has no hammer mark. I think it's my technique (this gun is new to me) and it's a matter of practice. However - it shouldn't be doing this either.

I think it's simply a piece of junk, old gun and nobody and I mean nobody can tell me a thing about. I've been to numerous sites and few have even heard of the company.

I think this little gun may be doomed to collect dust.

 

[Lost Cause]

You're right! I've never heard of it and I was a weapons specialist in the military! Unless it's a inheritance piece, you can always trade it in on a good Ruger, or a High-Standard .22 magnum. If not, a gunsmith will probably charge some cash to take it apart, replace springs, and file mechanical parts to make it reliable. Good luck, and if it's sturdy enough, it'll probably make a good blackjack!

 

[Weird Harold]

Re: The subject in question is......

A very old (but all matching numbers) Melior 22LR semiauto, made in Blegium. It's got to be over 50.

The only rounds I can find that will cycle are Remington "target" rounds. Anything hotter and the spent shell won't get out of the way of the incoming round. The cycles too fast on the hotter "normal" rounds.

So what happens is - the less expensive "target" rounds simply don't fire (I think this is what's happening) the rim shoes evidence of the pin striking it - it just won't go pop.

So once the dud is ejected - we're poppin' again until the next dud.

First, The cycling problem sounds like the gun is just old. New springs and such would probably help. If it's 50 years old and made in Belgium, it just might be a J.C. Penny's house brand. (I have a "J.C. Higgins" .270 Win rifle of about the same age that was also made in Belgium.) Perhaps Penny's can direct you to the tech data so a gunsmith will know what parts he might need.

The problem with Duds probbly isn't the gun. I have similar problems with Remington .22LR ammo -- about one in ten are misfires. (I've had this problem with the cheap Remington 22LR ammo with several different guns -- semi-auto pistols, revolvers, and semi-auto or bolt action rifles.)

About half of the duds will fire if given a second chance, BTW.

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

Thanks Cause. I would like to make this thing work.

It's size is great for conceal carry.

If it could be fixed to cycle some of the hotter loads and load it with hollow points - well - it's the perfect old Mafia hit pistol. The walk up and right behind the ear double tap.

This little baby has never been registered. A night court criminal judge took it from some crook on night and he gave it to my old man, a cub reporter for the Kansas City star at the time. This was in the early 50's.

I figure some GI brought it back from WWII - got in trouble and the judge took it from him.

Any recomendations for a mail away gun smith?