What I need from you folks are some possible areas to explore to resolve this problem. I'm totally in the dark. Thanks for any help you can give. My future as a semi-automatic pistol collector is in dire jeopardy.
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pastmaster1610 |
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This may be an old worn-out topic for most of you. But for someone who is new to semi-automatics (this is my first), I need the advice of the experts. First
of all, as a rifle collector, any pistol is alien territory for me. I picked up a CZ52 on the advice of a friend. I thought it might be interesting to branch
out a bit. Well, I took it to the range yesterday, and I could not get off more than two rounds before it jammed again and again. My friend said it was
stovepiping. The used case was stuck in the chamber as well as the next live round. I was firing surplus Polish 7.62x25, so I thought at first (because so
many cases were split) that it was the ammo. But my friend was using the same ammo from the same batch and his CZ52 operated flawlessly. Pistol is squeaky
clean - no crud or cosmoline.
What I need from you folks are some possible areas to explore to resolve this problem. I'm totally in the dark. Thanks for any help you can give. My future as a semi-automatic pistol collector is in dire jeopardy. |
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jeeper1 |
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A stove pipe is when the case gets caught between the slide and the rear of the barrel.
If I understood you right quote"The used case was stuck in the chamber as well as the next live round." then that sounds like the extractor is damaged or broken.
I may not be completely sane, but at least I don't
think I have the power to influence the weather
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pastmaster1610 |
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I mis-spoke. It's a real stovepipe. The case is sticking out of the slide opening.
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jeeper1 |
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I'd still check the extractor and also the ejector tip may be damaged.
I may not be completely sane, but at least I don't
think I have the power to influence the weather
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wapari |
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The extractor could be the problem. It is fair to note that the Tokarov round is exremely hot! That could eventually create excessive wear to the extractor.
How does the barrel look? That could be an indication of the frequency of use. I have one, and know a few others around with those pistols without that
trouble. It could be an easy fix. They are fun to shoot. Don't give up on it yet.
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pastmaster1610 |
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I'm also going to try some new-made ammo in it this weekend. And then check the extractor. Someone has suggested a new recoil spring. Another has suggested
that I get stiffer wrists!
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pastmaster1610 |
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I tried S&B ammo - no difference. I tried my buddy's mag -- no difference. I tried my buddy's wrists -- no difference. Still stovepiping. I ordered
new springs from Wolff. Then I will check extractor.
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pastmaster1610 |
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Tried new springs. Same problem. Expert shooter tells me that it's the ejector, not the extractor. Any thoughts on this?
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