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Just wanted to pass on this info.
Cracks on the HP 22 frame, along the top edge where the metal is extremely thin, are a widely reported problem. I had around 700 rounds through mine and noticed the crack on the left side. Looks like the right side will soon have one as well. Anyway, it being such a cheap gun, I figured I'd try to fix it myself. Just broke off the cracked piece and dremeled it smooth. Then I sanded with 400 grit. Didn't seem to weaken it. Fired 100 or so Federals through it; no problems at all.
These guns are fairly crude, so taking them down and grinding, sanding and polishing the rough spots really helps. Smoothing out the take down lever and the slot it fits in makes take down much easier. I clean the whole gun after every range session.
The magazine safety is really annoying, but fortunately it is easy to modify. Just remove the left side grip. It will be apparent what to do. You''ll also see how to adjust the magazine release tension.
I've now got about 800 rounds through this and it remains a real nice shooter.
Just ordered a 5" barrel for a little more accuracy.
Good Luck with yours,
Mo
Cracks on the HP 22 frame, along the top edge where the metal is extremely thin, are a widely reported problem. I had around 700 rounds through mine and noticed the crack on the left side. Looks like the right side will soon have one as well. Anyway, it being such a cheap gun, I figured I'd try to fix it myself. Just broke off the cracked piece and dremeled it smooth. Then I sanded with 400 grit. Didn't seem to weaken it. Fired 100 or so Federals through it; no problems at all.
These guns are fairly crude, so taking them down and grinding, sanding and polishing the rough spots really helps. Smoothing out the take down lever and the slot it fits in makes take down much easier. I clean the whole gun after every range session.
The magazine safety is really annoying, but fortunately it is easy to modify. Just remove the left side grip. It will be apparent what to do. You''ll also see how to adjust the magazine release tension.
I've now got about 800 rounds through this and it remains a real nice shooter.
Just ordered a 5" barrel for a little more accuracy.
Good Luck with yours,
Mo