Trouble with a Tec-22

[jcp123]

Hey guys, I'm new here. I got an Intratec Tec-22 a while back. It's a fun little gun, 30-rd. clip, reasonably accurate when you're close in. Looks pretty badass. However, it has a nasty tendency to jam, usually when you're chambering the first round and/or before the ~5. Doesn't matter how many are in the clip. Any ideas on how to cure this? The bolt looks like it's on a guide rod and might possibly be adjustible for spring tension. I put CCI Stinger HP through it, if that helps any.

[too_pointer]

Hello, you might find some answers in this site for your Intratec.
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http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=23134

[Shooter973]

The problem is usually the Magazine, try a standard 10-22 mag. It'll probably solve your jamming problem.

[blackhawkkid308]

i have one. what shooter973 said.

[RKBA]

I have a TEC-22 and the kids love to shoot it, but it won't function properly with anything but the original mag....

[blime81]

The factory mags on these were made by ramline and marked for Intratec. Mine runs fine with ramlines that would choke a 10/22. (can't figure that one!) The Butler Creeks and Eagles will choke it everytime.

Have you cleaned and lubed it well?

[b.goforth]

just test fired a tec-22 yesterday (same problem) afterseeing how and where the cartridge jammed i determined the the ejector is not engaging the fired cartridge before the bolt clears the magazine. this allows the cartridge in the mag to be released and knock the cartridge out of the extractor before it hits the ejector. as the bolt and new cartidge are going forward the loose cartridge is sometimes trapped between the bolt and the rear of the barrel area. i do not know it this is cauced by a design flaw or a worn ejector. the ejector appears to be molded with the lower frame and not replaceable. my opinion is because of magazine release placement this model will never be 100& reliable without a extra long ejector. this is a similar problem high standard encountered with the 22 short versions on the military grip target models. their solution was a longer ejector on the frame.
bill

[tonelar]

A friend of mine came up with this solution for the Tec22, which fed well with magazines like the stock ramline but not with anything else. He tapped the stock ejector and threaded in a piece of rod (making the ejector longer by about a half inch).

Now it extracts and ejects fine.

[SprayPray]

can you or your friend send me drawing of this ejector modifacation? Thanks!

[REAPERNINK6661953]

Originally Posted by tonelar

A friend of mine came up with this solution for the Tec22, which fed well with magazines like the stock ramline but not with anything else. He tapped the stock ejector and threaded in a piece of rod (making the ejector longer by about a half inch).

Now it extracts and ejects fine.

I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. CAN YOU SEND ME A DRAWING OF THIS

BOBBY

[tonelar]

Will do, also the steel lips Butler Creek mags with Minimags work great as is.
I can't draw good enough/
I'll take some pics actually...

Be sure and insert the mags then rock them fwd til you hear them click into place

[Jimpyro]

I have had trouble with fireing pins breaking. I had ten of them made from S-7 shock steel. It is supposed to be tougher than almost anything. If anyone needs one drop me a line. I'll have to get $35.00 plus shipping, but regular ones are going for $30.00.

Jim

[Ohioan]

Originally Posted by jcp123

Hey guys, I'm new here. I got an Intratec Tec-22 a while back. It's a fun little gun, 30-rd. clip, reasonably accurate when you're close in. Looks pretty badass. However, it has a nasty tendency to jam, usually when you're chambering the first round and/or before the ~5. Doesn't matter how many are in the clip. Any ideas on how to cure this? The bolt looks like it's on a guide rod and might possibly be adjustible for spring tension. I put CCI Stinger HP through it, if that helps any.

I had the same problem until I put in a Volquartsen extractor for a Ruger 10/22 whhich is interchangeable..If you look closely at the edges of the Tec-22 stock extractor, it is stamped with the irregular edges..The Volquartsen extractor is wire EDM'd from A2 heat treated tool steel with smooth edges. Alomg with a steel lips mag it works flawlessly with no further modification with all 22 ammo..I love my little "gangsta gun".. By the way, on the good steel lips mags (Butler Creek, etc.), look for the left hand lip to be taller than the right (as engaged in the gun), if not they will jam..Hope this helps...

[Jimdo]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Intratec. I have had many.... many.... Tec - 22's and Tec - 9's and sadly, more of them semi-functioned (jammed quite often) than functioned as they should.

[WBY300Mag]

Hello everyone. New to the forum, found it through a google search for info about Tec 22s. I need a new hammer for mine and have found a few sources online: sksparts . com, copesdistributing . net , and numrich at gunpartscorp . com
I have done a lot of research about these companies and all I can find out is: numrich is out of Tec 22 hammers, but copes and sksparts have them. I read about several people complaining that the hammers from sksparts don't fit well and require quite a lot of grinding, not to mention the lousy customer support.
Can anyone on here add any info to what I already have? Is sksparts as bad as those few people made it sound? Any info about Copes?
I know this is quite a lot to ask for a first post, but I love to plink with my little Tec 22 and with warmer weather coming I'm looking forward to running a few thousand rounds down range with it.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[WBY300Mag]

Since I recieved no responses for my first post I thought I would try again.

I need a new hammer for my Tec22 and have been doing some online research. The only places I have found that have them are sksparts . com, copesdistributing . net ; and numrich at gunpartscorp . com which is currently out of these hammers.

I read about several people complaining that the hammers from sksparts don't fit well and require quite a lot of grinding, not to mention the lousy customer support.
Can anyone on here add any info to what I already have? Is sksparts as bad as those few people made it sound? Any info about Copes (fit and finish of hammers, customer support, etc...) ?

Thanks in advance.

[Big Shrek]

Never tried Cope's, but they've got to be better than SKSparts

[WBY300Mag]

Originally Posted by Big Shrek

Never tried Cope's, but they've got to be better than SKSparts

Thanks for the response Big Shrek!

[onercboater]

almost all parts of the firecontrol group can be made with 1095 or similar steel and case hardened with kasenite or cherryred. I have made a hammer, a trigger/sear, a firing pin, and extractors out of bar stock 1095 steel, granted I have a milling machine and a lathe so it is easier for me, but i start out the same regardless, I use a fine spray of matt black spray can let dry and scribe out the shape of the parts needed, paying special attention to the hole location. then use a band saw to provide a rough shaping, and use the band saw (one could easily substitute a hack saw) for as much detail work as I can to be gentler to my carbide endmills. then machine out the rest with the milling machine (one could use a dremel) and recheck hole location then center punch and drill hole in drill press (if careful you could use a handheld drill). i then use a fine cut file to break the edges and then introduce the part to the buffer, once i get a nice smooth surface I go ahead and stone the sear and hammer hook smooth as glass, then heat and case harden. lightly touch up the sear surface again after hardening. the firing pin is even easier to fab and only needs a light case hardening to last a very very long time.
the extractor supposedly doesnt need hardening however i have found that they hold an edge much longer hardened.
the real winner for improving the function of my tec22 was replacing the crappy plastic trigger group cartridge with a t6 6061 aluminum one milled from one inch barstock. this allowed me to extend the ejector a good bit further and had provided me with 100% ejection now. It is at this point un anodized but only for the short term as I will be anodizing it soon to provide a layer of additional hardness to it. If anyone is interested I can post pics of it as I find it pretty.

thank you all for letting me share, and I hope that rather than being held captive by less than customer service oriented companies some of you will venture into the DIY end of things,,,especially for the firing pins so very easy.


Sean

[CongoKurt]

Poblems with TEC-22 not ejecting spent shells or stovepiping ? I have found that was a problem also... However I solved it by holding the magazine firmly in place while firing the unit will stop this and also increase the rate of fire. Holding the magazine with the non-shooting hand (not too tight, now) firmly in place will allow the trigger to act on its own. Somewhat like the so-called "HellFire" or other such pieces of nonsense and cash wasting hardware accesories.
My main problem was with the front sight as it snapped off twice so I now use a 1/4" stainless steel screw that stands up higher than the original and gives a better sight picture. However, I would still like to get an original front sight (which I am told is no longer produced) to make the TEC-22 back to original configuration. Any suggestions on this would be of help. Thanks. CongoKurt

[CongoKurt]

JCP123,

I do not know if my last msg. went through or not as my server tossed me out.
I do hope my informatio woked for you.
I have also found that using Federal Long Rifle in FMJ (40 grain) gave me groups 2.00" or under at 50 meters. CCI HP's gave me over 2.00" at same distance.

I saw a post of one member suggesting the use of a suppressor witheir TEC22; I have done this and with either sub-sonic (45 gr) or hi-velocity in 40 gr. the results were not very good. I got groups of under but close to 3.00" . The baffles in the suppressor may do something to the flight but that may be my imagination. However I should add the suppressor did get the sound down to a baby coughing (a Bowers Paradigm .22LR was used which I found to be great for almost ALL .22's) It has no wipes to distract the flight of the projectile which i consider a plus.
In any event if you have any other questions or problems with your TEC22, pleas post a reply/query and I will do my best to help out.
CongKurt

[CongoKurt]

If you hold the magazine in place so it does not 'wobble' while shooting the firearm will/should not jam, stovepipe, drop the mag out of the well (which I have happen to me). DO NOT use truncated rounds as this will cause jam EVERY time. Any high velocity 22's will feed like a pig if you make sure the mag is seated firm in the well. I have tried subsonic (with a suppressor) and it failed to cycle after every shot, however Hi-Vel rounds worked with no flaw. My problem is that the front sight post broke off and I cannot locate another one. Besides that, it is great fun to take to the range... It will have people staring at you because you can get a high rate of fire without it being modified in any way. Again... Hold the mag. seated in the well. That will/should keep you going through a 500rd brick of 22's without a problem. By the way, anyone know where to get a front sight or just the front sight post or complete front sight ? for now I am using a 1/4" allen screww.. Yeah, I know it was not built to do MOA's but IT CAN at 25 yards (better is 15 yards)

[mobydick200]

Originally Posted by tonelar

A friend of mine came up with this solution for the Tec22, which fed well with magazines like the stock ramline but not with anything else. He tapped the stock ejector and threaded in a piece of rod (making the ejector longer by about a half inch).

Now it extracts and ejects fine.

could you send me the blueprint to how you made your tec-22 eject perfectly i have one and i really like it could you help me

[mobydick200]

help me please