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    I got Walther P22 back and it's MUCH better now!

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Rob, Jun 22, 2011.

  1. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    As some of you know, I had a bulged barrel and had to send the gun back to Smith and Wesson for repair. I got it back last night and noticed a few things:

    1) They replaced the barrel (Obviously), but they replaced it with a newer version! It's a different color and seems to be better because the gun NEVER jams now! NEVER
    2) They replaced the whole upper slide and firing pin as well!
    3) There was a screw that always came WAY WAY loose after 100 or so rounds and it doesn't come loose any more! I put about 400 rounds down range last night and never had any problem with the screw!

    I can say that I think the reason I got a bulged barrel to begin with is because of pore and inadequite cleaning. My co-worker Jack helped me clean my gun today at work and I learned about 5 things that I was doing wrong! wow!

    Now that all is said and done, I will NEVER shoot lead nose rounds again! Only copper plated! Reason: WAY TO DAMN MUCH MELTED LEAD in the barrel! GAH!

    All in all, I'm not happy that I had to send it back, but to say the least, they did a DAMN GOOD JOB fixing it!

    Thanks
     
    Rob, Jun 22, 2011
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  2. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Did he tell you that you can use liquid mercury to clean the built-up lead out of the barrel? :cool:

     
    TopCop1988, Jun 22, 2011
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    Glad they repaired it. Some manufacturers will blame a bulged barrel on faulty ammunition and deny warranty coverage.
     
    db04p71, Jun 22, 2011
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  4. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    I bought the lifetime no questions asked warranty... That's probably why they covered it. But I can see why they would want to deny it...
     
    Rob, Jun 22, 2011
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    You most likely had a rough bore. I shoot plain lead ammo all the time in my .22 upper with a full auto M4 lower and while I get leading, it is not a big problem.

    Glad to hear that the company made good on your warranty.
     
    Azrial, Jun 23, 2011
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    redrazor11 Formerly waterwizard11

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    Wait, what does Panasonic have to do with Smith and Wesson?
     
    redrazor11, Jun 23, 2011
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    Cops use them both ... :p
     
    Springfield, Jun 23, 2011
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  8. TBtech29

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    not around here they dont, they use Beretta 9mm.
     
    TBtech29, Jun 23, 2011
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  9. Rob

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    At home here they use Sig .40...
     
    Rob, Jun 24, 2011
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  10. TopCop1988

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    TxDPS uses the SIG Sauer P226 in 357 SIG, as does the OkHP.

    "On Topic": NCHP uses Smith & Wesson M&P's chambered in .357 SIG, as well as Panasonic Toughbooks. ;) :rolleyes: :cool:
     
    TopCop1988, Jun 24, 2011
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  11. Boo Boo

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    thats why i own a glock
     
    Boo Boo, Jun 24, 2011
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  12. Kungfucowboy

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    That's not really applicable to the original post since
    1) The p22 is a 22lr pistol, Glock does not make a 22lr pistol
    2) He was using cheap RNL ammo. Glock strongly recommends in the users manual you only shoot ammunition with jacketed bullets.This is because polygonal rifled barrels tend to lead up quickly with unjacketed bullets raising the pressure levels too high, that on it's own or plus the case not being totally supported can cause catastrophic failure.
     
    Kungfucowboy, Jun 26, 2011
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