For the back story, peruse this thread...

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/29494-omg-%e2%80%93-what-have-i-done/page__fromsearch__1

 

 

OK, put the Steyr M-A1 back on your lists again! I went to the range today and put 100+ rounds of ammo through the, heretofore, troublesome M9-A1 without a hiccup. Not one.

 

After consulting with Steyr, they felt it was the extractor. Now I had read a number of threads on the Steyr forum and this seemed their pat answer. Malfunctioning? Here's a new extractor. Kind of like democrats wanting to solve problems by throwing money at them. But I figured I'd play their game so when it came time to send it back, I could say, "I tried it your way, now fix it." Color me embarrassed.

 

I installed the new extractor last Saturday (PITA - but even a fumble-fimgers like me managed to do it without screwing up, or even scratching the finish.) Visually, there appeared to be very little difference between the two extractors.

 

The two matches I shot with it were with Federal AE 124 gr FMJ RN. So I took some of that. Going on Mak's theory that the recoil spring was new and probably stiff - needed to be broken in - I took some Federal AE 147 gr FMJ FP. Also took some Speer Gold Dot 124 gr +P HP and the acid test: Some Remington UMC 115 gr FMJ RN. It ate everything - no problem.

 

I did this at Classic Pistol and they have a "No Rapid Fire" rule. Let's just say that most of my strings were "quickly paced". The only exceptions being those shot at 20+ yards. I really don't think the speed the gun was shot factored into the malfunctions.

 

I am ecstatic. I envisioned the gun going back and forth to Steyr several times, and probably never being able to rely on it. Admittedly, I even figured with the new extractor there would be a hiccup or two - but it ran flawlessly. Now I know that this little test is not the be all and end all of reliability testing, but I sure feel a heck of a lot better about shooting it now, than I did this morning.

 

If the weather cooperates, I'll be back out at Shongum and/or CJRPC in February and we'll give it a whirl on the clock.

 

I am a happy camper....for now.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I just took it off my list too. Can you give me some info on what models have issues and what ones don't. Really interested in this gun

Great to hear that Bob! So, not the magazines or the spring but the extractor. Good news. Glad to hear you're happy with your tactical tupperware.

I was hoping you would say, "Eff these plastic fantastic things! I'm going back to 6 for sure."

Glad to here it Bob.

Bob,

 

are you going to shoot CJRPC steel on the 4th or 5th? I'm glad you seemed to have the gun running well.

Whatever gun anyone has, I am glad to here that they are back up and happy blasting.

Bob,

 

are you going to shoot CJRPC steel on the 4th or 5th? I'm glad you seemed to have the gun running well.

 

No, but if weather and range conditions hold, I'll be doing Shongum on the 4th and CJRPC one 12th

good to hear bob, lots of people are interested in this gun...