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Spent round is not extracted nor ejected. It stays in the chamber. If I operate the slide by hand the spent case will be extracted and ejected. This happens on every round. It almost appears that the extractor does not engage the rim sufficently when the gun is fired. I don't know why it...

It happens on every shot. Evidently the extractor does not grab the case, therefore cannot eject the spent round. Changed the extractor and spring. still no good. Gun is clean. I am at my wits end. I am a graduate mechanical engineer, although a long time ago so I understand something about...

Been having ejection problems. After gun is fired it is recocked but the spent case is not ejected. If you manually pull the slide back it will eject the spent case properly. Any suggestions. Thanx Stan

My PX-22 misfires quite often. Gun was bought in 1990 but not fired the first time until May 2013. Started off O.K. with standard velocity ammo. Then tried to progress to Hi Velocity ammo, then the misfiring started. Very slight firing pin hit on the misfires. They all fire when tried in another...

BCRider, Thanx for the info. Being a retired mechanical engineer I realize the work that will be involved is not worth it. Guess this revolver won't be shot again soon.

I have an 1849 pocket navy revolver made in 1972. There is approx .027 clearance between the barrel and the cylinder. The gun is in good condition. Would it be safe to shoot it using light loads or would it be a hazard? Thanx Stan