Bought a S&W 2206 today, feed problems....

[PowderKeg]

Just picked up a real nice S&W 2206 for $200 at the gun shop. Ran several mag-fulls of CCI Mini Mags thru it at the indoor range. First couple mags fed without a hitch, 3rd (or maybe it was the 4th) mag had a fail-to-feed (hammer went "click" on an empty chamber with rounds still in the mag), last mag had a couple fail-to-feeds and a couple outright jams. Pistol is reasonably clean - no heavy build-up of crud. Do the original 12 round mags have a history of feed problems, or might I have one with a weak spring? I want to pick up some extra mags for it since I've only got the one that came with the pistol, but not sure if I'd be better off with the 10 round ones or 12 like the original. The problems with that last mag-full kinda rained on the "wow" and "cool" factor of the purchase (and first few trouble-free mag-fulls).

Also, anyone know of a particular ammo brand the 2206 really likes (or really hates)? I've heard .22 autos can be very picky. I'm going to give it a good cleaning just in case, and give several different ammo brands a try, but any info that might shorten the "discovery" period would help.

 

[jimbojones1234]

As long as you don't fire supre calibres or other lower velocity ammo you should be alright. I fired some calibres through mine and had to rack ever shot.

 

[DaBull]

Mine has shot Remington Bulk, Federal Bulk, CCI Minimags, and even wax coated PMC Zappers without problems, using both 10 and 12 round factory mags.

 

[novalty]

I just picked up a 4.5" 2206 for my son this summer, and tried a few different brands in it to make sure it functions fine. Had problems with several: Remington 333 bulk, Winchester Xpert bulk, had several issues like you mentioned. Remington Thunderbolts did ok, but still weren't great. Picked up a 100 count box of CCI Mini-Mags, and it functioned flawlessly. I am hoping to try some Federal Auto-Match in it, as the CCI's are pretty pricey.

 

[Onmilo]

Sounds like it could use some additional lubricant.
The recoil spring could be getting weak also and you may consider a replacement.

The magazines do wear out, you may consider purchasing a spare or two and trying them.
My 422 and 2214 feed fine with the 10 and 12 shot magazines HTH
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