Broken CMMG .22 conversion

[mikebravo]

So I got a stainless CMMG .22 conversion kit for Christmas, and went to try it out yesterday. Love it! It went through around 150 rounds of cheapo Blaser standard velocity bulk. But when I broke my AR in half to put my normal bolt in, the end plate and recoil spring shot right off, snapped at the weld. :banghead:I contacted CMMG, and they said that they'll send me a new frame, which is great. Has anyone else had this problem before? And are they usually quick with their shipping? Just curious, because I really want to get out and start shooting with it again.

 

[WALKERs210]

I have own mine for over a year now and never had a second of trouble. Guess you were the lucky one to draw a defect, usually happens to me.

 

[xfyrfiter]

Bad weld and little to no qc. That weld looks terrible, whoever didn't catch that during visual, should get new glasses.

 

[CharlieDeltaJuliet]

I have had a dedicated .22 CMMG upper for a year and a half. It has shot many rounds and never an issue(other than the occasional light load or dud). I love mine. I hate to hear of your issues, but CMMG will fix them.

 

[rc109a]

I had the exact same thing happen after 2,000+ rounds through it. I called CMMG and they replaced the part free of charge. Great CS.

 

[gotigers]

nevermind

 

[Tempest 455]

I would just weld it or have someone you know weld it.

 

[rc109a]

They were really quick with shipping. They did ask for the part back afterwards so they could look at it. Before I could ship it, they just asked if I could take a few pictures instead. Very nice people and great CS.

 

[Dreamliner787]

That's great that CMMG was able to solve your issues. What's the warranty on the conversion kits?

 

[aubie515]

I've seen that happy over on ARF.

I have a dedicated CMMG upper and it's been great.

 

[wally]

I had the same problem second or third time out with my CMMG .22lr pistol, give CMMG a call or Email. I sent them a jpeg of the broken part and they shipped me a replacement the next day. They've changed the design of how its welded together.

The replacement has two welds and has held up fine for about 3000+ rounds so far (we tend to run about 500 in an outing), everyone loves shooting it since I've made it into an SBR.

I suspect replacing them as they break is cheaper than a recall of what is already in the retail channels.

 

[rhinoh]

Mine has been fine so far- but I will be watching that area for any cracks developing.
If I ever buy the TIG machine I've been wanting it may pay to beef it up.