nhglyn Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Just bought a nice (slightly used) SW22 Victory to plink with and teach my grandson how to shoot with. It shoots really well, I like it a lot. Just 2 questions: 1. Why is it so very hard to rack the slide? He (12 years old) could not do it and it is reasonable hard for me to. Anyone know why and is there a fix? 2. With the slide stop engaged why is it even harder to push down on slide stop to disengage it? Is there a fix? Has anyone had similar issues? Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJB Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Mine doesn't do that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zincwarrior Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, nhglyn said: Just bought a nice (slightly used) SW22 Victory to plink with and teach my grandson how to shoot with. It shoots really well, I like it a lot. Just 2 questions: 1. Why is it so very hard to rack the slide? He (12 years old) could not do it and it is reasonable hard for me to. Anyone know why and is there a fix? 2. With the slide stop engaged why is it even harder to push down on slide stop to disengage it? Is there a fix? Has anyone had similar issues? Thanks for any help. 1. Mine is similar. However after several thousand rounds its a fair bit easier. I find it easiest to push with my grip hand more than pulling the slide. 2. Try not using the slide lock. Its very easy when its locked back. Additional notes: *Watch the safety. I invariably engage it quickly when shooting left handed and don't notice its engaged. This led to some embarrassment as I had never used safeties on pistols at first thought the firearm was broken...:-) *Fiber optic can get dirty, especially with dirty .22 rimfire ammo. Just be aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igolfat8 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Mine is very easy to rack the slide. Have you had the recoil spring out of your pistol? It’s tricky to get it and the guide rod back in place. I wonder if you have somehow put it back in wrong or on a bind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud White Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Mine is easy to rack the slide also and use the release .. Good Cleaning maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrdoran Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 To help with slide racking many use the TK Halo and are happy with it. https://www.tandemkross.com/halo-Charging-Ring-for-the-Smith-Wesson-SW22-Victory_p_232.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now