Having Problems with Tactical Solutions Upper

[saber]

Hi there,

I just got a Tactical Solutions upper and am having all sorts of problems with it. I swapped out the Tac Sol upper with another upper to put on a lower that I've been shooting for a couple of years now.

The problems I am having are two-fold:

1.) I initially was having difficulties with FTE. The first shot would fire and the second round was not picked up. If I load just one round in the mag, then the bolt would lock back on the empty magazine. I initially chalked up my problem to not using the high velocity .22 ammo since I was just using some Wal-mart left over ammo.

2.) I kept experimenting and found some CCI Minimags which will feed and extract. The problem is that I am getting doubles when I shot. If I load 1 round, then that 1 round fires fine. If I load 2, both rounds are shot off with one trigger pull. I only did this a couple of times before I stopped.

Has anyone had this problem or can offer any suggestions?

Thanks

[3GunFunShooter]

Try some Federal Bulk Pack 22LR. These work will in the Spikes and Model 1 uppers.

[evolixsurf]

do you have a notched hammer like this?



They say you need to change it out if you do.

[ac427cpe]

If it's doubling, contact TS directly, they should sort it out for you.

[saber]

One of the posters was right about the notched hammer. I am replacing the hammer to see if that makes a difference. If it doesn't, I will send it back.

[bplvr]

use lighter J-P springs ,3.5 lb, available at Midway $10.00 a set.
{ the rounded hammer is actually a pistol hammer ie; 9MM.}
works best for rimfire .

[vega]

One of the posters was right about the notched hammer. I am replacing the hammer to see if that makes a difference. If it doesn't, I will send it back.

Don't send it back yet, get the JP reduced power hammer spring as adviced. http://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=JPS3.5

Mine was doing the same thing but after I replaced the spring everything is going smooth now. With the rounded hammer alone it might still give you problem.

[saber]

I just ordered the springs too. If the hammer and springs don't fix it, then I will contact them to see what else I can do.

[vega]

Last time on the range I used Armscor HI-vel 36 gn. Last 200 rds went fine without a hitch. Good luck.

[evolixsurf]

I would contact them regardless. They will likely give you all sorts of good info!

[vega]

I would contact them regardless. They will likely give you all sorts of good info!

Yes, do not listen to internet commandos. No good infos gathered here especially to those who have the TacSol uppers.

[saber]

I have the round hammer on order from them and will try it out. Their website does mention that as a possible problem so I will see if that fixes anything.

[vega]

I have the round hammer on order from them and will try it out. Their website does mention that as a possible problem so I will see if that fixes anything.

That's what I said to myself too but having the rounded hammer seems to be not enough. In fact it also gave me 3 burst shot on my first outing with rounded hammer. After I got the 3.5 spring the burst went away.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=229114&highlight=TacSol+rounded

[doughboy334]

I'm relieved mine works out of the box fine

[vega]

I'm relieved mine works out of the box fine

What ammo are you using? Mine does not seem to like the Federal bulk (red) box. I don't have the blue box.