Bought an M1-22 Chiappa

[Guest Goopus]

I bought an M1-22 Chiappa on Valentine's Day. I'd heard the horror stories about this thing and it got off to a bad start. Two prongs of the plastic front sight were broken off in the box lol.. And the thing immediately started stovepiping and FTFing, etc. But I'd heard about a breaking-in period of 150 rounds or so, so I persevered. After about five 10-round mags were put through it, it ends up starting to cycle perfectly through each mag after only 50 rounds to break in.

 

So the only true problem I've ended up having with this thing is that damned front sight. Should I ask Chiappa to send me another one free of charge since they're idiotic scumbags or should I just buy a US GI metal front sight? Because I've heard they actually do fit onto the Chiappas which is one good thing about them.

 

Thoughts on the gun overall if you've owned or even shot one?

Edited February 22, 2015 by Goopus

[Garufa]

Call Chiappa and demand satisfaction.

[cannoncocker]

Call Chiappa and ask them to replace the sight.  Be sure to tell them "they're idiotic scumbags".

 

Let us know how you make out.

[Guest Goopus]

Call Chiappa and ask them to replace the sight.  Be sure to tell them "they're idiotic scumbags".

 

Let us know how you make out.

 

Lol I wouldn't call them idiotic scumbags if I was talking to them of course, they'd never give me the sight then. To be honest the thought of getting another plastic sight back doesn't fill me with joy anyway. We'll see. Thanks for the sort of advice.

 

Call Chiappa and demand satisfaction.

 

Thanks man, I may just do that.

[Guest Goopus]

No other Tennessean has a Chiappa?

[tnhawk]

No other Tennessean has a Chiappa?

I can't think of any reason I would want a Chiappa.  My Ruger 10-22 does everything I expect from a .22 rifle.

Edited February 23, 2015 by tnhawk

[Mike.357]

if I was going to add another .22 to the collection that Chiappa would be one I'd look at real hard.  But the situation with amo has kind of taken the shine off of .22's for me.

[Grayfox54]

Being a big fan of the M1 Carbine, I did take a long hard look at the M1-22. I like the idea of it, but wasn't real impressed with the actual rifle. The cheap plastic sights were one of the main things that put me off. I did some checking around the internet and found this to be one of the biggest complaints. The rear sight in particular seems to break rather easily and from what I understand, Chiappa doesn't get in any hurry to replace them. 

Maybe they've gotten better. I look forward to hearing how you make out with them. 

I do think that a .22 version of the classic carbine would be loads of fun. I've also wondered if G.I. sights would fit on the Chippa and if it would be worth the money to put them on. 

You say it broke in well and now runs fine. How is the accuracy? 

Please keep us up to date with your situation. 

 

[Guest Goopus]

I can't think of any reason I would want a Chiappa.  My Ruger 10-22 does everything I expect from a .22 rifle.

 

Yeah I've heard of the 10/22's superiority every time I bring up the Chiappa. I just didn't want one.

 

 

 

if I was going to add another .22 to the collection that Chiappa would be one I'd look at real hard.  But the situation with amo has kind of taken the shine off of .22's for me.

 

Ammo's definitely kind of a problem, I found it in Livingston for a little under five dollars per fifty rounds which isn't horrible I suppose.

 

 

 

Being a big fan of the M1 Carbine, I did take a long hard look at the M1-22. I like the idea of it, but wasn't real impressed with the actual rifle. The cheap plastic sights were one of the main things that put me off. I did some checking around the internet and found this to be one of the biggest complaints. The rear sight in particular seems to break rather easily and from what I understand, Chiappa doesn't get in any hurry to replace them. 

Maybe they've gotten better. I look forward to hearing how you make out with them. 

I do think that a .22 version of the classic carbine would be loads of fun. I've also wondered if G.I. sights would fit on the Chippa and if it would be worth the money to put them on. 

You say it broke in well and now runs fine. How is the accuracy? 

Please keep us up to date with your situation.

 

Unfortunately with the front sights partially broken I can't be definitively sure about the accuracy but just aiming down the barrel I shot downhill at a creek on my friend's property, about 25-50 yards downhill and I was nailing the creek with every shot after it broke in. It shoots like a champ, feels even slightly more sturdy than I thought it would.

 

Really the only complaint I have is that sight and I think I'm probably gonna replace it with the U.S. GI front sight. I should probably replace the plastic rear sight and bayonet lug before they break off too haha.

[hipower]

On looks alone, I'd like to have one of the Chiappa M1-22 rifles, but I can't say I've heard enough good to make me buy yet.

I do have an inside contact at a gunsmith, and while I understand there are good and bad in all products; the comments out of the 'smith are not fit for printing here.

Suffice it to say that he was not impressed with the construction at all.

[jimic]

Sorry.......Thinking about pistols

Edited February 23, 2015 by jimic

[Guest Goopus]

On looks alone, I'd like to have one of the Chiappa M1-22 rifles, but I can't say I've heard enough good to make me buy yet.

I do have an inside contact at a gunsmith, and while I understand there are good and bad in all products; the comments out of the 'smith are not fit for printing here.

Suffice it to say that he was not impressed with the construction at all.

 

Yeah it's a bit overpriced for being a .22 and having so many plastic parts.

[Guest Goopus]

Another thing too, I've heard much better reviews of Chiappa's 9mm M1 carbine copy. Less plastic parts, more powerful caliber of course, heavier of course. Pretty sure the sights on it are metal unless I'm mistaken.

 

Anyone heard anything about the M1-9 or shot one?

[tnhawk]

Being a big fan of the M1 Carbine, I did take a long hard look at the M1-22. I like the idea of it, but wasn't real impressed with the actual rifle......

I have an M1 Carbine Replica stock from EABCO.com and Tech Sights on my 10-22 which results in an accurate, dependable rifle.

[nightrunner]

I would consider changing the sight to metal a minor issue, if everything else is good to go. I have never owned a single firearm that I didn't want to change at least something on anyways.

[221 Fireball]

Even if there's bugs to work out, it's still a neat concept of having an M1 carbine replica that you can shoot relatively cheap, as compared to actual .30 M1 carbine ammo.

 

And EVERYBODY has a 10/22, so enjoy your beat to a different drummer ... it looks great and I bet its a fun plinker.  :pleased:

[Moped]

I just wish someone would made a quality, affordable M1 again.

[Guest Goopus]

I would consider changing the sight to metal a minor issue, if everything else is good to go. I have never owned a single firearm that I didn't want to change at least something on anyways.

 

I agree man.

 

Even if there's bugs to work out, it's still a neat concept of having an M1 carbine replica that you can shoot relatively cheap, as compared to actual .30 M1 carbine ammo.

 

And EVERYBODY has a 10/22, so enjoy your beat to a different drummer ... it looks great and I bet its a fun plinker.  :pleased:

 

 

I'm in love with it, it's a great little plinker! Thank you for the kind words. I definitely love having something different than a 10/22.