Norinco M4 Ejecting almost straight back

[maetsack]

Can anyone provide some insight on a new Norinco M4 that is ejecting almost straight back (approx 5:30)?

Details:

- brand new
- using steel case ammo, two different mags
- no mods to internals
- cleaned and well lubed
- no other problems (F2F, F2E, etc)

I found an image that suggests this may be because of short stroking, but that doesn't make sense to me given it has no other symptoms.

Any thoughts? It wouldn't be that big a deal except I'm a lefty and thus far have had to dig two very warm casings out of my collar.

BTW - other than this weirdness, this is a great gun for the price!!!

 

[Stevo]

Any thoughts?

Do up your top button?

 

[Undergiver]

maybe cut a couple of coils off your ejector spring

 

[Starscream]

Stop complaining, getting brass back from a rifle that throws it into the firing line is annoying. D:

 

[foxbat]

The gun is functioning perfectly...just as it was designed...for a right handed shooter.

If you are having issues, order up a 'leftie' AR from Stag Arms...

 

[Undergiver]

The gun is functioning perfectly...just as it was designed...for a right handed shooter.

If you are having issues, order up a 'leftie' AR from Stag Arms...

All he needs is the Leftie upper and bolt assy, phone Walter at Armseast he maybe able to hook you up.

 

[Satain]

Need's an new extractor spring.

 

[ben hunchak]

At least it is extracting.

 

[greentips]

maybe cut a couple of coils off your ejector spring

I won't cut any spring myself, espeically when the rifle is working.

Actually, I will never ever cut any spring even if the rifle is not working -parts need to be replaced when parts that are up to spec.

 

[Longshot]

Its made out of tin cans and old bicycles on an assembly line in China for $13.That's the problem.

 

[npk]

I'll let you know after I have fired my new Norinco CQ. What mine is like. Or I guess you could pick up a brass catcher.

 

[Captain Paul]

ejecting brass straigth back is badass. All guns are different, let it shine in its spotlight for once!

 

[Clobbersauras]

Just wear one of these. It will protect your delicate neck and you'll look damn good too....

 

[bjhill]

Open your mouth then you won,t have to bend over and pick up the brass. Perfect.

 

[agent_mango]

Facetious replies aside, I would also recommend cutting the ejector spring.

I'm a lefty and I own an AR180B. It used to eject straight back, but the brass didn't usually hit my face. Instead the brass hit the rear of the port, making a nice gouge in the brass. I didn't think it ideal to try reloading brass like that, so I searched for a solution. Both other AR180B shooters and Armalite recommended cutting some coils from the ejector spring, which worked for me. However, before I did it I made sure I had a couple backup springs just in case I screwed something up.

 

[Longshot]

All kidding aside one of those little rubber washers on your ejector spring should fix it.Send me you address and I'll send you one.

 

[deets]

Just wear one of these. It will protect your delicate neck and you'll look damn good too....

HAHAHAHA I can see him at the range now! Or maybe something like this

At least then you'd be in classic pistol dueling attire!

 

[deets]

All kidding aside one of those little rubber washers on your ejector spring should fix it.Send me you address and I'll send you one.

Your a real nice guy long shot!

 

[Satain]

OMG!
deets your icon
What time is the kitty show!?!
LOL!!!

 

[Artiz]