universal m1 carbine problems
- Thread starter Robert_Yeomans
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I have a Universal,I shoot reloads, no issues whatsoever. Don't believe the crap people propagate about universals.
has it always had this issue or developed it after years of use?
could be a worn out extractor or spring
if is a cycling issue and not an extractor issue..... check for carbon build up in the gas system
to check the extractor, next time you are at the range, point in safe direction and dry cycle a mag full of ammo, meaning load and eject without firing, manually operating the action until the mag is empty. If the rounds all eject, you can rule out the extractor and start looking at other causes
could be a worn out extractor or spring
if is a cycling issue and not an extractor issue..... check for carbon build up in the gas system
to check the extractor, next time you are at the range, point in safe direction and dry cycle a mag full of ammo, meaning load and eject without firing, manually operating the action until the mag is empty. If the rounds all eject, you can rule out the extractor and start looking at other causes
Ditto. I had a Universal. Ran tons of Military, Factory, and handloads through it. Was very reliable. Not accurate, but reliable.
Early Universals were reasonably well made, like a Plainfield. Late ones were... well... not good. Cast aluminum trigger groups, stamped parts, poorly cast sights, etc.
If yours is decent, it's probably not late production.
I would first check you ejector and extractor springs. There's a good chance USGI replacement springs would fix your issue. Modern springs made to proper spec can be had from Brownells.
If yours is decent, it's probably not late production.
I would first check you ejector and extractor springs. There's a good chance USGI replacement springs would fix your issue. Modern springs made to proper spec can be had from Brownells.
Brutus
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Sounds like it could be gas system related problem maybe.
When you disaassemble & clean the carbine, is that little button shaped captive piston,under the gas port in the barrel, free to move back and forth about that 1/2 inch or so, inside it's 'caged' position?
When this part gets gummed up with carbon, it is sometimes a cause of functioning problems.
When you disaassemble & clean the carbine, is that little button shaped captive piston,under the gas port in the barrel, free to move back and forth about that 1/2 inch or so, inside it's 'caged' position?
When this part gets gummed up with carbon, it is sometimes a cause of functioning problems.
