misfires

[hop]

 I have a t/c contender in new condt. i have been shooting quite often now and have been seing about 5 misfires out of a box of shells  factory ammo.  wolf and PMC 223 cal  also out of the 22 match barrel i get a few misfires with any ammo.  Is there something I should be looking at , or is there a problem  . i had this gun from new and have just started shooting it  so I am new to the gun.  is it just the ammo or what    hop

[Hopalong7]

   First, try closeing the action with a little more authority.  You shouldn't have to slam it....but a firm SNAP usually clears up alot of misfires.  I still catch myself trying to ease it shut, especially when sitting in my tree stand on a quiet morning.  If that doesn't work, I'd try blowing out the action with some compressed air making sure the air isn't full of moisture.  Having the problem with two different barrels(especially when one is a .22 rimfire) leads me to believe it's not the barrel or locking lugs.  That leaves the frame and you(technique).  Tell us what's happening when you get a misfire.  Are you getting any indenture on the primer at all?
   And, I almost forgot, hammer extension?....can cause misfires....If you're using one try it without and see.   
GOOD SHOOTIN', Walt     

[Steve P]

Or a bad hammer spring....call TC, they will send you a new spring.  You will need a slave pin to get it in tho......easy to make.

Steve

[hop]

not shuting it with to much snap I dont know how hard you can do it without doing damage  yes i have a trigger extension and the primer hits are good cant see any difference from the ones that fire good dent also on the rim fire  .  i will contact t/c and get the spring  but what is the slave pin look like    . i will try a harder snap to close and remove the hammer extension befor i try the spring    thanks all for the info   hop

[Keith L]

I bet that hammer extension is the problem.  That is a common one.

[Steve P]

I bet that hammer extension is the problem.  That is a common one.

I have two or three hammer extensions at home.  They are all in my parts box.  Would have had better luck buying lottery tickets.

Steve