Full=auto problem with Hi-Standard .22 handgun

[quacksmackMN]

I recieved an old semi-auto Hi-Standard .22 handgun from my grandpa a while back and I have been having some issues with it... At first when I would shoot the gun would "double-shoot" or fire two shots when the trigger was pulled once. It happened about one time every magazine. lately the gun will go full-auto and fire off three or more shots when I pull the trigger once. I have thoroughly cleaned the gun many times. I am wondering if it may be a sticky firing pin? any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Luke_M]

Try a good cleaning if that doesnt work I would be going to a gun smith. I picked up a used ruger 1022 that would do that so I took it apart to clean it and noticed the sear had some rough edges so after filing and cleaning i reassembled. When I went to test fire it would empty the clip with one trigger pull. Not fun when you are not expecting it.

[fishuhalik]

Keep it!!! You've got yourself a fun little handgun

[Raider4ever]

Keep it!!! You've got yourself a fun little handgun

That's what I'm thinking. That would rock!!! Just don't let anybody else shoot it without them knowing its "superpower".

[quacksmackMN]

I think I may end up just doing that... It would be nice if it was a little more consistent though. As is you never know when its gonna take off!

[Surface Tension]

Lock it up till you get it to a gunsmith.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Im with Frank on this one.. Sounds like a good way to get someone hurt.. I'd bring it to a gunsmith.

[chad austin]

Common problems with the hi-standards. They don't have a feed ramp, the magazine has feed lips that need to be at a predetermined angle. You can find these tools to set the angle on e bay. Google "hi standard magazine adjustment tool" and you'll quickly learn some of the downfalls of hi standard mags, replacement mags are hard to come by too as they are out of production. With that being said, I would also advise taking it to a gunsmith just to get it checked out. What model is it?

[chad austin]

I jumped the gun with my response. The double firing doesn't have anything to do with the feed lips on the mag. But hey, now you know of that problem now too. I really enjoy shooting my HS Sport King.

[quacksmackMN]

That may not be part of the double-fire problem, but I have also had a few issues with it feeding. Very helpful input, I think I'll order one of those adjustment tools. Thanks!

[Down Deep]

I have no idea about your gunsmithing skills, but unless have some experience and you know what your doing I would get it to a smith for repair so the the gun is safe to use.