M1 Cycle problem.

mikefink · 03-18-2007, 02:47 PM

I'm sure this has been discussed before but... After firing 2 shots of an 8 round en block clip, the remaining 6 rounds along with the clip come flying out of the gun. Where should I start looking for the cause?
Thanks! Mike

Mooseman684 · 03-18-2007, 05:15 PM

I would start at the clip latch/clip latch spring assembly...It should not release until the follower arm comes all the way up after the last shot!
Rich

rfc357 · 03-18-2007, 05:56 PM

Good advice. The little spring behind the clip latch loses its strength eventually. Try stretching the spring. If that helps, replace the spring, because it will lose its strength again real soon.

Sometimes the hook on the clip latch wears or the tip breaks off. It can be hard to tell, so compare it to a known good latch or check the CMP web site.

tbonecpk · 03-19-2007, 05:58 AM

yeah I had that problem on tuesday when I shot my rifle. It had only happened with one of the clips I used so also check the wear on the enblock. if its worn then the little hook rfc was talkin about wont lock into place so after a few shots it'll just spring out also.

mikefink · 03-19-2007, 04:16 PM

Thanks to all who answered my inquirey. Sometimes the obvious answers are the ones I miss. Didn't even think of the latch and spring.
Mike

03-18-2007, 02:47 PM	#1
mikefink Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bloomington, In Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0)	M1 Cycle problem. I'm sure this has been discussed before but... After firing 2 shots of an 8 round en block clip, the remaining 6 rounds along with the clip come flying out of the gun. Where should I start looking for the cause? Thanks! Mike

03-18-2007, 05:15 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,191 Trader Rating: (0)	I would start at the clip latch/clip latch spring assembly...It should not release until the follower arm comes all the way up after the last shot! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-19-2007, 05:58 AM	#4
tbonecpk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Cal Posts: 1,581 Trader Rating: (0)	yeah I had that problem on tuesday when I shot my rifle. It had only happened with one of the clips I used so also check the wear on the enblock. if its worn then the little hook rfc was talkin about wont lock into place so after a few shots it'll just spring out also. __________________ "Speak softly but carry a big stick" -Teddy Roosevelt

03-19-2007, 04:16 PM	#5
mikefink Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bloomington, In Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks Thanks to all who answered my inquirey. Sometimes the obvious answers are the ones I miss. Didn't even think of the latch and spring. Mike

03-18-2007, 05:56 PM	#3
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741 Trader Rating: (0)	Good advice. The little spring behind the clip latch loses its strength eventually. Try stretching the spring. If that helps, replace the spring, because it will lose its strength again real soon. Sometimes the hook on the clip latch wears or the tip breaks off. It can be hard to tell, so compare it to a known good latch or check the CMP web site.