K22 Long Barrel Pistol from Caledonian Classic Arms- initial review plus Youtube vid

[Frag Muppet]

Hi FM ive just put a deposit down on the x trim and waiting for a my variation to come back. I noted that the Eley Club did not perform well and as i have shoot them through My CZ452 with no problem thought they could be used in the K22. What ammo did you find worked ok in the end. Ive seen pauls utubes and he has put pretty much everything through his with no problem

Cheers

It seemed to prefer high velocity ammo
I was using CCI Mini Mags, shot great with these!

The Firearm did have both the springs on the slide at the time.
( According to Scott that's the way the new K22's leave the factory & that's how there meant to be shot with both springs fitted! )

But other people that have got them, are just using the weaker single spring to cycle sub-sonic ammo.
I haven't tried this yet but I think it will work as there will be less resistance on the slide going back.

Im hoping to sneak mine out again soon when the wifes not around.

Stuart

[dprees]

I bought an X-Trim L22 a couple of weeks back, and have tested functioning with several types of target ammunition. Mine has two springs in it, as is now standard. Results:

RWS Target Rifle No issues
Lapua Midas+ No issues
Eley Tenex No issues
Eley Match Slide failed to lock once
Eley Match Pistol Slide failed to lock once
CCI Standard No issues (5 rounds only)
RWS Geco No issues (5 rounds only)

I will be using RWS Target Rifle in it quite a bit, because that's what I feed my Ruger 10/22. However, I'll also do more testing to determine the most accurate round.

For those considering buying one of these: it really does feel and handle like a pistol; it is so light that it can be used one-handed, just as in the old days. Great fun!

David.

[stonecutter]

It seemed to prefer high velocity ammo
I was using CCI Mini Mags, shot great with these!

The Firearm did have both the springs on the slide at the time.
( According to Scott that's the way the new K22's leave the factory & that's how there meant to be shot with both springs fitted! )

But other people that have got them, are just using the weaker single spring to cycle sub-sonic ammo.
I haven't tried this yet but I think it will work as there will be less resistance on the slide going back.

Im hoping to sneak mine out again soon when the wifes not around.

Stuart

I picked up my X-trim last year at the Pheonix meet, mine only came with the bigger stronger spring and it worked a treat with MiniMags.

When i tried other ammo it wasn't so good, when i contacted Scott he sent me the smaller lighter spring so i just swapped them over and it worked fine with CCI standard.

I cant get my head around using both springs at the same time for standard ammo?

I think i need to talk with Scott again!

[Dazzak]

It seemed to prefer high velocity ammo
I was using CCI Mini Mags, shot great with these!

The Firearm did have both the springs on the slide at the time.
( According to Scott that's the way the new K22's leave the factory & that's how there meant to be shot with both springs fitted! )

But other people that have got them, are just using the weaker single spring to cycle sub-sonic ammo.
I haven't tried this yet but I think it will work as there will be less resistance on the slide going back.

Im hoping to sneak mine out again soon when the wifes not around.

Stuart

Yeah just got back from the club and one of the guys there shoots his with just then one spring, not sure which one. Anyway its a shame you have to wait for your birthday. Me thinks it may take a while to set that beauty up ay

[123standish]

I do actually fancy one of these. Not sure which one to go for. I saw them at the shooting show and was very impressed.