Veteran since watching your video I have purchased a Chiappa M1 Carbine in a 22lr. Since I own a National Postal Meter (NPM) for real I thought I would take your parts test a few steps further. So, my all metal NPM trigger housing group with all the same parts as the Chiappa one fit in my Chiappa rifle perfect. I did have to use the Chiappa pin to hold it in place, it shoots and operates as the Chiappa group does and holds the mags perfectly. Also, this entire group with the metal bayonet band, (which by the way the plastic Chiappa bayonet band will not hold an M1 Carbine Standard Bayonet) metal rear adjustable sight and Paratrooper stock from my NPM all fit together as designed. This has been a great test for me and I wanted to say Thank You for this video. Love the M1 Carbine and now I have a great cheap to shoot plinker to play with. Semper Fidelis
Before you buy a Chiappa READ THIS! I am over 60 years old and am a recognised local gun expert. I have owned thousands of guns in my life time and currently own well over 100. So when I recant the following, I know what I'm talking about! I purchased a new synthetic stock version M1-22. It was keyholling at 20 feet, and the rear sight needed be set nearly as far to the left as it would go to even get it to hit a sheet of plywood. Accuracy was non-existent. I should add that the rear sight adjustment knob would just spin and appeared to be stripped out. After some dialog with Chiappa I was allowed to return the rifle for repair. A month passed after tracking indicated they had received the gun, yet I'd heard nothing from them. I sent them a message, several days later they responded that the rifle's repair had been but "put on hold" as they needed to take it to a range, they had none at their repair facility, and that this could take a couple weeks. Another month went by, still no word. Just as I was going to contact them again UPS showed up with the gun. It arrived with a test target showing three groups shot at 20 yards. Each was 2" or more to the right of the bull. I noticed, the rear sight was adjusted nearly as far to the left as it would go. An invoice stated, "Barrel replaced", "Accuracy is now good". While "accuracy" might have now been acceptable, the fact the the rear sight was nearly as far to the left as it would travel was a clear indication that something was still wrong. I test fired the gun and duplicating their test target. I messaged Chiappa again. They responded with a lecture on bullet differences, shooting styles, and advising ME to shoot the gun again. I had to re-point out that it was THEIR own test that resulted in rifle's performance(test target). They further stated that the sight travel was "within our acceptable standards"! Currently the gun is on target at 50 yards with the rear sight is against the LEFT stop. I'm left to wonder if I were to instal a scope if it would have enough adjustment to get it sighted in? A word on ammunition. The gun shoots fine with CCI Minimags, however one in five PMC Zapper will explode with a bast of gas in your face. You may have seen the video of this same behavior using Winchester ammo. I am currently in a state of limbo with Chiappa on this gun. One thing is for sure, given the quality evident in this gun, combined with the attitude demonstrated by the company, I'll never own another of their products! Dennis
So for a so called expert you didn't think that the rear sight base itself isn't centered in the rear dovetail? That it needs drifted to the left in the dove tail which would then center your rear aperture to your liking. It's plastic after all, not like a USGI carbine that's staked in place that needs a tool to remove and install without potentially cracking or breaking a dovetail. Experts...... Uh huh.
Your not very sharp are you. Without elaboration, everything you just posted is absolute gibberish. I am regularly amazed at the willingness for some people to demonstrate just how stupid they are to thousands of others!@@michaelkaminsky9914
I recently picked up a synthetic stock M1 and it's doing the same exact thing! haha. As i was zeroing the iron/ plastic rear sight all the way to the left, i was thinking about your exact comment and experience. It didn't bother me as much however, as I removed the rear sight put a red dot onto it almost immediately, which zeroes and shoots just fine.
@@as03uk yeah, same for me. the rear sight is allmost all the way to the left. I just install a chiappa rail and vortex red dot. now it shoot fine. If you take a close look the other side on that front sight, the hole in the plastic isnt centered. This is a 400$ CAD gun...so i wasnt expecting too much about it
@@Julien_B-Marcel oh I never realised that about the front sight! I put my vortex red dot on a rail adapter and replaced the rear sight with it. I’ve just picked up a Chiappa m4-22 mag which has the same feed lips, and am planning to chop it up and transplant it into a 30 round m1 carb mag! I wish chiappa followed through and made bigger mags.
You can probably take it back off and use a small hammer to tap that edge of the back metal band that holds the wood a bit. That should tighten it up some. Just an idea. :)
The metal barrel band you put on… I believe you said it was a Chiappa brand… I’d so, where did you find it? The web site you mentioned is sold out of just about everything related to a M1-9. E-bay has USGI barrel bands, would they fit the M1-9? Thanks!
I found that the plastic bayonet lug is not correct as an original M4 bayonet will not click on it without some dremeling. Also the front sight is mounted too far forward and does not allow the bayonet to come back far enough to attach fully to the lug once it has been modified.
I realize illm x number of years late however i have owned one of these and never again. One problem after another, Ill stick with with 10/22's or actual USGI M1 Carbines.
Robert Carmody I have success with targets out to 100 yards. Reasonable size groups....but with my eyesight I’m happy with hitting cans at that distance.
mancave veteran It’s always been my opinion that asking a 22 for one hole groups at 100 yards is crazy. Maybe 50 yards is more reasonable. Most of your shots at squirrels will fall into the 50 yard range.
@@mancaveveteran4975 I tried to fit in original rear sights, front sights, bayonet lug and rear receiver lock and the only feasable one was the bayonet lug - but i was left with a gap between the barrel and lug.... so I am not super happy neither
Veteran since watching your video I have purchased a Chiappa M1 Carbine in a 22lr. Since I own a National Postal Meter (NPM) for real I thought I would take your parts test a few steps further. So, my all metal NPM trigger housing group with all the same parts as the Chiappa one fit in my Chiappa rifle perfect. I did have to use the Chiappa pin to hold it in place, it shoots and operates as the Chiappa group does and holds the mags perfectly. Also, this entire group with the metal bayonet band, (which by the way the plastic Chiappa bayonet band will not hold an M1 Carbine Standard Bayonet) metal rear adjustable sight and Paratrooper stock from my NPM all fit together as designed. This has been a great test for me and I wanted to say Thank You for this video. Love the M1 Carbine and now I have a great cheap to shoot plinker to play with. Semper Fidelis
Before you buy a Chiappa READ THIS! I am over 60 years old and am a recognised local gun expert. I have owned thousands of guns in my life time and currently own well over 100. So when I recant the following, I know what I'm talking about!
I purchased a new synthetic stock version M1-22. It was keyholling at 20 feet, and the rear sight needed be set nearly as far to the left as it would go to even get it to hit a sheet of plywood. Accuracy was non-existent. I should add that the rear sight adjustment knob would just spin and appeared to be stripped out. After some dialog with Chiappa I was allowed to return the rifle for repair.
A month passed after tracking indicated they had received the gun, yet I'd heard nothing from them. I sent them a message, several days later they responded that the rifle's repair had been but "put on hold" as they needed to take it to a range, they had none at their repair facility, and that this could take a couple weeks. Another month went by, still no word. Just as I was going to contact them again UPS showed up with the gun.
It arrived with a test target showing three groups shot at 20 yards. Each was 2" or more to the right of the bull. I noticed, the rear sight was adjusted nearly as far to the left as it would go. An invoice stated, "Barrel replaced", "Accuracy is now good". While "accuracy" might have now been acceptable, the fact the the rear sight was nearly as far to the left as it would travel was a clear indication that something was still wrong. I test fired the gun and duplicating their test target.
I messaged Chiappa again. They responded with a lecture on bullet differences, shooting styles, and advising ME to shoot the gun again. I had to re-point out that it was THEIR own test that resulted in rifle's performance(test target). They further stated that the sight travel was "within our acceptable standards"!
Currently the gun is on target at 50 yards with the rear sight is against the LEFT stop. I'm left to wonder if I were to instal a scope if it would have enough adjustment to get it sighted in?
A word on ammunition. The gun shoots fine with CCI Minimags, however one in five PMC Zapper will explode with a bast of gas in your face. You may have seen the video of this same behavior using Winchester ammo.
I am currently in a state of limbo with Chiappa on this gun. One thing is for sure, given the quality evident in this gun, combined with the attitude demonstrated by the company, I'll never own another of their products!
Dennis
So for a so called expert you didn't think that the rear sight base itself isn't centered in the rear dovetail? That it needs drifted to the left in the dove tail which would then center your rear aperture to your liking. It's plastic after all, not like a USGI carbine that's staked in place that needs a tool to remove and install without potentially cracking or breaking a dovetail.
Experts...... Uh huh.
Your not very sharp are you. Without elaboration, everything you just posted is absolute gibberish. I am regularly amazed at the willingness for some people to demonstrate just how stupid they are to thousands of others!@@michaelkaminsky9914
I recently picked up a synthetic stock M1 and it's doing the same exact thing! haha. As i was zeroing the iron/ plastic rear sight all the way to the left, i was thinking about your exact comment and experience. It didn't bother me as much however, as I removed the rear sight put a red dot onto it almost immediately, which zeroes and shoots just fine.
@@as03uk yeah, same for me. the rear sight is allmost all the way to the left. I just install a chiappa rail and vortex red dot. now it shoot fine. If you take a close look the other side on that front sight, the hole in the plastic isnt centered. This is a 400$ CAD gun...so i wasnt expecting too much about it
@@Julien_B-Marcel oh I never realised that about the front sight! I put my vortex red dot on a rail adapter and replaced the rear sight with it. I’ve just picked up a Chiappa m4-22 mag which has the same feed lips, and am planning to chop it up and transplant it into a 30 round m1 carb mag! I wish chiappa followed through and made bigger mags.
Just ordered a replacement band/ bayo section, because... why not? :) This video was very helpful, and the only one out there. Many thanks!
You can probably take it back off and use a small hammer to tap that edge of the back metal band that holds the wood a bit. That should tighten it up some. Just an idea. :)
The metal barrel band you put on… I believe you said it was a Chiappa brand… I’d so, where did you find it? The web site you mentioned is sold out of just about everything related to a M1-9. E-bay has USGI barrel bands, would they fit the M1-9? Thanks!
Mine works perfectly with CCI Blue Box Standard Velocity and LSA lube. Lube matters in any .22.
I found that the plastic bayonet lug is not correct as an original M4 bayonet will not click on it without some dremeling. Also the front sight is mounted too far forward and does not allow the bayonet to come back far enough to attach fully to the lug once it has been modified.
What optic mount are you using?
You can buy some metal bluing fluid for those metal pieces and you'll get a nicer finish.
Thanks for the video I just ordered the m1-9 and I was wondering if I could put an original lug to replace the plastic
I realize illm x number of years late however i have owned one of these and never again. One problem after another, Ill stick with with 10/22's or actual USGI M1 Carbines.
I recently purchased a Chiappa M1-9mm ... can I ask you where you ordered your metal parts from? Thanks
Chris Chalmers Numrich Gun Parts. You can also try APEX Gun Parts. gunpartscorp.com
Any idea where I can buy a replacement bolt mine broke and I can't seem to find one thanks in advance jer
I should note its a chiappa m1 22lr
Jeremy Boekee www.gunpartscorp.com/search#query=M-1%20carbine
Thank you
Do you have a link to these metal parts? Please post it up if you do?!?!
Wayne Shaw I found this part here:
www.gunpartscorp.com/search#query=M2%2520Carbine
Hoe can we order spare part (bayonet lug)of M1 carbine .22lr?
www.gunpartscorp.com/search#query=M1%20carbine
Quiero adquirir este producto,no tenemos importador en argentina
How accurate is this rifle?
Robert Carmody I have success with targets out to 100 yards. Reasonable size groups....but with my eyesight I’m happy with hitting cans at that distance.
mancave veteran It’s always been my opinion that asking a 22 for one hole groups at 100 yards is crazy. Maybe 50 yards is more reasonable. Most of your shots at squirrels will fall into the 50 yard range.
Good stuff man. Was there any particular reason you went back to the wood stock over the metal one? Also performance wise are you happy with this 22?
Waka no reason. Just swap things out from time to time. Very happy with the gun, the better quality of Ammo the better the gun functions.
Hi, is there a metal bayonet for this conversion.
THIS WAS A BIG WASTE OF MONEY THE M1 22 CHIAPPA WHAT A PEACE OF JUNK . I WAS THINKING OF CHOP SAWING IN HALF AND SENDING IT BACK !
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If it where mine I'd shine the piece up and re blue it.
Where can I get an extractor for one?
this is basically the only replacement you can do... the rest doesnt fit...
rullow86 if figured. No mods since. Been working well ever since.
@@mancaveveteran4975 I tried to fit in original rear sights, front sights, bayonet lug and rear receiver lock and the only feasable one was the bayonet lug - but i was left with a gap between the barrel and lug.... so I am not super happy neither
Carbine not carbeen
No, rhymes with SEEN.
Replace the whole rifle, they are junk.
That has not been my experience. Every bit as dependable as my Ruger 10/22.
Mine works perfectly with CCI Blue Box Standard Velocity and LSA lube. Lube matters in any .22.
My performed flawlessly with CCI mini-mag ball ammo and plenty lubrication.
Mine works perfectly with CCI Blue Box Standard Velocity and LSA lube. Lube matters in any .22.
Lube is pretty important in any Garand action rifle. All older style rifles as well.