Erma LA-22 went BOOM

Doug · 01-16-2002, 12:10 AM

Went shooting tonight and now wished I hadnÃ¢??t. Was plinking with my LA-22, when I had what I can only guess was a double charged round was fired. No serious damage, but the extractor went flying to places unknown. I found a spring from inside, but that was it. So the question is where do I get another one? Any help is appreciated.

01-16-2002, 01:27 AM

Try Tom Heller. Check Links and Resources or click on one of the messages posted by Tom H and send him a E mail.

lugerholsterrepair · 01-16-2002, 02:13 AM

Doug, If Tom Heller does not have one you need there is one for sale on Gunbroker. $18.00 with no bids yet. Sounds pricey to me but then I don't need one. Jerry Burney

01-16-2002, 02:31 AM

Thats about right Jerry!

I've spent more on an item than I wanted to when I NEEDED it,

Ed

Herb · 01-16-2002, 01:52 PM

Doug, try http://www.gun-parts.com/erma/index.html/ They have the extractor for $15.00. Their website is screwed up, it is double overlaid. Place the mouse cursor at the top left, hold down the left mouse button and pull the cousor down to highlite the entries, look close and you will find the extractor.

Doug · 01-16-2002, 03:42 PM

Herb, and everyone who helped. I think that I will be able to get the LA going soon. Did not know that parts supplier even existed!

Kyrie · 01-16-2002, 07:24 PM

Hi Doug,

Be a little careful here.

The ERMA LA 22 is not an especially well made pistol nor are the materials it is made from very sturdy. ItÃ¢??s much more likely the problem was a striker that fell before the action was closed than an over-charged .22 LR cartridge. Be sure to completely diagnose the problem and replace *all* the parts that need replacement before shooting this one again.

Best regards,

Kyrie

01-17-2002, 01:54 AM

exactly what i was thinking too kyrie...or possibly set the shell off while chambering.....chances of a double charge .22 are really slim......do remember a recall posted in the american rifleman while back tho, just dont remember what make

Doug · 01-17-2002, 09:09 PM

Toggle was fully down gun was clean as I havent fired it for many years. I simply pulled the trigger heard a thud noise and saw smoke come out the top of the gun.

01-16-2002, 12:10 AM	#1
Doug User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: USA Posts: 168 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Erma LA-22 went BOOM Went shooting tonight and now wished I hadnÃ¢??t. Was plinking with my LA-22, when I had what I can only guess was a double charged round was fired. No serious damage, but the extractor went flying to places unknown. I found a spring from inside, but that was it. So the question is where do I get another one? Any help is appreciated.

01-16-2002, 01:27 AM	#2
Tracy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Erma LA-22 went BOOM Try Tom Heller. Check Links and Resources or click on one of the messages posted by Tom H and send him a E mail.

01-16-2002, 02:13 AM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,134 Times in 1,439 Posts	Re: Erma LA-22 went BOOM Doug, If Tom Heller does not have one you need there is one for sale on Gunbroker. $18.00 with no bids yet. Sounds pricey to me but then I don't need one. Jerry Burney

01-16-2002, 02:31 AM	#4
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Erma LA-22 went BOOM Thats about right Jerry! I've spent more on an item than I wanted to when I NEEDED it, Ed

01-16-2002, 01:52 PM	#5
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Erma LA-22 went BOOM Doug, try http://www.gun-parts.com/erma/index.html/ They have the extractor for $15.00. Their website is screwed up, it is double overlaid. Place the mouse cursor at the top left, hold down the left mouse button and pull the cousor down to highlite the entries, look close and you will find the extractor.

01-16-2002, 03:42 PM	#6
Doug User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: USA Posts: 168 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to all Herb, and everyone who helped. I think that I will be able to get the LA going soon. Did not know that parts supplier even existed!

01-16-2002, 07:24 PM	#7
Kyrie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 212 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Erma LA-22 went BOOM Hi Doug, Be a little careful here. The ERMA LA 22 is not an especially well made pistol nor are the materials it is made from very sturdy. ItÃ¢??s much more likely the problem was a striker that fell before the action was closed than an over-charged .22 LR cartridge. Be sure to completely diagnose the problem and replace all the parts that need replacement before shooting this one again. Best regards, Kyrie

01-17-2002, 01:54 AM	#8
bh Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Erma LA-22 went BOOM exactly what i was thinking too kyrie...or possibly set the shell off while chambering.....chances of a double charge .22 are really slim......do remember a recall posted in the american rifleman while back tho, just dont remember what make

01-17-2002, 09:09 PM	#9
Doug User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: USA Posts: 168 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Erma LA-22 went BOOM Toggle was fully down gun was clean as I havent fired it for many years. I simply pulled the trigger heard a thud noise and saw smoke come out the top of the gun.