Broken Spikes Tactical 22 conversion

**liberty556** · March 14th, 2010, 07:08 PM

Anybody have a Spike's Tactical 22lr conversion firing pin break? I do shoot mine on full auto regularly and did not know if this is a typical problem. It broke at the point where it transitions from round to the slotted end which strikes the case. I discovered it due to non-fire and saw that the pin was rotating each time I cleared and checked the system. It was also striking the very edge of the case.

**ungawa** · March 14th, 2010, 07:49 PM

I used to read the Spike's vendor subforum on ar-15.com and checking the firing pin for breakage was one of the troubleshooting measures. Don't remember anybody saying theirs broke, but it seems implied that it happens. I also shoot mine FA with thousands of rounds through it and hasn't happened.

If you call and complain they might send you a free one. Or you could buy a replacement.

**liberty556** · March 17th, 2010, 06:50 PM

I know this could be in another forum but my OP was here. This is the email response from Tom @ Spike's about their coverage on the broken firing pin. As you can see, they stand behind their products and I think they should be recognized for that service.

From: Tom @ Spike's Tactical <acreativebuilder@aol.com>
Subject: Re: 22lr rifle conversion broken firing pin
To: Angela@spikestactical.com
Cc: enwreall@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, March 15, 2010, 5:23 PM

Sorry that your firing pin broke, sometimes that happens with Rim fires especially if you dry fire them. Luckily we have a Lifetime Warranty. :-)

Ill fwd this to Sarah and she will send you a replacement, she might need your address though.

Tom Miller (CEO)
Spike's Tactical LLC
2593 Clark Street #103
Apopka, FL 32703
Phone: 407-928-2666
Fax 866-283-2215
www.spikestactical.com

**Nate7667** · March 18th, 2010, 08:24 AM

Good for you!

And good for Spike's to stand behind their product.

**ungawa** · March 21st, 2010, 05:20 PM

They do.

I over-filed my auto-trip after asking them for guidance on the procedure. They sent me a new one, free of charge, and it was perfect out of the box. No filing needed. $30 part. When I was troubleshooting they also sent me free balls and springs for the detent after I lost a spring.