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Proud new owner of a CETME. I think.
1/25/2012 2:55:56 PM
Hello.
Just ended up with a CETME with a pile of old 20-rd mags. It's got wood furniture... Is a Century... Got it from a good friend.
Question. This thing has never jammed on him once (Which I hear is a godsend on the Century models). However, the cocking handle is a complete asshole. Have to tug it 3-5 times to get it to come back, and it feels like it's hitting a hard stop.
Is this a common thing? And is it something I can open up and clearance or just deal with? Feels like the charging handle is gonna break off!
Just ended up with a CETME with a pile of old 20-rd mags. It's got wood furniture... Is a Century... Got it from a good friend.
Question. This thing has never jammed on him once (Which I hear is a godsend on the Century models). However, the cocking handle is a complete asshole. Have to tug it 3-5 times to get it to come back, and it feels like it's hitting a hard stop.
Is this a common thing? And is it something I can open up and clearance or just deal with? Feels like the charging handle is gonna break off!
1/25/2012 4:13:41 PM
I would strongly recommend going here for detailed info. Can be a easy fix, just read through it. Very helpful group. Got mine running.
Good luck.
Good luck.
1/25/2012 5:08:55 PM
If you know it was shot alot, the charging handle could be worn. It might be worth it to install a new handle before you check for the cocking tube gap.
1/25/2012 6:06:54 PM
More than likely the cocking handle pin has worked upwards and is dragging on the inside of the c-tube. Disassemble the gun and pull the handle back to where the pin aligns with the hole in the top of the c-tube and make sure it is below the surface of the c-handle support. One time I had one that had been pulled so hard for so long that the c-tube slot actually had spread open allowing the s-handle support to move too freely inside and jam things up.
1/25/2012 9:37:29 PM
Originally Posted By blackta6:
If you know it was shot alot, the charging handle could be worn. It might be worth it to install a new handle before you check for the cocking tube gap.
If you know it was shot alot, the charging handle could be worn. It might be worth it to install a new handle before you check for the cocking tube gap.
It's about a year old and about 1000 rounds. Is that 'a lot' on one of these?
To everyone else, thanks for the tips. I'll dig into it and report back.
Also, what's the aftermarket like on these? I'm not sure if I'm sold on the wood look... Or is this one of those cases where you shouldn't shit them up?
1/27/2012 4:18:34 AM
Listen to Holescreek, hes very knowlegdable about this weapon platform.
Heres what I would do:
Unload weapon. Double check to make sure unloaded. Take off the buttstock. Check to see if problem still persists. If yes, take off trigger group. Check for problem again, if still pressent remove BCG and inspect. Check for smooth operation of cocking handle and tube support. Check tube for any dents, bending, or wear points. Reinstall BCG and check for original problem. If still present, remove BCG and disassemble. Remove and disassemble cocking handle/tube support. Look for worn or damaged parts. Use sticked threads on militaryfirearm.com as a reference for worn or damaged parts. Let us know what you find.
ETA: Gotta keep 922r in mind when looking at replacing stocks. I believe Centry used US stocks. There is a nice stock by Magpul and PTR has a railed forearm out.
Heres what I would do:
Unload weapon. Double check to make sure unloaded. Take off the buttstock. Check to see if problem still persists. If yes, take off trigger group. Check for problem again, if still pressent remove BCG and inspect. Check for smooth operation of cocking handle and tube support. Check tube for any dents, bending, or wear points. Reinstall BCG and check for original problem. If still present, remove BCG and disassemble. Remove and disassemble cocking handle/tube support. Look for worn or damaged parts. Use sticked threads on militaryfirearm.com as a reference for worn or damaged parts. Let us know what you find.
ETA: Gotta keep 922r in mind when looking at replacing stocks. I believe Centry used US stocks. There is a nice stock by Magpul and PTR has a railed forearm out.
