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

Great video. You have a talent for explaining the important details.
I look forward to more!

Matthew , thanks for taking the time to creating this video. I just shot this beast for the first time and then attempted too strip and clean it after taking it to the range. Don't know what I would have done without this video.. Thanks again.

Awesome video very in forming and very helpful thanks for taking the time to make the video

Great job!  Thanks.

Basically, a nice video, educative. :)

Heard a lot of bad things about these but I just pulled 550 rounds and not a problem! Just a little filthy and have a gritty trigger. Thanks for the video!

BASICALLY

if i had a swig of beer every time he says "basically", i'd be totally wasted!

for some reason I am having a hard time taking the spring and post out.

Firearm pins are removed left to right. Maybe that's why yours is "a little bit stubborn".

That type of pin is called a roll pin

Is operating rod made outta steel?

finally a video of how to dissemble this thing, seeing as I have to replace the operating rod cause the part that clips over the bolt snapped off while I was shooting it at the range.  And I had only put 400 rounds threw it when it did that, looks like the op-rod was made of cheap pot metal.

Hey since you have it all down pat, how about I just send my riffle to you for cleaning, lol. Actually I don't have one. I was about to bid on one on Gunbro but after seeing what it takes to clean  I think I'll go back to the 10/22's. Thanks for the vid.

no matter how much I try to remove the operation rod it will not come out, any tips?

Help! Your video was great until you got to the safety lever part and skipped it. That’s the part I need help on and there doesn’t seem to be another video like this anywhere on YouTube. Here’s what happened: I was just fidgeting with the safety and noticed that it would pull out rather easily. I pulled it (of course) and a small BB looking bead fell out. I noticed then that the safety switch had no clicks or reference points, but instead was very loose, so I took it on out and when I did a small pin about 1/4” long also fell out. I have NO IDEA where this “BB” or pin came from, but I know the gun now has no functioning safety. If someone could please help me get my son’s gun fully reassembled without having to take it to a gunsmith, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

The charging handle has blown-up 3 times. I had it repaired by Chiappa the first 2 times.
The latest I'm going to have to pay a gunsmith or do it myself.  
Chiappa finally sent an "improved" charging handle that they claim is stronger than the OEM.

Your video is very straight forward. Now shopping for decent/cost effective roll punch set to separate the trigger assembly to get to the charging handle in the upper.
Any recommendations on a roll pin set or other suggestions?
Thanks.

Do you know anyway how to adjust the trigger pull?

What gi parts fit this gun?