How to replace Hp22a Firing Pin Phoenix

Replace the firing pin and spring on your phoenix arms hp22a or hp25. This is the first major malfunction that i have had with this gun. It lasted more than 2500 rounds before failing. It looks like the biggest issue may have been the return spring. in the video you can see that the spring was damaged. The firing pin was also a little bit worn down and shorter than factory. The damage to the firing pin is no doubt from letting people dry fire the gun while learning to shoot. this is a great trainer gun, and i will continue to repair and use it as long as possible!
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[@pr3pp3rchan69]

1.25mm allen wrench Thanks for making this video

[@peteyleewheatstraw6093]

I just bought one! Glad I did! Great little fun gun! Parts are cheap and it has a lifetime warranty! Best deal out there right now!

[@tom.y9868]

Just bought a pin and spring for mine, this is a huge help on putting it in, thank you!

[@daviddavis6291]

This guy is good--He knows what he is doing and how to do it. Noticw, Locking back the slide makes changing the barrel or disasembley easier and then lay finger over slide spring and let slide move slowly forward.

[@flyprincess69]

Just bought 3x firing pin and spring. I’ve had this gum for several years and was blown away with its reliability until last weekend 😩. Not a bad idea to purchase extra parts when purchasing.

[@TheGuncollector87]

Nice video. I'll have to do the same & replace the firing pin & possibly spring also!

[@billsmith3131]

Good info I did the take down and replacement FP & Spring in less than 10 min .

[@appreciativeobserver4732]

Cool pistol indeed. Now if Phoenix Arms would find a (1) BETTER recoil spring and (2) a proper steel for a properly hardened hammer and (3) an elevator mounted to the top of the spring inside the magazine so that the slide would lock open after the last round has been fired this pistol would be even COOLER.

[@tulsavol6653]

The rocoil spring on the gun is horrible. First time I cleaned the gun it shot across the room and I spent a lot of time trying to locate. I had already purchased four replacements from the manufacturers because of other comments about it. Found it that first time. But cleaned it today and have not been able to find it. Also th springs sent by manufacturier were actually about two coils longer and therefore tighter still! On the positive side, like to be able to switch between my 3" and 5" barrels; the gun shoots true to aim; and as another channel reviewer pointed out, loading the mag with a quiet subsonic round first lets you hear when the mag is empty so you don't dry fire (works like a charm). Finally you really have to get use to all the combo safeties or modify to fully enjoy this gun. This is a gun I want to like but it is hard to put up with these particular design features when there are so many other choices.

[@jimnunya6829]

Thanks for this video. Very helpful.

[@GunsWithGage]

Glad it helped!!!!

[@oboroky7141]

You did a good job on the video.

[@GunsWithGage]

oboroky thank you!!! I hope it helps some people out

[@haroldmcdaniel3702]

For your info you can go to home depot and buy a bag of 100 plastic ribbed anchors, (Everbilt #4) and use these whenever you want to dry fire your 22"s, they work great. Saves your firing pin and chamber.

[@GunsWithGage]

great info!! thank you for the comment. I will pin this to the top!

[@freddieh5539]

Been thinking about loading a snap cap (or hollow wall anchor) as the first round in the magazine (last round fired) so you don't dry fire on the last round. Does that seem reasonable?

[@joedefazio1464]

@@freddieh5539 someone has a last round hold open for this gun. Check eBay

[@freddieh5539]

@@joedefazio1464 - thanks. Gonna order some of those.

[@tulsavol6653]

@@freddieh5539 I load the first round as a quiet cci sub sonic rounds. You can hear the difference easily.

[@barbato7548]

and yes i did order recoil spring also thnx

[@barbato7548]

thanx this is wht i needed to kn ow how n wht to do thanks

[@genegoodwin8925]

Good video with good info. I currently do not own one, but who knows maybe in the future.

[@GunsWithGage]

Gene Goodwin Thank you! It is a great fun gun for the range and training for sure

[@jamiesloan5902]

I just bought one, today. I already did the mag lock safety mod to it, and I haven't even shot it yet. I always take my guns apart, when I first buy them, anyways. So, I might as well do a mod, while its apart...

[@steveross5451]

Great video, just cleaned my friends. One thing is the Firing pin safety must be up to get the pin out.

[@jdjeep98]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@arturrcl]

hi, can you do a video on how to replace the mag catcher and the hammer safety?

[@jacoboroapannacci1570]

Hello, great video I have a problem whit my .25 cal, the trigger got loose, looking at the diagram parts I saw that the spring trigger # 224 part is missing, I can put it back ??? thanks

[@kurtbordelon4502]

How do we change the extractor spring? I bought a new barrel now it won't eject spent cases. So I purchased all new springs and pins. Any help would be appreciated.

[@christhompson8256]

I just picked one of these up and the hammer broke after only 25 shots so I replaced it and now it won't fire. I tried firing it twice since the replacement hammer was installed and I keep getting real light hits and misfires. Do you think I need to go ahead and replace the firing pin as well or is there possibly something else goin on.. Parts are cheap and I'll replace the whole internals of I have to, if that's what it takes to get it operational.

[@tommybrackett5519]

Mine pin is hitting on the very edge of the shell, the rounds won't go off, can it be adjusted or should I replace it? Thank you..

[@kennethseibert5711]

Did you replace the barrel at the time of the firing pin and spring?

[@spaceboyo90]

does phoenix repair even for second hand owners or only original buyers

[@rhllnm]

I wondered about that since it doesn't have a last round hold open. Cheap enough to replace the barrel and firing pin with this gun, though I'd guess the warranty covers this.

[@billburdett4701]

My firing pin is stuck in place and will not come out. My back plate is in 2 pieces as well any ideas?

[@tylergarrison9031]

Hey I jus bought a used one of these for cheap I don't Kno how many rounds it has had through it but when I went to shoot it for the first time today it wouldn't only fire the first round and wouldn't extract the old one? When I realized after it doing this a few times I needed to look at it more and I did notice the notch on top of barrel like you said..so what parts do you think i should replace

[@GunsWithGage]

I would replace the barrel, or you could take a round file to the breach, and smooth it out

[@250rapid]

How about a video showing how to take apart the fire pin block/safety and replacing the spring in case it gets damage?..Once the spring brakes, the safety won't stay up in the fire position while shooting because its loose and will drop blocking the fire pin.

[@Airsoft-tx4pe]

What size is the retaining plate set screw it’s not 1.25mm

[@donlee1262]

How was your experience with Ellis county firearms? I don’t see o my 1 review in the and it was a bad one lol looking to order from them online

[@GunsWithGage]

Ellis county firearms is the best. I have been working with him for close to 8 years now. The transfer price can't be beat! Larry is a great guy

[@getx1265]

Without taking the firing pin out... can we tell if the pin is damaged and needs to be replaced? Taken apart, I can press on the little springy area poking through the plate, but cannot see the other tip of the pin that strikes. I assume this means it has broken if it doesn't protrude? I don't understand why it would break as it has only been fired fewer than 50 times and not dry fired. Thx.

[@GunsWithGage]

Hi Gary! You will not be able to see the tip of the firing pin if you push on the back of it, unless you have something small and can push the pin all the way in. The firing pin in this hangdun is "rebounding". You should be able to see the tip inside the breech of the slide though with a flashlight

[@chadkendall3356]

I'm having an issue with my hp22a, the safety switch up top on the left side of the slide near the hammer keeps falling back down to the safe position after every shot. It then misfires and I have to pull hammer back and then lift safety back up before it will fire again. What do you think is causing this?

[@GunsWithGage]

Chad Kendall it sounds like the spring or detent ball is missing. I've heard this from several people. You can fix this yourself if you have the tools, or Phoenix will fix it for free if you mail it to them.

[@mitchhales4000]

GunsWithGage i am having the same issue with mine and the slide safety. Is there a way to just take it out?

[@couerleroi1]

Can you solve the dry fire on last round issue by loading a spent casing as first round?

[@GunsWithGage]

Yes you can! I am also about to post an update video on this gun, maybe to day

[@fresnogrizzly5290]

Load a cci quite first

[@250rapid]

@@fresnogrizzly5290 Agreed! 👍...Load a CCI Quiet. 22LR - 710 fps as a first round.

[@GaudencioJRLingamen11754]

My brother-in-law left his HP25A pistol with me & the problem is with the firing pin block safety. The pistol fires even with the safety lever in SAFE (downward) position. What is the probable cause of the problem? There might be something broken in there. I'll appreciate it if you can help me. I've been a revolver guy & I'm not familiar with this pistol yet. Thanks!

[@GunsWithGage]

Gaudencio JR Lingamen it definitely sounds like the firing pin block is broke inside. It's possible if it was dry fired too much, the block broke.

[@GaudencioJRLingamen11754]

If I'll open the firing pin the way you did, can I have access to the firing pin block to be able to repair it? I am good in fabricating small gun parts & springs, so I might solve the problem.

[@daleberry7537]

I'm having the same issue with the hammer safety with my .22, the lever will not lock in place up or down. A repair video would be very helpful, thanks!

[@amberl4184]

Could you please do a detail disassembly/reassembly video. I got a HP22 for my bf for $20 because it is a mess. Old grease and gunk built up everywhere. I want to complete disassemble for detail cleaning before giving it to him. please amber

[@GunsWithGage]

amber l sure! I can actually do one tonight because my friend just bought a black one, and he wanted me to check it out. If you subscribe, you should get a notification as soon as the video is uploaded!

[@amberl4184]

I really appreciate that. And thanks for the tip on subscribing. amber

[@codybenoit3581]

the firing pin lock on mine isnt staying in the up position for the gun to fire could this be a bad firing pin?

[@GunsWithGage]

Cody Benoit when you flip the slide safety up, does it fall back down?

[@codybenoit3581]

GunsWithGage. not by itself after i pull hammer back an shoot it then it goes down

[@GunsWithGage]

Cody Benoit the issue is in the slide itself. Most likely the detent or spring. Not related to the firing pin. Phoenix will fix it for free if you mail it to them. You don't have to send the whole Gun. Just make sure you call them first

[@codybenoit3581]

GunsWithGage ok ill try look up number and call

[@perezroger5589]

hello could you help me with my gun phonix 22 does not shoot

[@GunsWithGage]

I bet I can! Send me an email [e-mail]

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

I can take apart glocks, sigs, beretta but this little 5 main parts gun is a PITA.

[@Airsoft-tx4pe]

Where can you buy the right size hex key someone please let me know

[@250rapid]

Maybe at a hardware store? 🙄

[@Johnyrocket70]

The firing pin should be going to the same spot whether its loaded or unlaoded.

[@DavidBrown-ik7fb]

is the 25 auto same

[@GunsWithGage]

David Brown yes, the differences are the barrel and slide.

[@garyleblanc7095]

I would like to know how to reduce the trigger pull

[@jdjeep98]

www.mcarbo.com/phoenix-arms-hp22a-/-hp25a-trigger-spring-kit.aspx

[@jdjeep98]

Also a better recoil spring and some other useful stuff: www.mcarbo.com/phoenix-arms-hp22-upgrades.aspx

[@JR-bj3uf]

I replaced the firing pin and firing pin spring and I get about every other round failure to fire. It feeds just fine and I have no ejection failures.

[@mikeofmanymikes2630]

did you ever get it fixed?

[@JR-bj3uf]

@@mikeofmanymikes2630 If I actually had a .22 (which I don't) All my weapons were lost in a boating accident yeas ago. But I found that the use of Remington Golden Bullet 40 grain ammunition stops the hypothetical failure to feed and light strike issues.

[@SouthernYankee679]

Your voice sounds exactly like 1shot TV

[@donsteinhauer552]

WHY DON'T YOU USE THE HAMMER BLOCK WHEN DRY FIRING.

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

Hate this little gun. Bought one the other day, took it apart and now the recoil spring won't go back in place without bending or flying out. So now after attempting to put in 33 new springs in over 2 hours and bending each, I give up and am offering it for sale. Brand new, never fired or loaded. Must have to be a weapons tech with lots of experience to put this wimpy spring in.

[@jdjeep98]

Use the barrel (upside down) or your finger to hold the recoil spring in place while you're pushing the slide back. It takes a little practice, but you'll get the hang of it.

[@FedoraFrank]

.... you hold the spring down by hand....

[@Allentox]

The world's worst weapon. Total piece of crap. Use once then throw away.

[@tomcatt1824]

Bull Shit !!!!

[@robdeskrd]

@@Allentox you're a dick bro, god.....