FSE H/T/S problem in Imbel

[BroncoMafia]

Hi Everyone,
I have an FSE M02 HTS in my M444, and the hammer interferes with the bolt travel enough to cause problems with cycling.

Sometimes, the bolt does not travel far enough back to engage the sear, and sometimes it fails to load a second round.

I have tested the rifle with the gas adjusted from partway to all the way closed, using South African, Port, and Hirt.
Same problem with all 3.
I have tried different mags.
The carrier slides freely on the rails if the bolt is not in it, and the headspace is good.

I campared the HTS to the Entreprise HTS in my STG58, and the entreprise Hammer is much closer to horizontal when cocked that the FSE unit.

There is visible "polishing" of the hammer where it is engaging the bolt during travel.

If I do not pull back the charging hammer all the way and let it slap forward, it can sometimes hang on the hammer.

Is this a known problem?
Is there something I can do myself to fix this?
I have never removed the setup myself, so I would need a bit of hand holding on it.

Oh yeah, I also get the occasional double tap from it when at the range.
I am always afraid to look down at the rangemaster when it happens, scarey and embarrasing :uhoh:

Please help. This beautiful rifle is unreliable right now because of this.

Thanks in advance!

Bronco

[Deltaten]

Bronco:
Contact Harold Shinn at FSE.DO a search for the addy (if he doesn't come lookin' for you first! ;) ), and let him know what's happening. He will straighten it out to your satisfaction, no doubt about it!
Regards,
Paul

[BroncoMafia]

Thanks Delta :-)

I bought this 444 with the FSE group already in it. It was a selling point (along with the Penguin OD stock set).

I know Harold's got a fantastic reputation for both great quality products AND excellent service after the sale.

I am sure we can work something out if the problem is with his parts.

I just wanted to find out if this was a known problem or if there was something about the way they were installed that might have caused this before I contacted him.

I'll probably ping him directly tomorrow.

Thanks again!
Bronco

[Court in Fl]

I had a FSE hammer that did the same thing.
I fixed it myself and contacted Harold Shinn at FSE ,
he said if I want it replaced just let him know.

I have dealt with Mr. Shinn before and he is very easy to deal with
and backs up his products 100%.

Court in Fl.

[Harold Shinn]

Bronco Mafia,

Please e-mail me at f_usa @ bellsouth.net to get details on exchanging your hts at no charge for the most current spec parts. This should solve your problem.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Harold/FSE USA

[BroncoMafia]

Thanks to Harold for resolving my issue.
Definately one for the good guys!

alan