Jennings J22 - Page 3

Jazzgun · May 13, 2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dgludwig

Jennings: the Anti-Korth.

Ohhhhh just the name! I would love to have a PRS 4 Pistole!

Bill DeShivs · May 13, 2018, 05:29 PM

The Jennings, Raven and Baby Browning look alike?
In that each has grips, a frame and a slide-yes. Sort of like how a Volkswagen looks like a Firebird.
Otherwise they look nothing alike!

moosemike · May 13, 2018, 09:19 PM

The raven is a better pistol than the Jennings. And yes I've owned both. I had a Jennings for 20 years and the Raven is much better. The 25 is also a better pistol cartridge than the 22.

Oysterboy · May 13, 2018, 09:26 PM

The 22 is more powerful than the 25.

Bill DeShivs · May 13, 2018, 10:07 PM

"The 22 is more powerful than the 25."

No, it isn't. You're reading RIFLE ballistics compared to 2" pistol ballistics.
The .22 LR develops maximum velocity in a 13-16" barrel. Cut that back to 2" and those readings drop drastically.
Also, the .22 is shooting a lighter, lead bullet.
The .25 acp uses a jacketed bullet ( they feed more reliably)and centerfire ignition is much more reliable than rimfire.

Jazzgun · May 14, 2018, 03:32 AM

Does anyone know if the slide from the Jennings fits the Raven?

Skans · May 14, 2018, 10:56 AM

Three pages of advice about the little Jennings J-22. What other gun can generate some much passion in people?

Oysterboy · May 14, 2018, 11:33 AM

Hey Bill, I didn't realize that and guess what? Paul Harrell solved it for us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnnJ0vjXQmo

moosemike · May 14, 2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Oysterboy

The 22 is more powerful than the 25.

Centerfire ignition trumps rimfire ignition. Mic drop.

Oysterboy · May 14, 2018, 04:55 PM

The rimfire was here first nya nya.

blchandl2 · May 14, 2018, 08:52 PM

.......after the pin fire

Jazzgun · May 15, 2018, 12:23 AM

A .22 vs .25 caliber cartridge isn't going to make nearly as much difference as where you aim it!

Oysterboy · May 15, 2018, 07:33 AM

Don't forget the cap fire.

moosemike · May 15, 2018, 06:50 PM

I see no difference between a .22 and a .25 or even a .32 for that matter. They're guns and when you produce a gun, any gun, a lot of situations end right there because most people don't like the idea of getting shot. So they end most situations just by being in your hand at the right time. But if things do go sideways you have to be precise with your shooting with each one of them and that is tough in a stressful situation. But not everybody is going to carry a .45 all the time.

Pert316 · May 20, 2018, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill DeShivs

The "J" stands for "Junk."
Most semiauto feeding problems are caused by defective magazines.

What Bill said. ^ Also I did have one in 25 that i was able to chamber a round with one hand. But it was also junk.

Carl the Floor Walker · May 26, 2018, 11:52 AM

I have never owned one so I could not comment one way or the other. One thing I do hate internet Pro's that put down a gun they never once owned.

Bill DeShivs · May 26, 2018, 02:02 PM

I'm going to assume Carl was referring to me.
Whether I'm an "Internet Pro" or not, I have seen ,owned, and worked on more guns than most people.

Jazzgun · May 29, 2018, 02:18 AM

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Whether I'm an "Internet Pro" or not, I have seen ,owned, and worked on more guns than most people.

Bill, do you sell switchblades? I didn't see a price list. Oh, and have you ever worked on a Jennings? Are they basically the same as a Raven? Same slide?

Uncle Malice · May 29, 2018, 12:15 PM

I had one with 4 mags. 2 of the mags ran almost flawlessly, 2 of them had jam problems like yours.

Can't really help with fixing the reliability, other than what's already been suggested. Clean, lube, and use good ammo.

Bill DeShivs · May 29, 2018, 12:20 PM

I only sell custom switchblades.
The Raven and Jennings slides don't interchange.

Carl the Floor Walker · May 30, 2018, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill DeShivs

I'm going to assume Carl was referring to me.
Whether I'm an "Internet Pro" or not, I have seen ,owned, and worked on more guns than most people.

Sorry Bill, but your assumption is wrong. I was just talking in general about how so many folks do in fact put down guns that they never shot nor owned. In fact a whole thread could be devoted to this. Sorry you thought I was referring to you personally, I was not.

Jazzgun · May 30, 2018, 04:04 AM

Thank God for cheap guns. Otherwise I wouldn't own any.

Don P · May 30, 2018, 07:33 AM

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Three pages of advice about the little Jennings J-22. What other gun can generate some much passion in people

All due to the outstanding quality of the Jennings semi-auto pistol

May 13, 2018, 05:29 PM	#52
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	The Jennings, Raven and Baby Browning look alike? In that each has grips, a frame and a slide-yes. Sort of like how a Volkswagen looks like a Firebird. Otherwise they look nothing alike! __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

May 13, 2018, 09:19 PM	#53
moosemike Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2009 Location: Lebanon PA Posts: 535	The raven is a better pistol than the Jennings. And yes I've owned both. I had a Jennings for 20 years and the Raven is much better. The 25 is also a better pistol cartridge than the 22. __________________ et cognoscetis veritatem et veritas liberabit vos

May 13, 2018, 10:07 PM	#55
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	"The 22 is more powerful than the 25." No, it isn't. You're reading RIFLE ballistics compared to 2" pistol ballistics. The .22 LR develops maximum velocity in a 13-16" barrel. Cut that back to 2" and those readings drop drastically. Also, the .22 is shooting a lighter, lead bullet. The .25 acp uses a jacketed bullet ( they feed more reliably)and centerfire ignition is much more reliable than rimfire. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

May 14, 2018, 03:32 AM	#56
Jazzgun Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2018 Location: Arizona Posts: 169	Does anyone know if the slide from the Jennings fits the Raven? __________________ "I ain't afraid to love a man. I ain't afraid to shoot him either." ~ Annie Oakley

May 15, 2018, 12:23 AM	#62
Jazzgun Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2018 Location: Arizona Posts: 169	A .22 vs .25 caliber cartridge isn't going to make nearly as much difference as where you aim it! __________________ "I ain't afraid to love a man. I ain't afraid to shoot him either." ~ Annie Oakley

May 13, 2018, 09:26 PM	#54
Oysterboy Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 970	The 22 is more powerful than the 25.

May 14, 2018, 10:56 AM	#57
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	Three pages of advice about the little Jennings J-22. What other gun can generate some much passion in people?

May 14, 2018, 11:33 AM	#58
Oysterboy Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 970	Hey Bill, I didn't realize that and guess what? Paul Harrell solved it for us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnnJ0vjXQmo

May 14, 2018, 04:55 PM	#60
Oysterboy Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 970	The rimfire was here first nya nya.

May 14, 2018, 08:52 PM	#61
blchandl2 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: TN Posts: 526	.......after the pin fire

May 15, 2018, 07:33 AM	#63
Oysterboy Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 970	Don't forget the cap fire.

May 15, 2018, 06:50 PM	#64
moosemike Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2009 Location: Lebanon PA Posts: 535	I see no difference between a .22 and a .25 or even a .32 for that matter. They're guns and when you produce a gun, any gun, a lot of situations end right there because most people don't like the idea of getting shot. So they end most situations just by being in your hand at the right time. But if things do go sideways you have to be precise with your shooting with each one of them and that is tough in a stressful situation. But not everybody is going to carry a .45 all the time. __________________ et cognoscetis veritatem et veritas liberabit vos

May 26, 2018, 11:52 AM	#66
Carl the Floor Walker member Join Date: June 3, 2017 Location: South Posts: 1,422	I have never owned one so I could not comment one way or the other. One thing I do hate internet Pro's that put down a gun they never once owned. Last edited by Carl the Floor Walker; May 26, 2018 at 11:59 AM.

May 26, 2018, 02:02 PM	#67
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	I'm going to assume Carl was referring to me. Whether I'm an "Internet Pro" or not, I have seen ,owned, and worked on more guns than most people. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

May 29, 2018, 12:15 PM	#69
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	I had one with 4 mags. 2 of the mags ran almost flawlessly, 2 of them had jam problems like yours. Can't really help with fixing the reliability, other than what's already been suggested. Clean, lube, and use good ammo. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

May 29, 2018, 12:20 PM	#70
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	I only sell custom switchblades. The Raven and Jennings slides don't interchange. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

May 30, 2018, 04:04 AM	#72
Jazzgun Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2018 Location: Arizona Posts: 169	Thank God for cheap guns. Otherwise I wouldn't own any. __________________ "I ain't afraid to love a man. I ain't afraid to shoot him either." ~ Annie Oakley