r/canadaguns • u/UW_Baguette • Jun 01 '26

Fix my gun SBI ST-22 Receiver Charging Handle Stuck

I just received a new SBI ST-22 receiver and the top charging handle is completely stuck... I can't pull it out. I tried lubing it up and no luck. Has anyone else had a similar issue?

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) Jun 01 '26

Email us. info@spectreballistics.com

There are a couple that got out into the wild where we think the glue used to install the spring detent for the charging handle leaked. You can possibly resolve this by soaking it in acetone, or we'll replace it under warranty.

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u/UW_Baguette Jun 01 '26

Email sent, thanks!

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u/UW_Baguette Jun 02 '26

The acetone bath work! I noticed a small deposit of adhesive on the charging handle where the steel sphere is located. I scrapped it off with an exacto so should be good now.

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) Jun 02 '26

Glad it worked out for you. We'll still reply to your email tomorrow during our working hours.

We use cyanoacrylate glue and acetone dissolves it. Useful tip for when you glue yourself to something...

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u/UW_Baguette Jun 02 '26

Final update: unfortunately the detent is causing too much interference with the charging handle when the bolt is assembled so it cannot be pulled back. I think perhaps too much adhesive was applied such that the detent is raised too high. I put all the info in my email chain, but I think I am out of luck for now.

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) Jun 02 '26

We sent you the info to start the warranty process. We'll get it swapped out as fast as possible.

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u/UW_Baguette Jun 01 '26

u/SpectreBallistics in case you're around!

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u/NapsRNeeded Jun 01 '26

Does it move at all?

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u/UW_Baguette Jun 01 '26

Nope not even a millimeter... I feel like it was press fit inside the slot.