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Jan 6, 2017 6:12 PM
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ImmortanJimBob
Lots of these like they could be the results of hot loads... but the Rossi and the Bersa are more a case of buyer beware.
gavman1066
Correct caliber, good maintenance, and quality ammunition will prevent this from ever happening.
StickPretzel
+P will do that to your gun
GreyhLightning
These all make me sad, because I know just how much money was lost in each picture...
keeferkeough
As a former USAF weapons instructor, I gotta tell you guys that all of these pics.....FUCKING TERRIFY ME.
lunicow
movies implied it would be a lot more dangerous!
gtawGeezus
Of all potential failures, a squib load scares me the most.
DiracsDelta
They can be scary. But if you don't speed shoot, and stop to check the barrel if something sound/feels different, you will probably be fine.
Rufireproof
Most of these are either *way* overpressure handloads, or obstructed barrel. A couple are poorly installed mods. Most were preventable.
SteveNotSteve
Honey, I'm saving fifteen cents a round by loading my own ammo! I can't wait to get to the range and try them out!
IMainReinhardt
These are some very expensive fuck ups
Drock703
Enter "but did you die" meme. As I can't figure out how to add picture into comment on app.
ChoppinBroccolai
Many hands were lost....
computerdork
This will be in the back of my mind now when I'm at the range. Thanks
Xizorfalleen
Another reason to wear eye protection.
BanGurHeaD
If this happen
with ur eye protection
puppyflips
#32 This anaconda don't
dissapointinglysmallwhale
Duct tape
GUNSUP0331
As a handloader *cringe*
DaveNoMore
I didnt see any Sigs
StevoRTR
Don't jynx us fellow Sig shooters
DaveNoMore
Good point
antoinebugleboy
Anyone else hear a "boi-boi-boing!" in their head when they saw #3?
GasBandit
A Scope. On a snub nosed revolver. WHY.
Cheomesh
Someone was being facetious. I remember seeing a picture of a thermal, high magnification optic on a bird gun before...because it's silly.
easybrz
Cuz it's tacticool
BrigidtheMechLady
How many of these were caused by poor maintenance, and how many were caused by defects?
ArtemisFolly
a lot of these look like a failure to properly inspect casings before reloading
derwulf
Overcharging I think, more than a bad cartridge. The split barrelled revolver was probably firing into a squib.
ArtemisFolly
so they what, just poured powder in until it looked right? :P
derwulf
Either intentionally loading [too] hot loads, the powder drop got stuck, or they just weren't paying attention, double charged and (1/2)
derwulf
Takes surprisingly little, actually, 1 grain = 1/7000 lbs, and it only takes a couple grains (on a hot load to begin with) to over pressure.
tarataqa
TIL: guns don't kill people. They kill people by failing.
thisistheinternetimheretotellliesandarguewithstrangers
Home loaders. Amarite?
Sidewinder1018
Some of these are interesting because they are on relatively unaddressed parts of the firearm. Like the inch off the front of the 1911.
Sidewinder1018
Damn autocorrect... Unstressed
bingbangboomhamburgertime
caught my eye too, can't think of what would cause that other than a manufacturing defect and a shitload of use
TrijezniMujo
Squib load getting lodget there?
Cheomesh
That's what I'd say.
Legasus
slide =/= barrel, like said above mostly manu defect/bad heat treat.
bingbangboomhamburgertime
yeah, can't imagine that area see much stress unless it had a bad fit in the front of the frame or something
frustratinglyneutral
Novice here, is this bad ammo? Bad gun? Lack of maintenance? Just end of life?
Bystandr
Rufireproof6 : "Most of these are either *way* overpressure handloads, or obstructed barrel. A couple are poorly installed mods. "
Xizorfalleen
Can be all of that. Self loaded ammo is the leading cause though afaik.
redoubtable1
Properly reloaded ammo is not the problem. A couple are manufacturing defects, most are caused by a "squib" blocking the barrel and ... 1/2
redoubtable1
the operator continuing to pull the trigger. As a long time shooter, I've had more problems with factory ammo than my own reloads. 2/2
LaBix
#49 & #50 (I think), I count 8 bullets in there, so I am assuming a reload was involved. That had to have been intentional.
Xizorfalleen
"Properly" being the important part. Wrong sort or too much powder can lead to an explosion as well.
redoubtable1
I know, but in most pistol calibers you will overflow the case with a double charge. It makes a mess and you swear a lot. 1/2
Lukedyy
Is this what happens when you put your finger over the end when someone tries to shoot you?
dulciusexasperis
I don't know got try it and let me know what happens?
DasMutt
What happens is a quick transition between a burned finger and no finger.
Kromerag
That fucking guy who shot 7 more times after his jammed, Jesus smh
WhatzitTooya
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/08/07/cutaway-bore-obstructions-kabooms/ Apparently done with purpose.
Kromerag
Ah
Sprinkleton
baconmacka
Nobody remembers a coward
Drapetomanius
If memory serves, that was part of the manufacturer's product testing.
Kromerag
Ah i was wondering who would put more rounds in if it was a 6 shooter
Whiachy
Probably just thought he was missing and didn't notice the lack of muzzle flash?
MortuusSum
Which one was that?
ImObviouslyNotInYourShed
12th from last.
RocketMan2
It is #50
ImObviouslyNotInYourShed
The one with the revolver barrel cut into a cross section showing lead with metal jackets
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Webley revolver
ZaphodBbx
"This is my jam."
MAXRR
⬆️ mentally unstable, hoping he doesn't owe a gun..
Texantioch
go FUCK yourself! +1
MAXRR
I meant Texan idiot of course
CatWithHands
Steamymuffin
Wait... Are those all bullets??
Rynzler
Steamymuffin
Oh.... Oh no
will335i
Would love some background on these. Failed reloads, poorly done modifications, or manufacturing defects. Serious injury and death happened
reflectedsoundofundergroundspirits
There was blood on one of those rags.
OldRazzIeDazzIe
Not cleaning the weapon after using it for an extended period of time can create some nasty stuff in the barrel
RWebb00000
a lot appear to be blocked barrels. hard to detect.
steelinmyhead
Sidewinder1018
DeliciousMeats
Cheomesh
I've seen someone shoot a cleaning rod out before - how damn hard was that rammed in there?!
DeliciousMeats
Bore size is probably a factor, small bore and rod gets pushed out. Big bore and bullet can wedge between the rod and the barrel.
DeliciousMeats
Some Saudis shot a 50bmg with a cleaning rod in the barrel, didn't end well. Lots of blood on the sand.
SoThenThisAssholeSaid
An extremely high pressure round doesn't need much help.
nasreal
That's fuckin terrifying, that's a big round with a lot of bang. I hope the shooter wasn't seriously injured.
v3rmilion
Imagine if it were a bullpup rifle
DeliciousMeats
Probably wouldn't be as bad, most bullpups have a metal plate that deflects the blast in case of issues.
DeliciousMeats
They were fine, just minor injuries and a major need for fresh underpants.
nasreal
Confused a bit by so many revolver failures too, those must he overloaded reloads or shitty manufacturing I'd guess.
Frndlylion
Hot loads gone wrong would be my guess.
Imixmywhiskeywithmilk
I'd bet some were shooting .357 out of a .38.
AMediocreSubstituteForDave
id guess someone got a little to magnum with their handloads
Steamymuffin
"need more POWER" them probably
Xizorfalleen
I'd like some too, so I can avoid the circumstances. Don't have them unfortunately.
Imixmywhiskeywithmilk
Barrel obstructions, squibs, hot loads, poor maintenance, and in the rare case, manufacturer defect.
supermanalsohasanuslazers
Lol hot loads
unclewookwook
Is this common?
SpectralFringe
poor mistreatment and carelessness of a firearm can lead to these problems, but its almost never a manufacturing defect.
derwulf
While its very easy to cause many of these, it's just as easy to avoid them so no, it's quite rare.
Xizorfalleen
Luckily not.
TheOneTruePocketMorty
Lotta Taurus an CZ in there.
ExplodingBarrel
And a surprising amount of S&W revolvers but my money is on those being bad reloads exploding.
DasMutt
Yup. Cylinder failures are ammo related, top strap failures probably the same, but could be due to flame cutting
Xizorfalleen
Up there? I see a single CZ and not one Taurus.
AMediocreSubstituteForDave
and it was one of the plastic CZ and not 75 or 85
PleasePoliteThanks
But HK made this list more than once to my surprise.
AGiantTransWoman
First one looks like a Judge, actually. Just judging by the long cylinder.
Dgate
This shows the importance of good ammo.
linustheman
worked in a gun shop most gun ive seen do this are glocks with after market barrels.
bendoverrover
These are most likely hand loading mistakes.
Evilwall
First one looks like a taurus judge loaded with 454 Casull
SubzeroAK
Super hot loads.
Worldf1re
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Spaceghost208
Yeah. Most of those weapons are brands of high quality. I had a Glock 21 blow up on me when I was 19. Always wear eye protection.
AmericanGh0st
...And keeping it clean and lubricated! Giggity
rubbarz
And really good eye protection
danceswithdogs
Most of these do seem to be related to the round. But holy hell, what you would need to put in a Glock to destroy that thing!! +PPP ROUNDS.
TheDudeanator
Miss loaded, most likely double loaded with powder
Legasus
is this a joke? look up "glocknade" loose tolerances and unsupported cases led to many many blown up glocks.
Edro20
Glocks are rated for +P and no more. These are likely dumbasses showing off their lack of common sense.
TrijezniMujo
Not really, they've got shitty chamber support in the OEM barrels.
SoThenThisAssholeSaid
This is a both true and untrue. The chamber is not fully supported, but neither is the chamber on most popular pistols.
TrijezniMujo
Eh, other pistols have more chamber support, so do aftermarket Glock barrels. The OEM Glock barrel is simply unsafe in my eyes Too litl meat
SoThenThisAssholeSaid
And so long as you're not shooting shitty reloads, you will never experience an issue.
TrijezniMujo
You won't experience an issue until you experience an issue due to it. I stick to the safe side and use supported chambers.
danceswithdogs
I would hope a firearms manufacture is not as cavalier about it as you are. It's not a can opener it's a deadly weapon. They have to be sure
Dgate
All any of these need is too many grains with a stuck bullet or a weak shell casing. Basically turn it into a small grenade.
SoThenThisAssholeSaid
Hundreds of thousands of rounds later, and I have never seen a squib load. Just bad reloaders blowing their guns up.
danceswithdogs
When I see people collecting their cheap shells at the range, it makes me cringe.
1metalnation
I only shoot nickel casings because of that. Pricey, but I know which are mine and god knows they can handle stress
Wazzamaniac
But do you have to clean up after yourself or do they do it for you? Never been at a range
danceswithdogs
The polite thing to do is to clean up yourself. True throughout life. Sometimes you can tip a kid and they will clean it up.
dannymac63
That's why I ONLY pick up my 5.7x28. All Hornady (branded as FNH), and extremely consistent in every single way. Reloading 5.7 sucks though.
danceswithdogs
I've used their rounds mostly in my 35 rem. they are always clean and consistent and you can tell the brass is good quality.
mustang2733
Im doing reloading. I'm terrified I won't get the right powder and nobody will help me find the right powder
SkiMedic
Any decent reloading manual should give you some powders to work with...
mustang2733
I was having problems finding .32 auto
Jezi23
Go to a local gun shop see if they can point you in the right direction
mustang2733
The say they can't tell me what powder to use
Jezi23
Check with reddit forums. They have one for reloading. Sorry they aren't good help. Our local shop does reloading too
mustang2733
Yeah, apparently it's so they aren't liable if the powder causes failure
ColtTheKid
Reloads aren't worth the money saved as opposed to just buying ammo IMO
mustang2733
It is when the rounds I'm working with are .32 auto, .32 S&W, and 6.5 jap
SkiMedic
$2/round for match 223. Or <$0.25 for hand loads of better quality. Makes sense to me.